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Sore Feet – Foot Pain – The Simple Facts And The Cures
What is Sore Feet – Foot Pain: Sore feet is a very common problem that effects millions accross the planet Earth, making simple things such as standing, walking, running, or working, nearly a nightmare, because of the pain and discomfort involved.
What causes Sore Feet – Foot Pain: The most frequent cause of heel or arch pain is plantar fasciitis. This is inflammation of the plantar fascia, the tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot. A symptom is sharp pain in the arch when getting up in the morning or after prolonged inactivity. Wearing shoes with small arch or heel support, too much physical activity, going barefoot and being overweight all can contribute to the condition. People with flat feet or with very high arches that flatten when they stand up are at higher risk for foot pain problems.
Sore Feet – Foot Pain – Symptoms: Foot pain can start after you have stood for a long time, or while walking or working. My feet got so terrible that they ached day and night. At work I got to the point where I could hardly walk, and when I rested they continued aching for a long time. The pain got so severe it threatened my job, my family activities and nearly everything that I loved doing. The first symptoms are often what feels like a burning or hot foot, this often occurs before developing into a foot pain problem.
Sore Feet – Foot Pain – Treatment: The first step in treating foot pain is usualy to take a trip to the local store and buy some inserts, like Doctor Shoals. If you foot pain continues, visit a podiatrist. The podiatrist may give you a shot of ‘cortizone’ in the foot to stop the pain, or he/she may recommend that you have custom ‘orthotic inserts’ made. There are numerous creams and rub’s you can also try, but I never had any real relief with them, it seemed they warmed or heated the skin or made my feet smell excellent, but the creams etc never penetrated the skin or made it’s way to the inflamed areas. Also, you may be placed on medication to relieve the pain if it’s severe.
Sore Feet – Foot Pain – Prevention: Treat your feet excellent and they will probably be excellent to you. Buy and wear shoes that are not only comfortable but ones that have arch support and cushioning. If the shoes are hard to walk on or provide small cushioning, buy some inserts like Doctor Shoals. The largest factor I found in my battle with foot pain is weight. If you are overweight you are asking for foot pain.
Sore Feet – Foot Pain: My Personal Tale and solutions – I have worked at the same job site since 1978, and my job requires constant walking and standing all day, and the floors are hard where I work, just tile over concrete. My feet started aching over time, at first I hardly noticed it. I would end my day at work, and notice my feet were kinda sore. Over the next year or so, by the end of the day my feet were aching terrible by the end of the work day. I started looking around for different types of shoes and sneakers, and started buying inserts. The new shoes and inserts worked fine for a few months or so, then the pain started coming back, and got much worse.
I made an appointment to see a local podiatrist. The first thing my podiatrist did was take some xrays of my feet, what came back was not pretty. She showed me where my feet had large areas that showed up very white on the film. She said all of this was areas that were inflammed and painful, and she was right, by this time I could barely walk.
The next thing my podiatrist did was measure my feet and made plaster casts. From these castings she ordered special inserts for my shoes ‘orthotic inserts’. These were not cheap, this was nearly 10 years ago, and they costed around $300 for the pair. A couple weeks later my orthopedic inserts arrived, they were hard and were made out of fiberglass. They didn’t bend or flex any, but were molded to fit the shape of my feet. After a few days of walking in them my feet felt wonderful, all of my foot pain went away. I was living again with no foot pain for a couple years, when suddenly my pain started returning with a vengance.
I was wearing my orthotic inserts, wearing excellent shoes, wearing doctor shoals under my custom inserts and my feet were aching more and more. In time I could hardly walk, my job performance and lifestyle started going downhill quick. When I got home from work, all I wanted to do was sit, and even them my feet ached terribly for hours. By this time my weight had ballooned to over 300 pounds. I went on a diet and in a years time, I had lost slightly over 100 pounds. My foot pain completely left, and to this day, nearly 3 years later, I still have none. So I know from personal experience, watch your weight, that is probably the largest factor in causing foot pain problems.
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By Robert W. Benjamin
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Need Relief From Flat Foot Pain?
Flat feet, also known as fallen arches, is a condition that occurs when the arch in the foot collapses. The collapse of the arch causes the entire sole of the foot to come into complete contact, or nearly in complete contact, with the floor. As a result, people with flat feet are unable to tread normally and are forced to alter their steps.
What causes flat feet?
- Genetics – In most cases, (approximately 20-30% of the population) flat feet is genetic and both feet are affected. Those born with naturally flat feet usually have a malformed joint, or two or more bones may have merged together that caused the feet to become stiff and flat.
- Injury that causes stiffness and distorts the foot joints such as a ruptured tendon
- Arthritis
- Illness – Diseases that affect the nervous system or muscles (I.E. spian bifida, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy) can cause flat feet because muscles become week and stiff, and can no longer function effectively together.
- Natural aging process
- Pregnancy – Sometimes pregnant women develop flat feet from the temporary changes caused by an increase in elastin in their body.
Usually, flat feet is a permanent condition.
What symptoms can occur from having flat feet? People with flat feet are at a higher risk of developing foot problems because they suffer from over-pronation. Over-pronation is when the feet roll excessively inward due to the stress overload placed on the ligaments and tendons of the ankle. This weakens the ankle and inside part of the foot causing it to turn inward. Over-pronation can lead to painful symptoms including –
Bunions – A deformity of the huge toe that occurs when the joint becomes misaligned and protrude outward.
Calluses – When the huge toe loses flexibility, calluses usually occur under the sole of the foot near the second toe where stress is being placed.
Hammer toes – When the angle of the huge toe increases inward, it starts to slide under the second toe. As a result, the metatarsal bone rises up and causes a hammer toe to form.
Plantar fasciitis and heel spurs – The Achilles tendon becomes shorter and pulls up on the heel of a person with flat feet, causing the arch to flatten and the foot to become longer. Thus, the plantar fascia (tight band of muscle under the foot arch) becomes abnormally stretched, which can lead to pain in the heel bone (plantar fasciitis) and heel spurs.
Low back pain – This usually occurs due to strain on the sciatic nerve. This nerve links the lower back to the foot via the leg. The strain is typically caused by repeated shock from running and over-pronation.
Finding relief from symptoms – There are different methods for treating flat feet, such as -
- Stretching exercises – Engage in exercises (2 – 3 times daily) that focus on the arch of your foot and Achilles’ tendons (IE. rolling your foot back and forth over a rolling pin or foot gymnastics). This will help increase flexibility and reduce the stress and pain felt by these areas.
- Lose weight – If you are overweight, losing weight helps to provide relief for your feet.
- Wear supportive shoes – Keep an eye on the stability of your footwear. Don’t wear shoes that are worn, tight, or tilt inwards. These shoes only increase your risk of injury and pain. Also, use orthotic insoles for your shoes to provide your foot with better support.
- See a professional – If you suffer from chronic discomfort or pain, seek the attention of a foot specialist such as a podiatrist or orthopedist. They can help provide you with proper shoes and orthotics that are custom made for your foot. They can also recommend exercises and even surgery if it is in the patient’s best interest.
