- Plantar fascitis pain occurs on the bottom of the foot. The pain can run from the heel all the way to the ball at the front of the foot. Some people describe the pain as a sharp, pulling pain in the arch; others feel it as a dull ache in the heel bone. Usually plantar fascitis just affects one foot, not both. You may have some swelling around the heel or arch area.
- The pain can start out gradually with a mild pain in the heel bone. Over time, some people feel the pain severely on the back inside part of the heel bone.
- When you press on your heel or the inside arch of your foot it may feel similar to a bruise. Walking can be very painful, as you push off the front of your foot with each step.
- Plantar fascitis pain is worse in the morning right after rising from bed. The muscles of your foot and plantar fascia band has become tighter during the night. Your foot will feel sensitive, as you start to walk on it and it stretches out again.
- Sitting for long periods of time will cause pain as you get up and move around again. At night the pain may feel like a dull ache. According to American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, "You're more likely to feel it after (not during) exercise."
