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Jul 24 2026

Why Plantar Fasciitis Cases Peak In The Summer

Are you dealing with new or worsening heel pain? Does your discomfort seem to peak in the morning and then fade a bit as your day goes on? If so, there’s a good chance you’re dealing with the early stages of plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is a condition we’ve covered at length on this blog, […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Exercise, Injury prevention, Treatment · Tagged: foot, plantar, plantar fasciitis, plantar fasciitis summer, summer

Feb 12 2026

The Surprising Causes Of Plantar Fasciitis

When you think of a foot injury, you probably imagine an issue that developed as a result of acute trauma. Perhaps you envision a basketball player spraining their ankle stepping on another player’s foot, or a person suffering a foot fracture after tripping down the stairs. However, it’s not always an acute moment of stress […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Education, Injury prevention · Tagged: plantar, plantar fascia tear, plantar fasciitis, plantar fasciitis causes, plantar fasciitis treatment

May 02 2022

Five Activities That Can Make Plantar Fasciitis Worse

Plantar fasciitis involves inflammation to the thick band of tissue on the underside of your foot that connects your heel to your toes, and it’s a common problem for athletes or anyone who spends a lot of time on their feet. Plantar fasciitis can also be a somewhat difficult condition to treat, because if you’re […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Education, Exercise, Foot Injury, Injury prevention, Treatment · Tagged: plantar, plantar fasciitis, plantar fasciitis make worse, plantar fasciitis pain, plantar fasciitis worse

Aug 10 2021

What’s Causing My Arch Pain When Walking?

If your foot arch feels stiff or even painful with your first steps in the morning or after an extended seated period, you’re not alone. Tens of thousands of Americans deal with this type of sensation every day, and their discomfort can range from mildly irritating to downright debilitating. But what could be causing this […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Foot Injury, Injury prevention, Treatment · Tagged: arch pain, plantar, plantar fasciitis, plantar fasciitis pain, plantar fasciitis symptoms

Jun 15 2021

What Does A Torn Plantar Fascia Feel Like?

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Your plantar fascia is comprised of a thick band of tissue at the bottom of your foot that extends from your heel to your toes. Its presence helps to provide stability and support to your foot arch, but like any tissue in your body, it can become prone to wear and tear, and under extreme […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Foot Injury, Heel injury, Injury prevention, Treatment · Tagged: plantar, plantar fasciitis, plantar fasciitis torn, tear plantar fascia, tearing your plantar fascia

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The information contained on this site is intended to provide only general education about foot & ankle surgery and conditions. It should NOT be regarded as diagnostic, treatment or any other type of specific medical advice to anyone. On this site, Dr. Silverman periodically provides assessments and commentary on specific procedures that individuals have undergone. These assessments do not indicate that Dr. Silverman has performed these specific surgeries. Individuals should always consult a licensed and qualified health care provider for evaluation, diagnosis and treatment recommendations regarding their specific medical problems.

Pima Center Clinic

8405 North Pima Center Parkway
Suite 101
Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Arcadia Clinic

3033 North 44th Street
Suite 100
Phoenix, AZ 85018

High Street Clinic

5355 East High Street
Suite 113
Phoenix, AZ 85054

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