Athletes play inordinate amounts of stress on their feet and improper footwear and foot strength can lead to injuries. But if you’re constantly dealing with stabbing heel pain, it may not be because of your shoes. You may be dealing with plantar fasciitis.For anyone that’s ever dealt with heel pain, you know it’s not pleasant. You’re shocked with a stabbing pain when you walk that tends to disappear as you get moving. While you may chalk it up to poor shoes or lack of cushioning, the real reason you should be feeling pain in your heels is because of a condition called plantar fasciitis.Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain in adults and affects more than two million people nationwide. Your heels undergo a lot of wear and tear with daily activities and can lead to excessive pressure on your feet, which can subsequently damage or tear the ligaments. The result is inflammation of the plantar fascia, which results in heel pain and stiffness.However, recent researc...
