If you’ve ever stepped out of bed and felt a stabbing pain in your heel, there’s a good chance you were experiencing plantar fasciitis - one of the most common causes of heel pain in adults. More than two million Americans struggle with it each year. Cortisone shots, orthotics, and rest are often prescribed, but these strategies usually provide only temporary relief - and in some cases, can even prolong the problem.
Recovering from plantar fasciitis starts with understanding why it happens in the first place. Once you know the root cause, the path forward becomes clearer - and today there are modern, natural options that focus on healing rather than simply masking pain. That’s the aim of this article.
So let’s dive in: how do you move past short-term relief and get back to doing the acti