HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Could plantar faciitis cause knee and leg pain?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Yes: The pain from plantar fasciitis can cause you to walk improperly and therefore create pain in the legs and knees.

Answered 10/3/2018

4.2k views

Thank

Yes : if you are walking differently, then you may strain your knees, hip, back

Dr Beresh agreed

Answered 1/2/2019

2.4k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

I recently developed plantar fasciitis & now have pain in my total knee replacement done 8 yrs ago. Could this be causing the pain?

6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

A member asked:

Diagnosed celiac 1 month. I have systemic tendonitis. Plantar faciitis both feet, trigger finger both hands, knee tendonitis both knees. Why?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

I switched from custom orthotics to powerstep today due to continued arch pain Dr says strained plantar fasia but now my knee & ankle are killing me?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I have osteoarthritis in my RIGHT hip and knee, Now having severe pain in RIGHT heal ,but only around outter edge at back of heal. hurts even with rest. ruled out plantar fasciitis. suggestions on what else to look for would be appreciated?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I gave birth three weeks ago got epidural the next day after epidural my left foot from my knee to my toe numbness and tingling .Ankle plantar flexi.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

Can a knee replacement cause plantar fascitis?
Hello! Occasionally when I put pressure on my left knee, the area below the patella would hurt. should I be worried regarding it? Thanks! I have a few current problems such as severe pes planus, leg length discrepancy, Achilles Tendonitis, plantar fasciit
Can you tell me some home remedies for my aching knee and plantar faciitis?
Which conditions link brisk knee jerks and absent plantar response, amongst others symptoms such as..?
I have insane foot and knee clickin/popping and light pain, plantar fasciitis?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.