A person with plantar fasciitis may experience the following:

• A sharp pain in the bottom of heel especially when taking the first step in the morning

• Pain that starts in the heel and radiates towards the toes.

• The severity of pain may gradually decrease as the day passes.

• If the patient rests during the day, the pain improves, but as soon as he/she bears weight on the foot, pain occurs again.

• Pain which worsens with prolonged walking or standing on barefoot, especially on hard surfaces.

• Some patients may limp, or prefer to walk on tip toes.

• Mild swelling and redness of the heel.

• If the heel is slightly pressed, it is greatly tender.

• The foot is also tender if the patient moves the toes upward away from the floor.