Common Causes of Foot Pain: Treatment and Prevention
With the amount of pressure that’s put on our feet every day, it is not uncommon to have minor foot pains from time to time.
While minor aches and pains after a long day on our feet is normal, this doesn’t mean you should ignore foot pain. In some cases, foot pain is an indication that something more serious is wrong.
Here are common some causes of foot pain, things you should be on the lookout for.
Abnormal Foot Structure
While an abnormal foot structure isn’t something that you can always help (sometimes you are born with an abnormal foot structure), proper fitting shoes can go a long way in helping prevent pain from abnormal foot structure. Walking in ill-proper fitting shoes can result in pain and soreness.
Blisters and Corns
Blisters and corns generally are caused from friction, generally brought on by ill-fitting shoes. Those with toe issues such as bunions are at a higher risk of getting blisters or corns since shoes will rub against them.
Bunions
Bunions appear as a large bump on the side of your big toe. Bunions are often painful due to their placement they can be uncomfortable. Bunions can be cause from genetics –meaning that the type of foot you have is more prone to bunions, or it can be caused from wearing too tight of shoes for too long.
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of pain in the heel. The pain runs along the base of your foot, along a band of tissue called “Plantar Fascia.” Plantar fasciitis can be caused by a small tear in the plantar fascia, resulting in a stabbing pain. Help to prevent this injury by stretching before running, and by wearing proper fitting footwear.
Ingrown Toenails
Ingrown toenails are a common condition that occurs when the toenail grows into the flesh along the side of the nailbed. Ingrown toenails are painful and cause redness and swelling. Wearing shoes that are too tight, injuring your toenail, or cutting your nails too short or improperly can all cause ingrown toenails.
Tags: Foot Care, Prevention, Toenail