Plantar fasciitis is a common injury that creates pain under the arch of a foot. It is considered an overuse injury, meaning it occurs because the injured person has exhausted a specific muscle, tendon, or bone by working it too hard.
Certified trainer Holly Rilinger knows the pain of plantar fasciitis firsthand. To avoid this heel pain, Holly recommends being proactive. Learn more from others who live with plantar fasciitis here.
Coach, trainer, and 10-year veteran of the fitness world, Holly Rilinger is known as one of the most inspiring motivational trainers in the game.
References
American Family Physician. (2011). Diagnosis and treatment of plantar fasciitis.
U.S. National Library of Medicine. (2022). Plantar fasciitis.
Why trust our experts?
Written by:
Lauren Smith, MALauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.
Reviewed by:
Sanjai Sinha, MDSanjai Sinha, MD, is a board-certified physician with over 20 years of experience. He specializes in internal medicine.
Search and compare options
