Foot Pain: Common Causes and Treatments

Foot Pain: Common Causes and Treatments

While some cases of foot pain are mild, intermittent, and tolerable, others are severe, persistent, and require immediate treatment from a podiatrist. Understand the common causes of foot pain, and learn more about the treatments offered at Advanced Foot Care Center in Ridgefield, CT, that can help.

Common Causes of Foot Pain
Foot pain is common due to the amount of time the average person spends on their feet in the course of the day and is often related to wearing of uncomfortable shoes. Some patients are more prone to foot conditions because of the shape and structure of their feet. One of the most common types of foot pain is heel pain, affecting over half of patients who complain of this problem according to the American Podiatric Medical Association. Heel pain is often caused by a condition called heel spur syndrome, which is related to plantar fasciitis. Ankle pain (caused by sprains or fractures) frequently happens to patients who play sports, due to the inherently repetitive twisting and jumping actions. Bunions can also become painful as they continue to develop.

Foot Pain Treatments
Though surgery is sometimes the recommendation, the preferred way to treat foot related problems is with a non-invasive solution. Some of the most common treatments your Ridgefield, CT, podiatrist might use to ease your foot and heel pain include:

  • Icing swollen, inflamed areas of the feet
  • Removal of calluses that may be causing pain
  • Massage therapy, stretching exercises, and physical therapy
  • Creation of custom orthotic devices (inserts or supports)
  • Corticosteroid injections

Minimizing Foot Pain
The type of shoes you wear will have a major impact on how your feet feel during the day. Avoid wearing shoes that don’t have a supportive arch or that pinch your toes together. Very high-heeled shoes are particularly stressful on the feet because they stretch the plantar fascia ligament and cause the toes to push forward. If you play sports, consider wrapping the feet and doing stretching exercise before activity. Give your feet a break—soak them, massage them, and consider taking some time off for healing. 

See Your Podiatrist
When you’re feeling constant foot pain, it’s almost impossible to focus on anything else. Get assistance from Dr. Allan Rosenthal, a podiatrist at Advanced Foot Care Center in Ridgefield, CT, by calling (203) 431-0048.

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Advanced Foot Care Center

Ridgefield, CT Podiatrist
Advanced Foot Care Center30 Prospect St Ste 400
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 431-0048
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