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.
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…