Gentle stretches are one of the best ways to kickstart recovery from plantar fasciitis. Some helpful stretches include runner's stretch, heel raises, and heel drops. Other things that can help are to ...

Calf and foot exercises can reduce strain on the plantar fascia, improve flexibility,. • Strengthening the arch and calf muscles can improve foot mechanics and lessen plantar fasciitis symptoms. • ...

Ever get up in the morning and put your feet down on the ground, only to experience a sharp pain in your heels or arches? If so, you may have plantar fasciitis. This common condition can make even ...

Stretching has evolved beyond the moves you learned in gym class. Seeking a cure for chronic tightness or pain, athletes and office workers alike are trying newly developed forms of specialized ...

“Fascia” gets a lot of hype these days, especially among athletes. But for many people, this critical body tissue is still a bit of a mystery—likely because it’s harder to picture than, say, your ...

If you haven't tried fascia stretch training (FST-7) before, you've been missing out on a potentially seriously beneficial method for muscle growth. FST-7 was developed by bodybuilding coach Hany ...

If you experience stabbing pain in your heel when you take your first steps in the morning, it might be more than just temporary discomfort. If you’re experiencing persistent foot pain, even after ...

JESSUP, Pa. — Talia Walsh, the owner of Quest Studio in Jessup, has clients on her table as young as 8 and as old as 90. Athletes and Parkinson's patients, at bridal parties and golf tournaments, all ...

Plantar fasciitis, a common reason for heel pain, can lame anyone, from marathon runners to Tiger Woods. It’s one of the most common of all soft tissue injuries, but the condition isn’t just ...

Ow. Ow ow ow ow ow. The sharp heel pain of plantar fasciitis is all too familiar to court-stomping superstar dunkers and pavement-pounding regular Joes alike. Now a study by a team of foot experts ...

Fascia expert Ashley Black on why fasciology is the next big thing in body care, lymphatic health, and even trauma recovery.

Everyone knows at this point to give your muscles some TLC after an intense workout. But it’s also critical to take care of their main support network: The fascia. This weblike tissue that coats your ...