Plantar Fasciitis, (Heel Pain Syndrome), and the Morton’s Toe
The single most common heel problem seen in this country is Plantar Fasciitis or Heel Pain Syndrome. Plantar Fasciitis is an inflammation and/or swelling of the plantar fascia, and is a form of arthritis. The plantar fascia is a large, tough, fibrous rubber band band-like structure that holds up the inside part of your foot. When you talk about the arch of the foot, you are talking about the plantar fascia.
A Morton’s Toe can cause Plantar Fasciitis because the foot will be unstable when it needs to be stable. The foot will attempt to make up for this instability by abnormally pronating. These pronating forces put abnormal stresses on many areas of the foot that then cause plantar fasciitis and heel spurs.
For a lot more information about heel problems in general, go to my other web page dedicated to the heel at FootCare4U-Heel Conditions
