Gentle stretches are one of the best ways to kickstart recovery from plantar fasciitis. Some helpful stretches include runner's stretch, heel raises, and heel drops. Other things that can help are to ...

One fine spring day, I developed heel pain after increasing my running program. Now, nearly 10 years later, the injury has improved, but has never completely gone away. I still get flare ups of arch ...

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If you have a high heel hangover the day after wearing heels, you're not alone. Here are the best stretches for sore feet, according to a podiatrist. High heels give you a few inches of extra height, ...

Ever get up in the morning and put your feet down on the ground, only to experience a sharp pain in your heels or arches? If so, you may have plantar fasciitis. This common condition can make even ...

Stretching the calf muscles can ease plantar fasciitis pain. Strengthening foot muscles may help alleviate heel pain. Picking up marbles with your toes can strengthen foot muscles. The pain in the ...

I dealt with the pain of plantar fasciitis, which is inflammation of the plantar fascia ligament that runs from the toe to the heel, causing pain and stifness, back in the spring of 2019 when the ...

Haglund’s deformity, sometimes known as “pump bump,” is a common condition where a small bony bump forms at the back of the heel near the Achilles tendon. This can make activities like running, ...

Stretching your feet should be an important part of any pre-workout warmup routine. Here are four foot stretch exercises to help you do it. If you’ve got a good pre-workout stretching routine in place ...

Looking to jumpstart your health journey? Download the new Start TODAY app for fitness challenges, meal plans and daily inspiration! If you experience stabbing pain in your heel when you take your ...