While commonly known as Plantar Fasciitis, an early 2003 study by Dr. Harvey Lemont, DPM confirmed that there is no inflammatory cause or involvement in this condition. Rather, the cause plantar fascia pain is due to a lack of consistent blood flow to the plantar fascia by the tibialis posterior artery.

This artery is limited or shunted as the big toe (Hallux) is compressed and elevated in modern-day footwear and running shoes. Additionally, when the foot is consistently supported in conventional footwear, muscles atrophy and lengthen, placing additional stress and impact on the plantar fascia.

Rather than being ‘too tight’ the plantar fascia is chronically extended, and needs to be relaxed.

Plantar Fasciosis is prolonged when improperly treated with methods that assume inflammation. Treatments like Ice, Stretching, The Strasborg Sock, Night Splits, etc. will further cause the plantar fascia to strain, and don’t address blood flow.