Plantar Fasciitis Relief: Exercises, Stretches & Treatment

Relieving plantar fasciitis pain often involves tennis ball stretches, foot exercises, and low-impact activity like using a stationary bike. Explore various treatments, from vitamins to acupuncture, to heal your heel and arch pain.

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Foot Exercises for Plantar Fasciitis

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Michelle Zehr

Plantar fasciitis involves pain and inflammation of a thick band of tissue in your foot known as the plantar fascia. The plantar fascia runs across the bottom of your foot and connects your heel bone to your toes. Plantar fasciitis is a frequent cause of heel pain.