The plantar fascia (aponeurosis), a dense band of connective tissue located on the underside of the foot, serves to reinforce the arch and absorb the weight-bearing forces on the foot. When this area becomes inflamed, typically due to overuse, resulting from repetitive stress and the formation of micro-tears, it leads to a condition known as plantar fasciitis. It commonly manifests as a sharp pain occurring on the medial plantar side of...