Plantar fasciitis can cause pain, swelling, and stiffness in one or both heels. You can often treat this condition at home with ice, rest, supportive braces, and over-the-counter pain relief. If your ...

Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of pain in the heel of the foot. The plantar fascia is a sturdy band of connective tissue that stretches from heel to toe and forms the arch of your foot.

Your plantar fascia is the band of tissue that runs along the bottom of your foot and supports the structure of your arch. (Photo Credit: JOHN BAVOSI/Science Source) Plantar fasciitis and heel spurs A ...