Foot pain is never pleasant. Many Americans of all different ages and backgrounds suffer from foot pain for a range of different reasons. Foot pain can sometimes be the result of driving. Driving is an activity that millions of individuals engage in across the country, yet it can result in detrimental consequences to your feet. Individuals who drive trucks for a living are especially prone to foot pain from driving. The reason for this is that repeatedly using the foot to apply pressure to the gas and brake pedals causes stress and strain. When the feet perform this function for many hours every day, the feet can experience strain that might lead to pain. If you are a trucker or spend a lot of time every day driving, then please contact a chiropodist for more information.
Foot pain can have many causes. To receive an accurate diagnosis and treatment for your foot pain, please consult with one of the chiropodists from Complete Family Footcare & Therapy. Our clinicians will assess your condition and provide you with quality foot and ankle treatment.
Causes
There are a variety of different conditions that can cause foot pain, including:
- Plantar fasciitis
- Deformities, such as bunions or hammertoes
- Injuries to the muscles, bones, tendons, or ligaments in the feet
- Arthritis
- Flat feet
- Ingrown toenails
Symptoms
The type and location of your foot pain can help determine what may be causing it and what type of treatment options are best for you.
Common types of foot pain include:
- Heel pain
- Arch pain
- Toe pain
- Ball of foot pain
- Pain that has a stabbing, burning, or tingling quality
- Pain that is constant, intermittent, or that gets better or worse depending on the situation
Diagnosis
A thorough medical history and physical examination of your feet will be required to determine a diagnosis. Imaging studies, such as X-rays or MRIs may be performed to rule out or confirm certain diagnoses.
Treatment
Treatment will depend on the cause of the pain. Common treatments for foot pain include resting, icing, compressing, and elevating the affected foot, wearing orthotics, or taking anti-inflammatory medications.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact our offices located in North York and Mississauga, ON .
