In ballet, it's referred to as "releve." When you're attempting to walk quietly, it’s called "tiptoeing." And when you're heading out on the town, it's the shape you make when you slip into your ...

Gentle stretches are one of the best ways to kickstart recovery from plantar fasciitis. Some helpful stretches include runner's stretch, heel raises, and heel drops. Other things that can help are to ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: When I wake up in the morning and go to stand up, I have such excruciating pain in my heel that I have to sit back down on the edge of the bed. As the day goes on, it gets somewhat ...

When the bottom of your feet are killing you, moving about is miserable. Maybe the aches started after a day of standing on your feet, going for a long jog, or dancing in your favorite (yet mildly ...

Ever felt that sharp, stabbing heel pain when you take your first few steps in the morning? It might be plantar fasciitis, which affects millions of people in the U.S. each year, and can be a real ...

Heel spurs are formed by deposits of calcium on the bottom of the heel bone. These deposits cause a bony growth that begins at the front of your heel bone and extends toward the arch or toes. It’s ...

Stretching the calf muscles can ease plantar fasciitis pain. Strengthening foot muscles may help alleviate heel pain. Picking up marbles with your toes can strengthen foot muscles. The pain in the ...

A cup of coffee for your muscles. Rise and shine with this Quick Fit full body stretching routine! Cassy Vieth exhibits moves you can do every morning to wake up your muscles and get your blood ...