It’s important to get to the root of your foot pain and our podiatrists in Mount Laurel, Philadelphia, Bordentown, and Columbus are here to help.
There are countless reasons why your feet or ankles may be causing you trouble. Of course, since we have to keep moving day in and day out, you may find that your pain is getting in the way of your daily activities. If this is the case, it may be time to sit down with one of our foot doctors at The Foot and Ankle Group in Mount Laurel, Philadelphia, Bordentown, and Columbus, NJ to find out what’s going on.
More about Foot Pain
Foot pain can originate anywhere from the heel and arches to the ball of the foot and the toes. The location of the pain is one of the best ways for our Philadelphia podiatrists to figure out what’s going on. For example, heel pain is often caused by an inflammatory condition known as plantar fasciitis. By pinpointing where the pain is and what the pain feels like, we can often detect some of these causes through a simple physical exam and by asking you specific questions.
The most common causes of foot and ankle pain include,
- Strains and sprains
- Fracture or break
- Achilles tendinitis
- Plantar fasciitis
- Ruptured Achilles tendon
- Bunion
- Bursitis
- Bone spur
- Hammertoe
- Ingrown toenail
- Arthritis
- Morton’s neuroma
- Diabetic neuropathy (can also cause tingling and numbness in the extremities)
These are only some of the causes of foot and ankle pain, and it’s nearly impossible to figure out what’s going on without a proper medical evaluation.
When to See a Podiatrist
While some aches and pains every once in a while may not be cause for concern, it’s certainly important to know when it’s time to see a specialist for more thorough and comprehensive care. Here’s when to see a podiatrist,
- Your pain is severe
- Your pain is getting worse or isn’t responding to rest and at-home care
- There is a painful lump or bump
- You notice one foot is flatter than the other (a warning sign of a tendon rupture)
- Pain that’s accompanied by an open wound or sore
- Foot discoloration
- Pain and swelling in just one foot
- Burning, tingling or numbness (signs of neuropathy)
- Pain that gets worse when elevating the legs
- Pain that gets worse when you move around (signs of a stress fracture)
It’s important that you don’t ignore foot pain or other symptoms when our podiatry specialists can easily give you the care you need to get back on your feet. The Foot & Ankle Group offers locations in Mount Laurel ((856) 234-0195), Philadelphia ((215) 332-5300), Bordentown ((609) 291-0960), and Columbus, NJ ((609) 298-7000), to serve you.
