Our feet have a band of tissue called plantar fascia that runs across the bottom of the feet. This band supports the arch of the foot and acts as a shock absorber when you run, walk, jog, jump, or otherwise put stress on your heel and attached tissue.In some cases,repeated stress can tear, inflame or irritate the plantar fascia, causing debilitating pain and difficulty walking. This is called plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis causes stabbing pain that is usually worse with the first step ... [Read More]