Hello and welcome to another episode of Health Matters.

I am your health coach, Dr. Michael Chilemi.

In this episode, what we're going to do is we're going to take a deep dive into planter

Phocitis.

So we're going to really explore the complex condition of it.

We're going to break it down. We're going to give you some practical

information. So today's episode is all about a condition that it really does impact millions

of people worldwide, plantar fasitis. So whether you're an athlete, a healthcare enthusiast, or someone dealing

with heel pain, this episode will definitely, definitely shut some light on what the definition is,

some of the causes, the diagnosis of the associated conditions of conservative and non-conservative

treatments.

So we're going to touch on also daily life and strategies for prevention.

This is going to be your ultimate guide for understanding plantarocytis.

So let's dive right into it.

What is plantarocytis? Plantarphacitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain.

It's a condition that results from the inflammation of the plantar fascia, which is a thick, fibrous

band of connective tissue that runs along the bottom of your foot. So it's basically the thick

part inside your fat pad on the bottom of your foot. The planter fascia connects the heel bone

to the toes, creating the arch of your foot. It also acts as a shock absorber and provides critical support to the foot while

walking or running. Let's get into the specific definition of plantar fasciitis. So it can be defined

as an inflammation and or microtairs within the placer, plantar flash,

fascia due to repetitive strain, leading to localized heel pain, particularly during the first

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