Plantar Fasciitis

Stabbing heel pain in the morning.

Inflammation of the foot arch. 95% of cases resolve without surgery. It's often a calf tightness issue.

Symptoms

First step pain
Heel tenderness
Pain after rest
Tight calves

Conservative treatment

Night splints
Shockwave therapy
Custom orthotics
Stretching

When is surgery needed?

Fascia release is almost never recommended.