There is good news, at least: Plantar fasciitis is treatable. One go-to trick podiatrists prefer? Compression socks. "We use these regularly for our patients with plantar fasciitis," says Melissa ...

Some patients may need splints to keep the feet stretch while sleeping. Pain that does not get better may require cortisone injections. If you’re concerned your child may have plantar fasciitis, call ...

The plantar fascia is a thick, web-like band of ligament that runs along the sole of the foot, from the bottom of the heel to the base of the toes. It keeps the arch of the foot from flattening ...