Heel pain can be frustrating and painful. Plantar Fasciitis is a common cause of heel pain. Inflammation of a thick band of tissues that runs across the bottom of your foot and connects your heel bone to your toes (plantar Fascia) 

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You may feel stabbing pain which usually occurs with your first steps in the morning. As the day goes on, the pain decreases gradually, returning after long periods of standing. The pain also is present when standing up after sitting

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​​The causes remain unclear in many cases of Plantar Fasciitis. The plantar fascia is shaped as a bowstring, supporting the arch of your foot & absorbing the shock of each step. When tension and stress is present on the bowstring, small tears can occur.