--- title: "Blog | Sweeney : Foot & Ankle Specialist | Plantar Fasciitis" description: Plantar Fasciitis | Stay informed with expert podiatry tips, updates, and advice. 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Explore topics Overall Health & Wellness Toe Issues Foot Pain Ankle Issues Podiatrist Foot Skin Issues Shoes Sweeney Foot & Ankle Specialists Bunion Exercise Nerve Issues Plantar Fasciitis Diabetic Foot Care Kids Foot Issues Arthritis Sports Foot Surgery Heel Issues Swollen Feet Arch Issues Foot Symptoms Seasonal Tendon Issues Broken Bones & Fractures Infections Blisters Cancer Flat Feet Pregnancy achilles tendon Circulation Insurance Stone Bruise Toenails fungus Achilles Tendonitis Bone bruise Gait Ingrown Toenails Senior Foot Care Stem Cell Therapy Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome Veins achilles [![Man suffering from heel pain at home, sitting on side of bed](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-2177452526.jpg?width=900&name=iStock-2177452526.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/when-heel-pain-is-more-than-plantar-fasciitis) [Plantar Fasciitis](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/plantar-fasciitis), [Foot Pain](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/foot-pain), [Foot Symptoms](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/foot-symptoms), [achilles tendon](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/achilles-tendon) --- ### [When Heel Pain Is More Than Plantar Fasciitis](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/when-heel-pain-is-more-than-plantar-fasciitis) Recognizing Achilles Tendonitis, Haglund’s Deformity & Other Heel Pain Causes [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/when-heel-pain-is-more-than-plantar-fasciitis) [![Plantar Fasciitis medical concept](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-2156776581.jpg?width=500&name=iStock-2156776581.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/plantar-fasciitis-a-fresh-look-at-proven-conservative-care) [Plantar Fasciitis](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/plantar-fasciitis), [Podiatrist](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/podiatrist), [Foot Pain](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/foot-pain) --- ### [Plantar Fasciitis: A Fresh Look at Proven, Conservative Care](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/plantar-fasciitis-a-fresh-look-at-proven-conservative-care) Plantar fasciitis is a leading cause of heel pain, impacting people of all ages and activity levels. While new therapies often make headline... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/plantar-fasciitis-a-fresh-look-at-proven-conservative-care) [![Man complaining about Plantar fasciitis](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/canva-MAE8WFHJ7rU.jpg?width=500&name=canva-MAE8WFHJ7rU.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/plantar-fasciitis-a-guide-for-patients) [Plantar Fasciitis](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/plantar-fasciitis), [Heel Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/heel-issues), [Foot Pain](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/foot-pain) --- ### [Plantar Fasciitis: A Guide for Patients](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/plantar-fasciitis-a-guide-for-patients) For many Americans, a stabbing pain in the heel of their foot when they take their first steps each morning is truly a rude awakening. Plant... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/plantar-fasciitis-a-guide-for-patients) [![Running in city park. 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[Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/marathon-foot-how-runners-can-prevent-it-and-how-to-treat-it) [![Female Heel Pain](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/canva-MADCig_2ntw.jpg?width=500&name=canva-MADCig_2ntw.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/understanding-heel-spurs-symptoms-causes-and-treatments) [Plantar Fasciitis](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/plantar-fasciitis), [Heel Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/heel-issues), [Tendon Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/tendon-issues) --- ### [Understanding Heel Spurs: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/understanding-heel-spurs-symptoms-causes-and-treatments) Heel spurs are a common foot condition that can cause heel pain and discomfort. Treatment for heel spurs typically involves stretching exerc... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/understanding-heel-spurs-symptoms-causes-and-treatments) [![Orthotics](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/s2-1.jpg?width=500&name=s2-1.jpg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/do-i-need-orthotics) [Plantar Fasciitis](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/plantar-fasciitis), [Heel Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/heel-issues), [Shoes](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/shoes), [Arch Issues](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/arch-issues), [Podiatrist](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/podiatrist) --- ### [Do I Need Orthotics?](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/do-i-need-orthotics) Orthotic shoe inserts, commonly known as “orthotics” are cushions that fit into your shoe, generally for the purpose of correcting problems ... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/do-i-need-orthotics) [![Sweeney Foot and Ankle My Feet Hurt When I Wake Up. What Are the Causes. Woman Stretching and Waking Up in Bed.](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Lazy%20woman%20in%20bed%20waking%20up%20and%20yawning.jpeg?width=500&name=Lazy%20woman%20in%20bed%20waking%20up%20and%20yawning.jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/my-feet-hurt-when-i-wake-up.-what-are-the-causes) [Plantar Fasciitis](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/plantar-fasciitis) --- ### [My Feet Hurt When I Wake Up. What Are the Causes?](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/my-feet-hurt-when-i-wake-up.-what-are-the-causes) Most people expect their feet to feel sore after standing on them for a prolonged period during the day. However, you do not expect to wake ... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/my-feet-hurt-when-i-wake-up.-what-are-the-causes) [![someone holding their foot like it hurts](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/sore%20feet.png?width=500&name=sore%20feet.png)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/your-feet-hurt-and-you-dont.-why) [Plantar Fasciitis](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/plantar-fasciitis), [Bunion](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/bunion) --- ### [Do Your Feet Hurt and You Don't Know Why?](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/your-feet-hurt-and-you-dont.-why) It’s easy to put a lot of wear and tear on your feet in the course of an ordinary day. You might be on your feet for many hours at work or s... [Continue Reading](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/your-feet-hurt-and-you-dont.-why) [![](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/Person%20massaging%20a%20foot%20isolated%20over%20white.jpeg?width=500&name=Person%20massaging%20a%20foot%20isolated%20over%20white.jpeg)](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/frequently-asked-questions-about-plantar-faciitis) [Plantar Fasciitis](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/topic/plantar-fasciitis) --- ### [Frequently asked questions about Plantar Faciitis?](https://info.sweeneyfootankle.com/blog/frequently-asked-questions-about-plantar-faciitis) Plantar fasciitis is a common but painful condition affecting the feet. Below are answers to some of the most common questions patients ask ... 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