Friday, October 15, 2010

What is plantar fasciitis?


Plantar fasciitis or heel pain is a common medical ailment in millions of individuals. The pain of plantar fasciitis is worse in the morning and burning in nature. As the individual starts to move around in the day time, the pain decreases but may return after long periods of standing or after getting up from a resting or seating position. Most individuals who develop plantar fasciitis are active in sports, middle aged, slightly overweight or pregnant.

What are symptoms of plantar fasciitis?
The classic symptom of plantar fasciitis is pain which comes on gradually. It is a burning pain and often sharp. The pain is often worse the first thing in the morning. In a few individuals, it may be associated with swelling around the heel.

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