Feeling pain in the feet and ankles while walking is an enfeebling affliction. Since so many parts of the foot anatomy are used in walking, disorders of the feet can be unmanageable while working, and just about anything that involves standing or walking. A specialty doctor of podiatry diagnoses and renders treatment and cures for abnormalities of the feet. Problems occur in the bones, soft tissue or both. Development of foot disorders can happen from ill-fitted shoes, continuous strain, and changes in the state of some part of its structure. The feet are affected by arthritis for some too.
Plantar fasciitis is pain originating in the heel and arch of the foot. There is connective tissue joining these two components of the feet which becomes inflamed. The connective tissue runs from the base of the toes and extends all the way to heel. The arch of the foot is stretched too much and eventually grows rigid and inflamed. Physical therapy by a Foot Specialist and disciplined exercises that address this specific problem is a curative solution. Orthopedic shoes and devices help to mitigate the problem as well.
The nerves of the feet can grow irritated with some foot disorders. A neuroma is when nerves in the foot swell to an abnormal size. This happens when tissue in the foot creates friction against the nerves. An anomaly in bone structure and ill-fitting shoes can lead to this problem. The soft tissue has been displaced and invades space it should not be occupying. For many, pain in the ball of the foot is felt intensely. Common symptoms associated with nerve pain such as prickly sensations and numbness are experienced with foot neuroma.
Morton neuroma is another form of this disorder that involves thickened soft tissue surrounding nerves linked to the toes. Trauma and high heel shoes can cause morton neuroma. There may be pain with a burning sensation too. Both forms of neuroma are treatable with corticosteroid injections, physical therapy by a Foot Specialist and wearing orthotic shoes, or regular shoes that level the feet. Schedule an appointment with the Foot & Ankle Specialists of NJ. You can also follow them on Twitter for more updates.
