Foot Pain is one of the most problematic types of pain in the body to deal with. Because our feet are made up of a number of bones, joints, and ligaments, it turns out to be one of the most complex parts of our body. So pain in the foot can indeed be very painful and likely to cause severe discomfort on anyone.
To understand better the pain that you're facing right now, it's important that you review what might have caused it in the first place. There are a number of reasons that could lead to foot pain, so check out the possibilities below to know what options you have to significantly reduce pain.
#1. Underlying Diseases
Foot Pain can be related to a number of possible medical conditions such as Arthritis, Diabetes, or Gout. These can either cause your foot to become stiff, reduce your foot's full range of motion, cause some swelling in your toes or other parts of your feet, and, even nerve damage. If you have any history of any of these medical conditions, or even suspect that you do, consult your doctor immediately to discuss what options you have for relieving foot pain. Your doctor can also give you an in depth explanation of what causes the pain, and how you can deal with it.
#2. Foot Injuries
A simple ankle sprain can go a long way, so does a muscle strain. Injuries such as these can be sudden or gradual. It's likely that you've encountered an accident, but you probably thought it was a minor one. In other cases, repeated stress on your feet could also have accumulated over time and is now causing you pain.
To help you narrow down the probable cause of your foot pain, here is a short overview of five the most common foot injuries.
Achilles Tendonitis - This condition is caused by an inflammation of the Achilles tendon. This is likely caused by repeated pressure on the heel, which then leads to overuse and deterioration. If you hear a snap or feel something tearing along your heel, causing high levels of pain, consult your doctor ASAP. You may have broken your Achilles heel.
Stone Bruise - This occurs when an impact injury hits a bony part of your foot. Because stone bruises don't likely produce swelling on the surface of your feet, you may feel paranoid about the cause of the pain. However, it's good to know that stone bruise can heal through home treatment (lots of rest, applying ice packs, and in some cases, taking pain medication). But exercise a lot of patience as stone bruises are stubborn and don't go away easily.
Turf Toe - This develops through repeated pressure put on the big toe. This condition is usually seen in athletes, dancers or sports enthusiasts. When you push the big toe upward due to various activities (e.g.: When you get ready in position for a sprint), repeated occurrence will eventually lead to this injury.
Bursitis - Bursitis not only occurs in the feet, but it can also occur in various parts of the body. This is because this injury is an inflammation of the bursa-fluid cushions in our body that protect our joints and help us in absorbing shock from the outside. To check if you have Bursitis, here are some of the telltale signs: pain along the joints (often more painful in the morning or after walking for an extended period), lack of range of motion, and weak foot muscles.
Ingrown Toenails - This occurs when your nails grow into the flesh surrounding your toe, leading to soreness, swelling, and even infection. Ingrown toenails can be hereditary or caused by other factors such as: trauma, ill-fitting shoes, fungal infections, or incorrect trimming of nails. This usually affects your big toe, so to check if you have ingrown toenails, look for a sore bump near your nail, this usually means that your nails have already grown in your flesh. Luckily, you can treat ingrown toenails at home. However, if you see any infection or have a history of diabetes, consult your doctor ASAP for proper medication or possibly, a minor surgical operation to remove your ingrown nail.
#3. Improper or Zero Foot Care
Your lack of proper foot care might be the leading cause of your own pain. Review anything you might have done that caused any possible stress on your feet. Here are some questions that you can initially work with:
Did I significantly expose my feet to the elements - wind, rain, etc.?
Did I wear any tight shoes lately?
Do I skip wearing socks when wearing low cut shoes for the sake of fashion?
How often and how long did I wear heels this week?
Did I wear any shoes that were painful to my toes?
Did I do any exercise that caused a lot of pressure on my feet?
How do I care for my feet? Do I do anything that relieves foot pressure?
How often do I give my feet the time to rest?
Do I practice the proper way of trimming my nails?
Do I pamper my feet?
If you've answered the questions and suspect that lack of proper foot care may be the cause of your foot pain, then start committing yourself to healthy foot practices. Foot care is not rocket science, it's a simple case of understanding how to properly protect, maintain, groom, and care for your feet. Once you've gained the know-how on what to do, then you're sure to keep your feet healthy.
