Do you ever experience aching feet or frequent foot pain?
Many of our patients suffer from various common foot problems. Foot health is an integral part of our overall well-being and impacts so many aspects of daily life, including walking, standing, running, and balance.
Understanding what's causing your foot pain and addressing these issues can help improve energy levels and happiness as well as prevent injuries or long-term illnesses.
In this blog post, we'll look at common foot symptoms including plantar fasciitis, flat feet, and more – allowing us to work together towards achieving optimal balance in your life.
Common Foot Pain Problems
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is a condition that causes foot pain due to damage and inflammation of the plantar fascia, the thick band of tissue located on the sole of the foot connecting the heel bone to the toes.
Symptoms associated with plantar fasciitis include tenderness, localized foot pain, or sharp stabbing pains that can worsen during or after exercise.
How To Tackle Foot Pain Caused By Plantar Fasciitis
Unfortunately, it can take several weeks or months for this type of foot pain to go away without intervention; however, you can get short-term relief by doing low-impact stretches and maintaining a low level of movement in your foot.
Flat Feet
Flat feet is a condition where one or both of the arches of your foot collapse, making your foot almost entirely flat. This condition is often uncomfortable and can cause pain in the foot, joints, and surrounding area.
Many people who experience flat feet may feel soreness in their feet after a long day on their feet, as well as pain when standing for long periods of time.
Flat feet can also affect your overall posture as it adds extra stress on other parts of your body like your knees to compensate for the lack of arch support.
How To Tackle Foot Pain Caused By Flat Feet At Home
The best at-home treatment options include wearing supportive shoes, reducing your weight, or fitting shoe inserts.
All of these strategies can be implemented at home without expensive medical treatments or reliance on pain medication.
Hammertoe/Mallet Toe
Hammertoe (also known as mallet toe) is a foot condition known as a deformity, where a toe bends and stays in an unnatural position.
It can affect one or more of the toes on your foot and commonly causes foot pain.
The cause of hammertoe can range from shoes that are too tight or short, to foot injuries, arthritis, nerve damage, and muscle damage.
How To Tackle Foot Pain Caused By Hammer Toe At Home
Gel toe separators and foot stretches are good short-term solutions to help reduce the pressure placed on joints from hammertoe.
In addition, It's also important to wear the correct type of shoes when suffering from hammertoe. This promotes healthy foot movement and will give your toes the room they need to be comfortable when walking.
Why Is It Important To Tackle Foot Problems?
Experiencing foot pain can be troublesome and disruptive, preventing you from doing activities you normally enjoy.
But foot problems don't just cause discomfort; they can also give rise to serious balance issues.
Without proper foot support and alignment, you may find that it is difficult to even stand still without wavering or at worst, suffer a fall.
This highlights the importance of resolving foot issues for your safety and well-being as poor foot health can extend to joint pains in other parts of the body, especially if left untreated for long periods of time.
Right now, we're offering a limited number of Free Independence Assessments where you can ask any questions you have to our expert physical therapists and discover the best treatment for you to secure a fully independent future without the risk of a nasty fall or losing your mobility.
Apply for your Free Independence Assessment by completing our simple form or calling our Waukesha clinic on (262) 349-9297
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