Suffering from unbelievable pain on your foot?
Can't walk long distances without stopping from time to time? Can't wear
your favorite shoes but the pain coming from the ball of your foot, the
arch, or the heel kills you?
Foot pain, known as metatarsalgia, usually occurs between the arch and the toe. It usually occurs in the foot's mid-portion.
A callus may cause foot pain. It is a skin build-up that developed
due to pressure over the bone. It is usually found on the foot's bottom,
and causes pain when walking. Shoes may also cause foot pain – too
loose or too tight shoes may give you incredible pain in your foot.
Ill-fitting shoes may also cause pain because they tend to squeeze
the foot, causing the pressure inside the increase. Loose shoes on the
other hand creates friction by providing space for sliding and rubbing.
If the pain is in the underside of the foot, it might be due to a
torn ligament or maybe a joint inflammation. You should consult with an
orthopedic surgeon to further evaluate the damage and assess the status
of the joint.
Some practical tips may help relieve foot pain. One of this is using
a shoe insert which is available in drugstores and department stores.
Many different brands are available and promise to help you with your
foot pain problem. This shoe insert will be an excellent shock absorber
so that you can wear any pair of shoes you want comfortable.
Since calluses causes foot pain, soaking feet to soften the calluses
will help. Using a pumice stone or a file will help relieve you of your
foot pain.
Of course the most practical and simplest way to prevent and relieve
foot pain is to buy a pair that fits perfectly. It should be wide
enough not to cause cramping inside the foot. For maximum comfort, heels
should be flat or high-heeled but not higher than 2 ¼”.
Burning feet is a fairly common condition and involves the whole
foot. It may be so severe that people who have the condition are usually
kept awake at night because of the pain.
It happens more often to people over 50, although some younger
people may also experience the condition. Diabetics often encounter this
condition as a part of the nerve damage that may develop from their
disease.
Another location of foot pain is the heel. Because the calcaneus or
the heel bone is the largest bone that can be found in the foot, it
usually hits the ground first when the individual walk, causing foot
pain.
Another cause is due to strain on the ligament at the foot bottom,
called plantar fascistic. Usually pain is felt early on the morning,
upon waking up. Heel pain may also be caused by rheumatoid arthritis,
gouty arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis.
Athletes also tend to develop heel pain from stress fractures.
Foot pain may also occur over the arch. It is caused by a strain in
the structure in that part of the foot. Toe pain is also a common
condition and might be due to an ingrown toe nail. An ingrown toe nail
results in an infection and pressure in the nail fold area which can be
very painful.
It is important to consult an expert to have the ingrown nail
evaluated. He will prescribe you the antibiotics appropriate for your
condition which you will have to take for several days.
He will also advise you proper care of the foot so that you will not have to suffer from foot pain again.
Foot pain can also occur in the ankle. It is usually due to long
term wear and tear of the ankles, and activities that causes the ankle
to tip over. Foot pain may also be due to nerve damage.
Pain that occurs on the ball of the foot may be because of masses or
growths of tissues which wrap around nerves and causes pain. This is
called Morton's neuroma. It usually occurs in a single foot and women
are at increased risk.
Mild ache with some burning or tingling usually is felt around the
third or fourth toe. Wearing narrow shoes and pointed shoes exacerbate
the symptom, like a rock is inside the shoe.
There are other risks as you sit in front of that computer but it
would be to much to write about in this article, so if you would like to
learn more about other risks such as:
Eye strain
RSI (Repetitive Stress Syndrome)
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Constant Head Aches
Dizziness
Breathing Problems
Difficulty Concentrating
