When it comes to our well-being, mental health is just as important as physical health. Unfortunately, insurers haven't always seen it that way. In the past, many health insurance companies provided better coverage for physical illness than they did for mental health disorders.
Plantar fasciitis is the most frequent cause of plantar (bottom of the foot) heel pain. For many years pain in this region has been incorrectly termed the heel spur syndrome. It is better termed the plantar heel pain syndrome since a heel spur is not always found at this location.
Plantar Fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is considered the most common cause of foot pain. The plantar fascia, the ligament that runs along the sole of the foot, becomes inflamed, causing pain. Sportsmen and women, those who have to stand for long hours and those who are overweight are especially prone to plantar fasciitis.