What is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain.It happens when the plantar fascia — a thick band of tissue that runs along the bottom of your foot connecting your heel bone to your toes — becomes irritated or inflamed. Symptoms Sharp heel pain — usually felt with the first few steps after waking up. Pain that decreases after moving but returns after standing for a long time or getting up from sitting. Tenderness in the heel or along the arch of the foot. Pain that worsens after exercise, not during it. Mild…

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Torticollis, also called “wry neck”, is a condition where the head tilts to one side while the chin points in the opposite direction. It can affect babies, children, or even adults, but is most common in newborns. Types of Torticollis Left Torticollis – The left ear tilts toward the left shoulder, and the face turns to the right. Right Torticollis – The right ear tilts toward the right shoulder, and the face turns to the left. This happens when the neck muscles, especially the Sternocleidomastoid (SCM), become tight or shortened on one side. Causes of Torticollis Birth-related muscle injury during…

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