To understand better the pain that you're facing right now, it's important that you review what might have caused it in the first place. There are a number of reasons that could lead to foot pain, so check out the possibilities below to know what options you have to significantly reduce pain.
#1. Underlying Diseases
Foot Pain can be related to a number of possible medical conditions such as Arthritis, Diabetes, or Gout. These can either cause your foot to become stiff, reduce your foot's full range of motion, cause some swelling in your toes or other parts of your feet, and, even nerve damage. If you have any history of any of these medical conditions, or even suspect that you do, consult your doctor immediately to discuss what options you have for relieving foot pain. Your doctor can also give you an in depth explanation of what causes the pain, and how you can deal with it.
#2. Foot Injuries
A simple ankle sprain can go a long way, so does a muscle strain. Injuries such as these can be sudden or gradual. It's likely that you've encountered an accident, but you probably thought it was a minor one. In other cases, repeated stress on your feet could also have accumulated over time and is now causing you pain.
To help you narrow down the probable cause of your foot pain, here is a short overview of five the most common foot injuries.
Achilles Tendonitis - This condition is caused by an inflammation of the Achilles tendon. This is likely caused by repeated pressure on the heel, which then leads to overuse and deterioration. If you hear a snap or feel something tearing along your heel, causing high levels of pain, consult your doctor ASAP. You may have broken your Achilles heel.
Stone Bruise - This occurs when an impact injury hits a bony part of your foot. Because stone bruises don't likely produce swelling on the surface of your feet, you may feel paranoid about the cause of the pain. However, it's good to know that stone bruise can heal through home treatment (lots of rest, applying ice packs, and in some cases, taking pain medication). But exercise a lot of patience as stone bruises are stubborn and don't go away easily.
Turf Toe - This develops through repeated pressure put on the big toe. This condition is usually seen in athletes, dancers or sports enthusiasts. When you push the big toe upward due to various activities (e.g.: When you get ready in position for a sprint), repeated occurrence will eventually lead to this injury.
Bursitis - Bursitis not only occurs in the feet, but it can also occur in various parts of the body. This is because this injury is an inflammation of the bursa-fluid cushions in our body that protect our joints and help us in absorbing shock from the outside. To check if you have Bursitis, here are some of the telltale signs: pain along the joints (often more painful in the morning or after walking for an extended period), lack of range of motion, and weak foot muscles.
Ingrown Toenails - This occurs when your nails grow into the flesh surrounding your toe, leading to soreness, swelling, and even infection. Ingrown toenails can be hereditary or caused by other factors such as: trauma, ill-fitting shoes, fungal infections, or incorrect trimming of nails. This usually affects your big toe, so to check if you have ingrown toenails, look for a sore bump near your nail, this usually means that your nails have already grown in your flesh. Luckily, you can treat ingrown toenails at home. However, if you see any infection or have a history of diabetes, consult your doctor ASAP for proper medication or possibly, a minor surgical operation to remove your ingrown nail.
#3. Improper or Zero Foot Care
Your lack of proper foot care might be the leading cause of your own pain. Review anything you might have done that caused any possible stress on your feet. Here are some questions that you can initially work with:
Did I significantly expose my feet to the elements - wind, rain, etc.?
Did I wear any tight shoes lately?
Do I skip wearing socks when wearing low cut shoes for the sake of fashion?
How often and how long did I wear heels this week?
Did I wear any shoes that were painful to my toes?
Did I do any exercise that caused a lot of pressure on my feet?
How do I care for my feet? Do I do anything that relieves foot pressure?
How often do I give my feet the time to rest?
Do I practice the proper way of trimming my nails?
Do I pamper my feet?
If you've answered the questions and suspect that lack of proper foot care may be the cause of your foot pain, then start committing yourself to healthy foot practices. Foot care is not rocket science, it's a simple case of understanding how to properly protect, maintain, groom, and care for your feet. Once you've gained the know-how on what to do, then you're sure to keep your feet healthy.
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