8 Reasons Why Your Feet May Be Hurting
Foot pain is startlingly common: Over 75 percent of people say they have experienced substantial foot pain. But it seems like not many people are taking it seriously. In fact, just a third of those surveyed said they would seek care for foot pain. Because September is Pain Awareness Month, today Dr. Stuart Snyder and Dr. Sara Sharma of Maple Springs Foot Center, LLC are sharing information regarding some reasons why your feet may be hurting.
Not all foot pain is serious, but you should never ignore it. Here are the eight most common causes of foot pain.
Plantar Fasciitis: Plantar fasciitis occurs when the ligament becomes inflamed, usually due to stress and tension on the heel. It can be caused by high-impact activities like running or wearing shoes that have high arches.
Morton’s Neuroma: A neuroma is an enlargement of the tissue around the nerves between your toes. If you typically wear tight, narrow, high-heeled shoes that squeeze the foot, it causes the nerve to get thicker and your toes to become painful in the ball of your foot.
Bunions: Shoes can aggravate a bunion, but they don’t cause it. Rather, different foot types work together with stress, genetics or certain other conditions to cause instability that shifts your bones and leads to the bunion.
Hammertoes: When you have a hammertoe, your toe has a bend in the middle. This condition causes one part of the bone to stick out above the others and can lead to a corn or a more painful, smaller callous.
Rheumatoid Arthritis: This is a chronic inflammatory disorder that can affect you all over, right down to your feet. Your toe joints will feel swollen, stiff, and tender and growths can develop on the joint.
Gout: Gout is another form of arthritis. It can be hereditary, or it could be a sign that your kidneys aren’t functioning properly. Your joint will swell, look red, feel hot, and be extra sensitive to touch.
Tendinitis: Tendinitis is caused by a lack of proper support and exercising on hard surfaces. It usually feels like a dull ache and is accompanied by mild swelling, often immediately after performing the activity.
Sprain or Strain: These occur when you overstretch the muscles, tendons, or ligaments and they need time to recover. The best cure is the R.I.C.E. method: Rest, ice, compression, and elevation.
If you’re experiencing any type of foot pain, don’t take any chances. Contact the offices of Dr. Stuart Snyder and Dr. Sara Sharma of Maple Springs Foot Center, LLC to schedule an appointment. Call us today us at (301) 762-3338 or book your appointment online.
