I worked for a podiatrist for a while and my husband suffers from this. Hopefully this information helps.

Plantar fasciitis (PLAN-tur fas-e-I-tis) pain and inflammation of a thick band of tissue, called the plantar fascia, that runs across the bottom of your foot and connects your heel bone to your toes. It is one of the most common causes of heel pain.

Plantar fasciitis commonly causes stabbing pain that usually occurs with your very first steps in the morning. Once your foot limbers up, the pain of plantar fasciitis can, but it may return after long periods of standing or after getting up from a seated position.

Plantar fasciitis is particularly common in runners, people who are overweight, women who are pregnant and those who wear shoes with inadequate support.
Symptoms can develop gradually, affects just one foot, although it can occur in both feet at the same time
It is worst with the first few steps after awakening, although it can also be triggered by long periods of standing or getting up from a seated position. Feels like a stab in the heel of your foot
Causes
Under normal circumstances, your plantar fascia acts like a shock-absorbing bowstring, supporting the arch in your foot. If tension on that bowstring becomes too great, it can create small tears in the fascia. Repetitive stretching and tearing can cause the fascia to become irritated or inflamed.

Risk factors
Factors that may increase your risk of developing plantar fasciitis include: Plantar fasciitis is most common between the ages of 40 and 60. Women are more likely than are men to develop plantar fasciitis. Being flat-footed, having a high arch or even having an abnormal pattern of walking can adversely affect the way weight is distributed when you're standing and put added stress on the plantar fascia. Excess pounds put extra stress on your plantar fascia. Occupations that keep you on your feet. Avoid loose, thin-soled shoes, as well as shoes without enough arch support or flexible padding to absorb shock. If you regularly wear high heels, your Achilles tendon — which is attached to your heel — can contract and shorten, causing strain on the tissue around your heel.

Ignoring plantar fasciitis may result in chronic heel pain that hinders your regular activities. You may also develop foot, knee, hip or back problems because of the way plantar fasciitis changes your walking.

While you may initially consult your family physician, he or she may refer you to a doctor who specializes in foot disorders or sports medicine.

Treatments and drugs
About 90 percent of the people who have plantar fasciitis recover with conservative treatments in just a few months.

Medications
Medications to ease symptoms of plantar fasciitis may include:

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others) and naproxen (Aleve), may ease pain antinflammation, although they won't treat the underlying problem. Steroids either orally or by injection.


Read the full article at http://www.bing.com/health/article/mayo-MADS00508/Plantar-fasciitis?q=plantar+fasciitis&qpvt=plantar+fasciitis

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