Plantar fasciitis 1 Overview. Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the fibrous tissue (plantar fascia) along the bottom of your foot that connects your heel bone to your toes. 2 Symptoms. Plantar fasciitis typically causes a stabbing pain in the bottom of your foot near the heel. … 3 Causes. … 4 Risk factors. … 5 Complications. …
Plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the fibrous tissue (plantar fascia) along the bottom of your foot that connects your heel bone to your toes.
Plantar fasciitis is more common in runners. In addition, people who are overweight and those who wear shoes with inadequate support have an increased risk of plantar fasciitis. Symptoms. Plantar fasciitis typically causes a stabbing pain in the bottom of your foot near the heel.