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One in ten people suffer from plantar fasciitis, a common reason for heel pain. Plantar fasciitis causes a stabbing pain in the heel and across the bottom of the foot. Pain occurs when the plantar fascia, a network of thick tissue that connects the heel bone to the toes, becomes inflamed. It is most common in those between the ages of 40-60 and among competitive athletes. How do you know it is plantar fasciitis? The worst pain happens when stepping on the foot after sitting or resting for long periods of time. It is most common with those first steps each morning when you wake up. What causes plantar fasciitis? Constant stress on the plantar fascia causes tearing, irritation and inflammation. The plantar fascia runs along the arch of the foot and absorbs the repeated shock of walking and running. Plantar fasciitis is very common in people who are active....