Plantar fasciitis is a condition thought to be caused by inflammation of the plantar fascia, but some new research suggests there may be other causes (see the last link below for more). The plantar fascia runs from the bottom of your heel to the ball of your foot, and is a wide band of connective tissue. X-rays may show calcified deposits and the presence of heel spurs from the repetitive stress and tension on your heel, though spurs are often asymptomatic (non-painful).

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