Sore Feet? These Common Causes of Foot Pain Could Be to Blame

Here, podiatrists address what might be ailing those tender tootsies.

Pain on the top of the foot may also indicate a bone spur.

Cortisone injections and anti-inflammatories can help reduce pain in the meantime.

Wearing narrow shoes or shoes with high heels typically exacerbates it.

Bursitis:This an irritation in the bursa saca fluid-filled, cushion-like barrier between tissues and bone.

“Calf stretching and orthotic arch supports are very effective in alleviating this.”

Again, you’ll likely need to be fitted with orthotics to nip this problem in the bud.

Pain in Your Big Toe

Seeing a protrusion at the base of your big toe?

“In more painful circumstances, it’s possible for you to opt to do surgery.”

If there’s no bunion but you still have big toe problems, it could be an ingrown toenail.

This comes up whenever the nail edge grows sideways into the skin of the toe.

Pressure on the nail jabs into the surrounding skin, causing discomfort.

However, if the pain persists, you’ll want to see a podiatrist to rule out infection.

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