Health experts warn that plantar fasciitis, a common cause of heel pain affecting about 2 million Americans each year, can be triggered by sudden increases in activity, prolonged standing or weight gain. Dr Lance Silverman, a board‑certified orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon, and Dr Amiethab Aiyer, division chief of foot and ankle surgery at Johns Hopkins, note that about 80 % of cases resolve within a year, but chronic pain may develop if overuse continues. Prevention includes gradual exercise, proper footwear and avoiding rapid mileage jumps.
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