Pain Management

There are different types of pain that you can experience when it comes to your feet. Your doctor may suggest one of the following options for your painful condition.

Ankle Pain: Often times after an injury like a sprained ankle, you will experience some recurring or even chronic pain on the outer side of the ankle. Pain can sometimes be alleviated by anti-inflammatory medication, physical therapy, an ankle brace, or a steroid injection.

Plantar Fasciitis: This inflammation in the arch of the foot can be eased by calf muscle stretching, arch supports, orthotics, or steroid injections.

Arthritis: When arthritis develops in the foot or ankle, you can try physical therapy, shoe inserts or orthotics, massage, icing the area, or prescription medications.

Callus Pain: Calluses that develop on the ball of the foot can cause pain. Calluses can be shaved, padded shoes can be worn to alleviate pressure, or you can use a shoe orthotic.

Bunions: These bony bumps on the joints at the base of your toe can be treated by wearing protective pads. Some bunions require surgery to bring the big toe back to the correct position.

Your doctor will be able to figure out the best course of action to treat your pain, or the underlying condition. If you injure your foot or ankle, your doctor will tell you what you can do to help prevent pain from occurring after the injury heals. Foot pain is not something that you should ignore or learn to live with. 

Image by Anastasia R. Feet. (2013). Flickr.