Foot pain is common as our feet bear the weight of our bodies when we stand or walk. Pain can present itself in the toes, heels, arches, or soles of the feet and it can be mild to severe and temporary or chronic. Foot pain can be brought on by a medical condition or lifestyle choices. Lifestyle choices that can impact the feet include wearing ill-fitting or high-heeled shoes or there may have been an injury from activities or falls. Medical issues often associated with foot pain are arthritis, diabetes, and obesity. Such pain can come from corns, calluses, bunions, warts, ingrown toenails, hammertoes, athlete’s foot, fallen arches, and plantar fasciitis. Wearing well-fitting, supportive shoes, maintaining a healthy weight, practicing good foot hygiene, resting the feet, applying ice to the affected area, taking over-the-counter pain relievers, and elevating the feet may relieve a lot of foot discomfort. However, if your foot pain continues or worsens or you are unable to place weight on the foot, consult with a chiropodist for a proper diagnosis and treatment regimen.
Foot pain is a common problem treated by chiropodists. If you have foot pain, please consult with one of the chiropodists from Complete Family Footcare & Therapy. Our clinicians can help you maintain the health of your lower limbs and your mobility.
When you are experiencing foot pain, it’s important to note the type of pain and its location, as this can help determine a diagnosis.
Pain in the top of the foot may be caused by:
- Stress fractures
- Sinus tarsi syndrome
- Extensor tendonitis
- Tibialis anterior tendonitis
- Gout
- Athlete’s foot
- Ganglion cysts
Pain in the bottom of the foot may be caused by:
- Plantar fasciitis
- Foot cramps
- Tarsal tunnel syndrome
- Plantar fibromatosis
- Posterior tibial tendonitis
- Stress fractures
- Flat feet
Pain on the side of the foot may be caused by:
- Ankle sprain
- Cuboid syndrome
- Peroneal tendonitis
- Stress fractures
- Bunions
- Corns or calluses
- Posterior tibial tendonitis
Heel pain may be caused by:
- Plantar fasciitis
- Achilles tendonitis
- Bone spurs
- Heel fractures
- Retrocalcaneal bursitis
- Sever’s disease
Pain in the toes may be caused by:
- Gout
- Hammertoe
- Turf toe
- Bunions
- Ingrown toenails
- Blisters
- Arthritis
These and many more conditions can be treated by a chiropodist. If you have any questions please feel free to contact our offices located in North York and Mississauga, ON .
