Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships so we may receive compensation for some links to products and services. They say if the shoe fits, wear it.
But what they forgot to mention is if the shoe hurts, definitely don’t wear it! And one of the most common sources of heel pain is plantar fasciitis.
This condition involves inflammation of the band of tissue running alongside the sole of your foot, the plantar fascia. Because this ligament connects your heel bone to the base of your toes, it supports the arch of your foot and absorbs shock as you walk.
Through routine activities over time, the fascia can become irritated after losing some of its resilience. The next thing you know, even getting out of bed in the morning can feel like torture!Plantar fasciitis is so common, in fact, that approximately two million people receive treatment each year.
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