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SPRING 2007

VOLUME 11 NUMBER 1

FOOT PAIN

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The foot consists of approximately

21 bones depending on how many

sesamoid bones you have. It is designed

to distribute the forces of weight-

bearing throughout the foot into the

legs and into the body. Improper foot

mechanics can lead to foot, knee, hip

and low back pain. Common types

of foot pain include Plantar Fasciitis,

Metatarsalgia, Morton’s Neuroma and

Achilles Tendonitis.

The Plantar Fascia is a band of tissue

that attaches to the heel and goes to the

toes. It is responsible for maintaining

the arch of the foot. There are a

number of reasons why the Plantar

Fascia becomes torn or in.amed. The

primary reason is walking in bare feet

or in poorly supported shoes and a .at

foot. This condition is known for sharp

pain in the heel or arch in the morning,

making the first few steps a nightmare.

X-rays may reveal a small heel spur

on the heel bone, the spur is painless,

and it is the traction on the fascia that

causes the pain. Cortisone has been

used to treat this condition, although,

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it is very painful to receive and usually

provides only temporary relief. Home

treatment consists of ice, stretching the

arch and the calf, changing footwear

and possibly a night splint. Other

forms of treatment include ultrasound,

laser, massage, active release therapy

and custom orthotics.

Metatarsalgia is a condition that causes

pain under the base of the toes. The

metatarsals are the long bones that

start the toes. It may feel like you have

something in your shoe or that you are

walking with a pebble in your shoe.

This condition comes from wearing

old or the wrong size of shoes. The

bone may drop causing it to become

in.amed. Treatment consists of ice,

manipulation and mobilization of

the joint and using proper footwear.

Other treatments include ultrasound,

laser, the use of metatarsal pads and

possibly orthotics.

Morton’s Neuroma is a thickening of

the soft tissue, usually between the

3rd and 4th toes. This thickening

may entrap the nerve causing pain,

tingling and numbness in the forefoot

and toes. Some people state that it

feels like an electrical shock in their

foot. This condition can be created

by an untreated metatarsalgia, the use

of improper footwear and walking in

bare feet. Treatment consists of ice and

mobilization and manipulation of the

joints. If this does not work then the

use of ultrasound, laser and a metatarsal

pad may help.

Achilles Tendonitis is very common

among 30-50 year olds. The Achilles

tendon is the extension of the calf

muscles. It attaches by a broad band to

the back of the heel bone. Examination

must rule out any type of tear. This

condition can be caused by hill running

or long distance running in improper

footwear and weak or tight calf muscles.

If the condition is serious it may require

a splint and/or crutches. Treatment

includes stretching and massaging the

calf, ice, rest, the use of proper footwear

and temporary use of a heel lift. Other

forms of treatment include muscle

stimulation, ultrasound, laser, active

release therapy and orthotics.

Most common foot problems are

caused by the use of improper footwear

such as old shoes, slippers and sandals

and walking in bare feet. Untreated,

these conditions can become chronic

and difficult to repair. Foot conditions

can also be responsible for causing

knee, hip and low back pain. If you

suffer from foot, knee, hip or low back

pain or have any questions about your

foot talk to Dr. Jeff or Dr. Chris.