Plantar Fasciitis Health Video

Video Transcript

DR. JOSH HACKEL: Plantar fasciitis is a painful irritation to the plantar fascia located in the foot. Plantar fasciitis is not associated with any particular injury. Its insidious onset can cause pain on the medial tubercle of the calcaneus creating pain on the underside of the heel or the plantar surface of the heel. It's the most common cause of heel pain in adults. This is the inner side of the ankle and foot. This is the calcaneus bone. This bony prominence here is the location of the origin of the pain. This is where the plantar fascia originates and then it expands to the base of the toes. About 50% of patients have a bone spur on their calcaneus. This is not to be mistaken for the cause of their pain. About 20% of people without pain in the heel will have a bone spur. So don't be confused just because you have a bone spur. This is not the cause of plantar fasciitis pain. Recovery time can take six months to a year depending on the type of treatment that the patient receives. This is the most common cause of heel pain in adults. If you do have pain in the heel, consult your physician.