The cause of inflammation and pain in the soles of the feet - December 18, 2022 Pain and inflammation in the soles of the feet can have various causes. including: - **Plantar Fascia:** The plantar fascia is a ligament that connects the heel to the toes and is responsible for supporting the sole of the foot. This ligament usually undergoes microscopic tears and inflammation after excessive pressure and stretching. One of the signs of a problem in this ligament, in addition to inflammation of the soles of the feet, is pain after waking up or after finishing exercise and heel pain. Rheumatoid arthritis: Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease in which the joints become inflamed. In autoimmune diseases, the body's defense system fails and damages the body. - **Arthritis of the joints:** In this disease, the cartilages are weakened and inflamed. Inflammation and pain in the soles of the feet is one of the symptoms of arthritis. **Sudden weight gain:** The plantar ligament is flexible. This ligament covers the entire sole of the foot and distributes the pressure on the foot throughout the entire sole. With increasing weight, the pressure on this ligament increases and damages it. Other causes of leg pain include: Ligament sprain - Flat feet - Tendon inflammation - fracture - Entry of a foreign object - Pregnancy overweight - Improper shoes - Heavy exercise Chiropractic in Tehran For a complete clinical examination, visit and consultation in the field of chiropractic treatment (spine and joint pain, lumbar and neck disc herniation, sciatica pain, muscle cramps and sports injuries) in Tehran, contact the clinic of Dr. Iman Etsami, a chiropractic specialist from America.