Plantar Fasciitis in Summer Often Caused by Wearing Flip-Flops: MD Podiatrist

It’s summertime and the living can be hard on your feet! From blisters to fungal infections and problems related to diabetes, there are a number of issues that can plague our feet year-round and a few that go hand-in-hand with the summer months. According to Dan Michaels, DPM summertime brings a surge in cases of plantar fasciitis, one of the most common causes of heel pain. This foot problem is often associated with wearing flip-flops or flat shoes ““ the footwear of choice for many during warm weather months.
 
“There’s no support for the arch so it has to do more work,” said Dr. Michaels, noting that plantar fasciitis usually causes stabbing pain that typically strikes with a person’s first steps in the morning, normally decreases once walking, but can return after extended periods of standing or after sitting.