Foot Pain: Causes and Treatment
Foot pain is a common issue. However, it arises due to several causes, and sometimes even health care professionals can't find the main reason. Your history of foot pain and the symptoms associated with it can indicate a few signs, yet they can't lead to an effective diagnosis. The symptoms become more complex if you have an underlying disease or health issue related to foot pain. The conditions can vary from neuropathy peripheral artery disease, diabetes to muscle imbalance and foot mechanical issues. If it's the case, it's time to reach out to a podiatrist or a healthcare provider like JE Care before trying to get your foot ache cured on your own.
What are the common causes of foot pain?
• Ingrown toenails
• Achilles tendonitis
• Plantar fasciitis
• Morton's neuroma
• Osteoarthritis
• Tarsal tunnel syndrome
• Ingrown toenails
• Corns and calluses
• Bunions
• Hammer's toe
• Metatarsalgia
• Biomechanics of the foot
• Arch type
A look at the major types of foot pain and their treatment:
• Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis causes heel pain. Usually, it occurs in inflammation and irritation within the plantar fascia. The plantar fascia is the name of a connective tissue that expands the foot's sole.
Symptoms
Pain occurring due to this condition seems even worse whenever a person gets out of bed or puts their steps on the floor in the morning. However, it gets better once you start moving, yet you can feel the persistence of dull pain.
Causes
As per experts, several factors can aggravate the risk of plantar fasciitis. These are as follows:
• Prolonged standing
• Obesity
• Walking barefoot
• Weak foot muscles
• Flat feet
• Wearing improper running footwear
• High arches
• Poor biomechanics of the foot
Treatment
Fortunately, you can get rid of plantar fasciitis by relying on a few self-care strategies. They are as follows:
• Application of ice
• Stretching exercises
• Reducing walking activities
• Physical therapy
• Postural support
• Administering a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
• Putting on cushion-soled footwear, heel cups, or wearing shoes with a gel pad
• Putting on a supportive footwear
• Avoiding slippers and walking barefoot
• Insoles (see here for more info)
If the ache persists, a healthcare provider can inject a steroid within the foot where it hurts.
You can go for ankle pain therapy if you feel throbbing pain in or around your ankle.
• Metatarsalgia
Metatarsalgia is a type of foot pain felt in the foot's ball. It emerges when the foot's ligaments that link the metatarsal bones can't offer enough support.
Symptoms
People suffering from this syndrome can sense a sharp ache at the ball of the foot at the bottom. Sometimes this pain occurs where your toes link with the foot. This pain is usually compared to the pain felt when one steps on a sharp stone. However, you can feel relaxed once you sit down. You should stop walking barefoot and get your biomechanics checked.
Treatment
You can wear metatarsal pads to get relief from this issue. Consulting a podiatrist or a trained biomechanics expert at JE Care can be of great help regardless of the nature of foot pain.
