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 is a condition of the foot that can cause extreme pain and discomfort. The thick connective tissue that supports the arch of the foot becomes inflamed due to falling arches, excessive running or walking, obesity, walking on hard surfaces, or poorly fitting shoes.