Plantar Fasciitis (Heel Pain)
The Plantar Fascia is a ligament in the bottom of the foot and when inflammed can cause severe pain in the heel, especially when the heel first touches the ground in the morning or after a period of rest. For runners often the pain is there at the start of their run, and then seems to disappear only to return again afterwards. The pain is often caused by inflammation brought on by running, so icing (10 minutes on 10 minutes off) and anti inflammatory creams and medications are good treatments. Another reason for Plantar Fasciitis could be the bio mechanic of your gait and you may need to be fitted with orthotics, once again the Podiatrist can help with this.