Plantar fasciitis occurs when the ligament that connects the heel bone to the toe, supporting the arch of the foot, gets irritated and inflamed. It is the most common cause of heel pain, affecting more than 2 million people every year.
In this video, Michigan Medicine's Dr. Christine Jarocki provides an overview of plantar fasciitis and discusses treatment options for plantar fasciitis.
Learn more about podiatry services at Michigan Medicine: https://www.uofmhealth.org/conditions-treatments/podiatry-foot-care