What is arch pain?
- There are two arches in the foot, one that runs in the direction of the toes (the longitudinal arch) and one that runs opposite the toes (the transverse arch). They are made of ligaments that help support the midfoot.
What are some of the typical causes of arch pain?
- Injury to the longitudinal arch is typically the cause of arch pain.
- Flat feet, arches that collapse with walking, of feet that roll in when walking increase the risk of arch pain.
What are some initial treatments?
- Ice, taping, orthotics, anti-inflammatories.
What is a bunion?
- A bunion is a bony bump on the inside edge of the first toe.
What are some of the typical causes of a bunion?
- The exact cause of bunions is unknown. It is thought to be genetic, with the risk of development being increased by wearing narrow fitting shoes.
What are the symptoms of a bunion?
What are some initial treatments?
- Wide toe shoes, toe spacers, padding, orthotics.
What is a foot sprain?
- A foot sprain is a stretching or injury to any of the small ligaments in the foot.
What are some of the typical causes of a foot sprain?
- Twisting, stumbling, tripping, or any impact injury can cause a foot sprain. They can aslo be caused by overuse.
What are the symptoms of a foot sprain?
- Pain, swelling, decreased range of motion in the foot.
What are some initial treatments?
- Rest, ice, anti-inflammatories, taping, orthotics.
What is Morton neuroma?
- Morton neuroma is a condition in which a nerve that runs between the toes in the bottom of the foot is enlarged and compressed by the adjacent bones causing pain and or numbness in the toes.
What are some of the typical causes of Morton neuroma?
- It is unclear what causes the nerve to swell, however foot and ankle injuries, decreased lower leg strength and flexibility, and ill-fitting shoes may all increase the risk.
What are the symptoms of Morton neuroma?
- Foot/toe pain and or numbness.
What are some initial treatments?
- Rest, anti-inflammatories, foot/toe pads, orthotics, stretching.
What is plantar fasciitis?
- The plantar fascia is a thick connective tissue that runs from the heel bone towards the toes and supports the arch.
- Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation due to small tears, irritation, or stretching of this connective tissue.
What are some of the typical causes of plantar fasciitis?
- Heel injuries, tight leg muscles, flat feet, abnormally fitting shoes, and overuse can all cause plantar fasciitis.
What are the symptoms of plantar fasciitis?
- Heel pain while walking or running, typically worse upon the first steps after rising.
What are some initial treatments?
- Rest, ice, anti-inflammatories, stretching, arch supports, taping, orthotics.
What is a toe sprain?
- A toe sprain is a stretching or tearing of the ligaments that support the joints of the toe.
What are some of the typical causes of a toe sprain?
- Stubbing the toe, landing awkwardly, or impact injuries are typical causes of toe sprains.
What are the symptoms of a toe sprain?
- Pain in the toe, swelling.
What are some initial treatments?
- Rest, ice, anti-inflammatories, taping, orthotics.
