It isn’t always easy to spot the reason for your foot pain. Discover some of the common causes that could be to blame.
Foot pain can happen for a variety of different reasons. Sometimes it’s difficult to pinpoint when your foot pain even started. Some people
notice it after physical activity while other people may start to notice pain out of the blue. If you are trying to get down to the bottom of your foot pain, then it’s time you turned to our Naperville, IL podiatrist, Dr. Nancy Jagodzinski, for answers.
Foot pain is often due to overuse, an injury or a disorder. Common causes include:
- Plantar fasciitis
- Stress fracture
- Achilles tendinitis
- Bone spur
- Broken ankle or foot
- Bursitis
- Flatfeet
- Ingrown toenail
- Arthritis
- Bunion
- Neuropathy
- Gout
- Tarsal tunnel syndrome
As you can see, there are a lot of issues that could cause foot pain so it’s almost impossible to be able to pinpoint the root cause without seeing our Naperville foot doctor for a proper diagnosis. Not all conditions are treated the same and some situations may be more severe than others. For example, broken ankles and feet, as well as neuropathy are serious conditions that require special care.
If you’ve scheduled an appointment with us there are still things you can do in the meantime to temporarily alleviate your discomfort:
- Try over-the-counter pain relievers like Tylenol, which can reduce swelling and pain
- If you don’t like the idea of taking medication, you can also ice the affected foot for about 15-20 minutes at a time to ease discomfort
- Try splinting, wrapping or bracing the foot to provide better support
- Wear shoe inserts to help stabilize and help cushion the foot to alleviate pressure on certain areas
- Limit physical activities and avoid any high-impact workouts, which can exacerbate your condition
Is foot pain leaving you baffled? Get the answers and the relief you deserve by turning to our foot care specialists at Ankle & Foot Center of Fox Valley in Naperville, IL.
