Experiencing foot pain can be a highly unpleasant and disabling experience. It can hinder your ability to walk, stand, or even wear shoes, which can have a significant impact on your daily life.
If you’re experiencing pain in the bottom of the foot when you take your first steps out of bed in the morning, you know what plantar fasciitis feels like.
Flat feet, or having no arch or a very low arch in your feet, can be caused by various factors such as genetics, injuries to the foot or ankle, medical conditions like arthritis, diabetes, or muscular disorders, as well as pregnancy, aging, and obesity.
The plantar fascia is a tough, fibrous band that starts from the inner part of the heel bone (medial tubercle of the calcaneus) and extends forward to form the arches of the foot.
The feet serve as the foundation for the entire kinetic chain, which means that even the slightest imbalances when standing or walking can have significant consequences further up the body.
