What is foot pain?
Foot pain is an unpleasant or annoying sensation that can be felt in any part of the foot, such as the arch, the heel, the sole, the instep or the toes, which generates discomfort and discomfort to the patient, due to the fact that when walking he/she feels small pricks that cause color.
What are the causes of foot pain?
There can be many causes of foot pain:
- Aging
- Overweight
- Standing for long periods of time
- Injury
- Foot deformity
- Poorly fitting or poorly cushioned shoes
- Excessive walking or other sports activities
- Trauma.
Some pathologies or injuries that can also produce pain in the foot are:
- Bone fractures
- Arthritis and gout
- Calluses and corns
- Bunions
- Fallen arches
- Hammertoes
- Nerve damage due to diabetes
- Morton’s neuroma
- Plantar warts
- Plantar fasciitis
- Stress fracture
- Sprain
- Nerve problems
Can foot pain be prevented?
The following measures are recommended to prevent foot problems:
- Wear comfortable, well-fitting shoes
- Wear sneakers as often as possible (especially when walking).
- Avoid narrow-toed shoes and high heels.
- Change running shoes frequently
- Increase the amount of exercise progressively
- Warm up and cool down when exercising.
- Learn exercises to strengthen your feet and avoid pain.
- Losing weight (if necessary)
How is foot pain treated?
Treatment depends on the cause of the pain:
- Splinting (fracture)
- Shoes that protect the feet
- Removal of plantar warts or calluses
- Orthopedic shoes or insoles
- Physical therapy
- Foot surgery
Which specialist should treat you?
The specialist who is responsible for treating foot pain is the rheumatologist.