Foot Pain Specialist

What is foot pain?

Your feet bear your body weight daily, making them prone to injury and pain. The foot consists of a complicated network of ligaments, tendons, muscles, and bones. Pain can affect any area of the foot, from the toes to your Achilles tendon and back of your heel, to the underside of your foot.

What causes foot pain?

Many conditions and injuries cause foot pain. Arthritis is one of the most common causes of foot pain, followed by overuse or injury. In addition to arthritis, common causes of foot pain include:

• Achilles tendon injuries
• Broken bones
• Joint inflammation
• Hammertoe
• Plantar fasciitis
• Diabetic neuropathy
• Peripheral neuropathy
• Gout
• Tendinitis
• Tumors
• Tarsal tunnel syndrome

Mild foot pain generally resolves with home treatment after a few weeks and doesn’t require medical attention. Visit the team at Brooklyn Pain Doctors if your pain is severe, not improving over time, or results from an injury. 

You should also seek medical care if you have foot pain as a diabetic, can’t put weight on your foot, or have any signs of infection, like redness or warmth in the area. 

How can I prevent foot pain?

Try the following tips to reduce existing foot pain or prevent foot pain from recurring:

• Wear properly fitting, well-cushioned shoes
• Avoid high heels or shoes with narrow toe areas
• Keep your feet clean and dry
• Maintain a healthy weight

To prevent cuts, scrapes, and other wounds, always wear shoes when you’re outdoors.

How is foot pain treated?

Relieve foot pain at home with ice applied to the affected area, over-the-counter pain relievers, and resting your foot as much as possible. If you require medical treatment to relieve foot pain, your treatment depends on the cause. Common foot pain treatments include:

• Shoe inserts
• Wart removal
• Casts 
• Physical therapy

For severe foot problems, surgery may be necessary. To find out how to relieve your foot pain, call the practice, or schedule an appointment online today.