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No matter what level at which athletes compete – from pee-wee football to high school basketball and marathon running – injuries are almost unavoidable. While concussions have been the focal point of the media, other less life-threatening injuries are just as apparent, if not even more common. In fact, according to 2013 report by Safe Kids Worldwide, strains or sprains, fractures, and contusions and abrasions are the top three most frequently occurring sports-related injuries in athletes ages 6 to 19.

Whether it's a hard workout at the gym or a long day with the kids, sore feet can be experienced from a wide variety of sources. The heel of the foot can often be the most susceptible part to pain, and one of the most common causes of discomfort within the heel is plantar fasciitis. The American Chiropractic Association reports that more than 2 million people in the U.S. are affected by plantar fasciitis every year, and the condition arises when the plantar fascia, the ligament that connects the heel bone to the toes, becomes inflamed and produces pain.