Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the plantar fascia, a band of connective tissue in the foot that provides arch support. Somewhat similar to a shock on a mountain bike, the plantar fascia absorbs much of the shock experienced by the foot. Some ch ronic cases of plantar fasciitis involve bone spurs, although they are generally not the primary source of pain, nor are they the cause of the plantar fasciitis. Usually the condition develops gradually, and patients do not seek help until it becomes quite painful. Very few cases are the direct result of a particular trauma or foot incident.
Some people are naturally prone to developing thi s condition for a variety of reasons.
Some p atients are obese or have experienced sudden weight gain, which puts extra stress on the foot. In most cases, a combination of factors contribute to the problem, and it may be difficult to pinpoint all of them. Let's look at each one of those treatment goals separately to see what they might mean for you. The reason and need for doing so are obvious. Resting your foot and giving the damaged tissue time to heal is a crucial part of treating any case of plantar fasciitis.