If your heels hurt at the end of the day, or even just standing still, it could be more than tired feet.
That nagging pain might be plantar fasciitis, one of the most common causes of heel pain.
“This happens when the plantar fascia – the thick band of tissue that supports your arch – becomes dysfunctional and degenerative,” explains John Dankert, MD, PhD, a foot and ankle surgeon at the Connecticut Orthopaedic Institute.
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If you’re on your feet all day, especially on hard surfaces, this might sound all too familiar.
Here are signs to watch for, and how to get some relief.
