The pain increases if weight-bearing activities are performed. Severe cases may have numbness on the outside of the foot. A lump can sometimes be felt when a heel spur develops. Shoes with poor arch supports and very stiff soles can contribute to the condition. Excessive force and stretching of the plantar fascia causes heel spurs to form.
Distance runners are prone to chronic cases of plantar fasciitis and heel spurs.
Recovery time may take several months to a year. Severe cases may need surgery for recovery. All Rights Reserved.