Stretching Exercises for Plantar Fasciitis

If you are a runner with heel pain, I will let you in on a secret. Most of the time (runner or not) heel pain is caused by chronic irritation of a ligament on the bottom of the foot called the plantar fascia. About 85% of patients with plantar fasciitis can improve with stretching exercises alone. The following video demonstrates the stretches we recommend to our patients once they have been diagnosed with plantar fasciitis.



Dr. Christopher Segler is an author, marathon runner, and award heel pain specialist with a podiatry practice in Chattanooga. He speializes in the most advanced non-surgical treatments for chonic heel pain. Even though he is a foot surgeon, he says that most patients with heel pain will ever need surgery to relieve their heel pain. If you suffer from morning pain in the bottom of the heel, you can request a FREE copy of Dr. Segler's book "No More Heel Pain; A Guide to Understanding Heel Pain Causes and Treatments" at http://www.AnkleCenter.com.

Achilles Tendinitis Keeps Utah Jazz Player Out of the Game.

While the Utah Jazz was in Chicago practicing, they were going to have to try to get along without their starting point guard Deron Williams. Williams developed a painful knot and bruising and the right calf. Because this discomfort started moving down towards his Achilles’ tendon, they decided to be cautious.

Achilles’ tendon problems can lead to significant disability. Any painful bruising associated with swelling or a knot anywhere near the Achilles’ tendon should be evaluated by your doctor immediately. Achilles’ tendon rupture can develop if not treated properly.

Attempting to continue to play or be involved in athletic activity with Achilles tendinitis can lead to a complete rupture of the tendon. Not only can a torn Achilles tendon be painful, but it can also lead to significant future disability.

Obviously a professional athlete, like Williams needs to make sure that he is okay before he returns to activity. The Jazz hopes that he will be back in their game against Milwaukee.


Dr. Christopher Segler is an Ironman Triathlon Finisher and award winning foot doctor specializing in elite athletes. His podiatry sports medicine practice is at the Ankle & Foot Center of Chattanooga. You can register for a FREE membership and will receive the monthly newsletter “Finisher’s Circle,” which provides expert advice on increasing your running efficiency and preventing injuries and foot pain by visiting http://www.AnkleCenter.com .