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Holistic Healing Plantar Fasciitis
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What Is It?
Plantar fasciitis is a painful inflammation of the plantar fascia, a fibrous band of tissue on the sole of the foot that helps to support the arch. Plantar fasciitis occurs when this band of tissue is overloaded or overstretched. This causes small tears in the fibers of the fascia, especially where the fascia meets the heel bone. Plantar fasciitis is common in obese people and in pregnant women, perhaps because their extra body weight overloads the delicate plantar fascia. It is...
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Plantar Fasciitis
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
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Plantar fasciitis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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