Ever felt that sharp, stabbing heel pain when you take your first few steps in the morning? It might be plantar fasciitis, which affects millions of people in the U.S. each year, and can be a real ...

Dr. Dhrumin Sangoi, an orthopaedic surgeon explains how simple exercises can strengthen arches and ease flat foot discomfort.

Picture this: you wake up full of energy to start your day or get up after a long day at the computer. You take that first step and—ouch! A sharp pain shoots through the bottom of your heel, like a ...

Plantar fasciitis is a painful condition that affects the sole of the foot. People can use stretching exercises and self-massage to relieve pain and inflammation. Plantar fasciitis occurs when the ...

Heel pain is something that can have a negative effect on our well-being and overall quality of life. Intermountain Health exercise specialist Jeffrey Beck says it can hinder your ability to stay ...

You get out of bed in the morning or stand up after a long stretch of focusing at your desk. When your foot hits the floor, a sharp sensation shoots up the bottom of your heel, almost as if you’ve ...

The ligament that connects your foot bones can cause severe heel pain when inflamed. Here’s how to avoid that ...

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a type of inflammatory arthritis that mainly affects your spine. But in about a third of cases, it also causes problems in other body parts, including your feet. AS can ...