Plantar Fasciitis can be a stubborn injury that causes intense heel pain for runners. It can lead to extended time off running and even disrupt normal life activities.
As a runner, you’re at a greater risk of suffering from plantar fasciitis than the average person. And so, I highly recommend all my runners learn more about this injury even if they’re not currently suffering from it.
There are things you can do to prevent it, and in case you’re currently suffering from it, I have Jessica Nicolosi Slaven, Master of Physical Therapy, here today help share more about stages of recovery and what are the best treatment options out there for Plantar Fasciitis.
In this article, you’ll also learn exactly what Plantar Fasciitis is, and what are its symptoms and causes. And importantly for many of you, some of the best running shoes for plantar fasciitis (jump to the end for this info).
What is Plantar Fasciitis?
Plantar Fasciitis is essentially an inflammation of the plantar fascia, which is a fibrous band of tissue along the sole of the foot that connects the heel bone to the toes.
It can cause intense heel pain and is one of the most common causes of heel/foot pain as well. Plantar fasciitis can manifest as stabbing pain that is usually be felt with your first steps in the…
