As the temperatures rise in Maryland, more people are heading outdoors to enjoy running trails, golf courses, parks, and recreational sports. While warmer weather encourages healthy activity, it can also increase the risk of foot and ankle injuries, especially when your body is adjusting to seasonal routines after months of reduced activity.
Read MoreA small amount of pain in the heel is normal after a hard day’s work or from playing sports vigorously. But if the pain in your heel doesn’t subside after a day of resting, you may have an injury.
Read MoreThe plantar fascia is the wide band of connective tissue that spans your foot’s bottom between the toes and your heel to form your arch. When this sensitive tissue becomes damaged and stressed from working and exercising, it can cause extreme pain and discomfort in your arch and heel area, where the tissue attaches to the heel bone. In addition to plantar fasciitis, painful and protruding heel spurs may also result from this stress and pressure.
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