The condition stems from the ligament that runs from your heel to your big toe — called the plantar fascia — tightening and shortening as a result of the muscles and tendons of your legs and ...

plantar fasciitis is when the plantar fascia gets irritated, which is “a connective tissue on the bottom of your foot that runs from the heel to the toe,” says Denise Smith, PT, and certified ...

“Having a larger heel-to-toe drop, like eight to 12 millimeters, could ease pressure on the heel, which helps to reduce tension and inflammation on the plantar fascia,” says Tulpule. Neutral ...