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Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain. The plantar fascia is a broad ligament-like structure that extends from the heel bone to the base of the toes, acting like a thick rubber band on the bottom arch of the foot. With a few extra pounds on board, or with activities such as exercise, the plantar fascia can develop microtrauma at its insertion into the heel bone, or anywhere along its length. This causes pain which can be quite severe at times. Women, large individuals, runners and anyone whose job requires a lot of walking or standing on hard surfaces are more likely to get the condition. It's usually most painful when an individual takes the first steps in the morning after getting out of bed, but the pain can recur after sitting for a while or at the onset of any activity. In severe cases, the individual simply cannot bear any weight on the foot. There are many treatments for plantar fasciitis, including orthotics, splinting, ultra sound, weight-lo...