Pain Management Specialists & Private Medical Practice in San Diego, La Mesa and Chula Vista, California
Our feet literally support us in everything we do. So any feeling of foot pain, which can happen in the heel, toes or arch of the foot, can stop us in our tracks. Due to the fact that there are so many bones, joints, muscles and soft tissue that help the foot to flex, point and bend, there is great opportunity for damage. Determining the cause of pain is essential for finding the best treatment option. The California Pain Consultants team in the Escondido, El Centro, La Mesa, San Diego, and Chula Vista areas are experts in diagnosing and treating all forms of foot pain with a goal to help their patients comfortably get back on their feet.
What is Foot Pain?
Foot pain is any feeling of discomfort in the foot. Unfortunately, it’s a very common pain condition that affects most people at some point in their life. Not only is the foot a complex structure, it also bears weight throughout the day and during almost every activity a person makes. You can’t walk, run, jump, sit or stand without your feet!
Each foot has 26 bones, 33 joints, and hundreds of ligaments, muscles and nerves so there is no shortage of availability for pain for one individual component or several. Pain can be felt on the top, bottom or sides of the foot and could be the result of overuse, an injury, wearing improper shoes, or an underlying health condition. It’s important to identify the cause of pain so that the proper treatment can be utilized.
What Causes Foot Pain?
Foot pain can be divided into two categories: structural or neuropathic. Structural causes include pain from a breakdown in the structure of the foot, so a fracture or break. Neuropathic refers to pain caused from damage done to the nerves in the foot. Again, there are unfortunately so many opportunities for damage because of the detailed makeup of the foot, which can lead to pain on the top of the foot, bottom of the foot, side of the foot, toes and heel.
The most common structural causes of foot pain include:
Nerve pain might feel like a burning, tingling or electric shock sensation. The most common neuropathic causes of foot pain include:
Additional factors that could lead to foot pain include overuse, being overweight, standing for an extended period of time, aging, traumatic injury, and wear and tear. Because the causes of foot pain range, it’s important to seek help from a trained medical professional who can accurately diagnose and treat your specific cause of pain.
Treatments for Foot Pain
Treatments for pain due to structural issues with the foot most often involve rest, pain medications (NSAIDs), a cast or splint, and possibly physical therapy. Severe instances might call for steroid injections or surgery, but your healthcare provider will always opt for conservative treatment methods first.
Neuropathic injuries require more specific treatment options, depending on the specific type of nerve damage. In addition to rest, ice and/or braces, your provider might recommend:
The best way to treat foot pain is to seek the help of a pain management specialist who can expertly diagnose your specific foot pain and recommend the best treatment to relieve pain now and prevent pain in the future. If you are living with foot pain and would like to learn more about available treatment options, please schedule an appointment with the California Pain Consultants team in the Escondido, El Centro, La Mesa, San Diego, and Chula Vista areas today.
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