subject: Foot Pain - Completely Different Reasons And Symptoms Parted Into A Common Issue [print this page] Foot pain is a very common dilemma to many people today at some stage in their lives. The pain can affect any part of your foot and can be a great nuisance. The pain can be mild or extremely serious especifically if it is as a result of injury or some chronic conditions. Mild foot pains can be treated at home but in critical foot pain, it is imperative to seek healthcare attention because if left untreated, the pain can lead to permanent damage or even disability. Most foot pain is caused by ill fitting shoes that drive the feet to stay in unnatural shapes. One more cause of this kind of pain is high impact exercise.
The pain can start from toes, forefoot or hind foot. The reason why pain can begin at the toes is mostly because of shoes that do not fit you properly. footwear that do not fit properly are a regular cause of pain. High heeled shoes especifically focus stress on the toes and can cause or aggravate toe difficultys. In some cases people today who encounter this kind of pain could be as a result of health-related conditions that cause disturbance in the way a person walks. Such conditions contain diabetes, leg or foot deformities, spinal issues, cerebral palsy amongst others. High impact exercises such as strenuous aerobics or jogging can cause injury to the foot and other parts of the leg.
Trauma whether acute or repeated on the foot is a great cause of foot pain. The trauma is usually as a result of strain outside of the body either directly impacting the body or forcing the body into a position where a single or many forces result in damage of the body structure. Poor biomechanical bone alignment also brings about pain in the foot. Tying shoes very tightly can also lead to foot pain or even bruising at the top of the foot. Tendon injury known as Achilles tendonitis is also a cause of pain in feet. An ill fitting shoe not only leads to foot pain but also blisters, calluses and bruising in the short term. Long term results could be corns, bunions and joint and nerve irritation.
Fungi and micro organism can also contribute to foot pain. Diseases like Hansen disease and gout are also common factors contributing to foot pain. Nerve disorders can cause a burning sensation or numbness. An additional common cause of foot pain is ingrown toenails. To stop foot pain it is advisable to wear shoes that are well cushioned and have a flexible area at the ball of the foot.
To get a well fitting shoe it is advisable to buy a pair in the afternoon or after a long walk. For severe conditions physicians and podiatrists may recommend orthotics or orthoses. These are insoles which are specifically modelled from plaster cast of the patients foot. They come in three categories: rigid, soft or semi-rigid. It is advisable to consider over the counter insoles before seeking prescription orthotics. Orthopaedic footwear is also good in treating foot pain.
