Get Your Feet in Shape for Spring! After hibernating all winter, nothing beats getting outside and getting active at the first sign of spring weather. The sudden jump in activity after months of laying low with little to no activity increases the risk for developing foot pain. Most commonly, we see stress fractures in the foot and the development of heel pain known as plantar fasciitis. Stress fractures are often brought on by a sudden increase in activity or poor choices in footwear and can present as deep aching foot pain with warmth and swelling. Plantar fasciitis results from inflammation of the band extending from the heel to the toes known as the plantar fascia and causes aching stabbing pain in the heel on first rising which worsens with standing and walking. Luckily, both conditions generally heal easily, but must be caught and treated early. Summertime brings on warmer temps and the switch from heavier footwear to sandals and flip flops. While flip flops are a nice way t...