Plantar Fasciitis

The symptoms of plantar fasciitis are typically centered around pain and discomfort in the heel and bottom of the foot. Here are the most common symptoms:

1. Heel Pain

• Sharp or stabbing pain in the bottom of the heel.

• Pain may also be burning or aching and can radiate along the arch of the foot.

2. Worst in the Morning or After Rest

• Pain is usually worst with the first steps in the morning or after sitting for a long time.

• It may improve with movement but can return after prolonged standing or walking.

3. Pain After Exercise, Not During

• Unlike some injuries, plantar fasciitis pain typically worsens after activity, not during it.

4. Tenderness at the Heel

• The bottom of the heel may feel tender to the touch, especially at the front edge of the heel bone.

5. Stiffness

• Stiffness in the foot, particularly in the heel and arch, is common—especially first thing in the morning.

6. Difficulty Walking or Standing for Long Periods

• Prolonged standing or walking can aggravate symptoms and may cause limping

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