Plantar Fasciitis

Inflammation of the plantar fascia is the most common type of heel pain. Plantar fascia is the band of connective tissue that runs along the sole from the heel to the ball of the foot. One of its main roles is to keep the bones and joints in position. Bruising or overstretching this ligament can cause inflammation and heel pain. The pain may be worse first thing in the morning or after rest. In many cases, plantar fasciitis is associated with a heel spur. The plantar fascia tears at the heel and, over time, these injuries calcify and form a bony growth.