17/11/2017
What are my options to help relieve foot pain?
Walking, strolling, meandering, strutting, sauntering, plodding, dawdling, marching, striding, wandering, rambling. We have a number of different words to describe how we move around. And it’s something that we often take for granted, at least until foot pain sends us running to the nearest Calgary foot clinic. Keep reading to learn more about the most common causes of foot pain from ingrown toe nails to corns & calluses and find out the best treatment for each.
Locate The Pain
The first step in treating any sort of foot pain is to identify which part of your foot the pain is located in:- Your toes
- The ball of your foot
- The arch
- The heel
Finding the Cause
Once you have identified which area of your foot the pain is concentrated in, you’ll be able to determine the root cause of the pain. Depending on which part of your foot hurts, there are a couple of common issues that could be causing you trouble.
- Blisters
- Bunions
- Corns and calluses
- Gout
- Hammertoes
- Ingrown toe nails
- Nail fungus
conditions including:
- Metatarsalgia
- Mortons neuroma
- Sesaniudutus
- Fallen arches/flat feet
- Plantar fasciitis
- Heel fracture
- Heel spurs
- Plantar fasciitis
- Stone bruise
Find the Solution
The type of treatment you require for your foot pain depends largely on the location and source of the pain and the specific condition that’s affecting you. Investing in a good quality pair of comfortable shoes will almost always provide some relief but the best treatment for any type of foot pain begins with a trip to our Calgary foot clinic.Whether you need nail fungus treatment, relief from painful ingrown toe nails or help with another common foot problem, Dalhousie Station Foot Clinic can help you get back on your feet. Contact our Calgary foot clinic today to learn more about all of the services we offer or to schedule a consultation with one of our friendly and professional foot care specialists.