Foot Pain Treatment From Our Chiropractor

Foot Pain Treatment From Our Chiropractor

Foot pain is a symptom that should not be ignored. Your feet have the task of supporting your entire body weight – when they hurt, it’s a signal of a problem. In many cases, foot pain can lead to other problems as you adjust your gait or posture to cope. Chiropractic treatment is often successful in alleviating the problem. Here’s some useful information about foot pain, courtesy of Diamond State Chiropractic in Newark.

Foot Pain

Your feet contain more than two dozen different bones, plus muscles, tendons, ligaments and the covering over the muscles known as fascia. Any of these structures can be injured or become inflamed. Inflammation might occur because of repetitive motions such as jogging, Shoes that don’t fit or have adequate support can cause stress on the joints or pressure on the feet, resulting in pain. If you have anatomical issues such as flat feet or an excessively high arch, you can develop pain.

Foot Conditions

One of the most common reasons for foot pain is plantar fasciitis, an inflammatory condition of the thick, tough fibrous band that runs from the toes to the heel. Corns and bunions can also cause pain as they rub on your shoes. People who are flat-footed tend to pronate or roll the ankle in when walking and running. This stresses the ankles and feet. Others may roll out excessively, causing stress on the Achilles tendon. Other foot conditions include heel spurs, tendinitis or pain in the ball of the foot.

Compensatory Pain

When something hurts, the natural response is to change your gait or posture to decrease the pain. You might try to put less pressure on the sore foot, for example. This is known as compensation. As a result, you put more pressure and stress on joints other than the feet. You might develop pain in the hip, knee or ankle. You can even develop back pain. Over time, these postural changes can cause misalignments in other joints or irritate muscles, tendons, and ligaments.

Chiropractic Care

The first thing a chiropractor does is assess your posture, gait, and shoes to identify both primary sources of pain and the ways in which you compensate. Spinal and joint adjustments restore proper alignment. Targeted exercises strengthen muscles and keep them limber. Your chiropractor might recommend orthotics (custom-fitted shoe inserts) if you have a condition like flat feet. Massage also helps loosen muscles and prevent spasm.

Call Our Chiropractor Today

If you suffer from musculoskeletal pain, please contact us for treatment recommendations at 302-892-9355 or come by the office at 1101 Twin C Lane, Suite#201, in Newark, Delaware. We offer the full range of chiropractic treatments, with extended hours to meet your scheduling needs.