By Kristi Van Winkle, BSN. RN Plantar fasciitis is irritation and inflammation caused by micro-tears in the band of tissue between the heel and the toes, which can cause pain in the heel area. Podiatrists may recommend ice packs to ease the pain and help the healing process, but is cryotherapy a viable option for […]
Kristi Van Winkle, BSN. RN
Kristi Van Winkle is a Registered Nurse and a freelance health and medical writer. She draws upon her experiences at the bedside during her 15-year nursing career to create easy-to-understand and actionable medical content for a variety of media.