Foot Arch pain is a common foot concern that affects everyone from runners and athletes to those who are less active. Dealing with this condition can be very uncomfortable. This condition can also make it difficult in some cases for people to find shoes, walk, or preform basic functions.
What The Foot Arch Does
The arch of your foot plays an important role in the structure and stability of your foot. If you are on your feet throughout the day or during a particular activity, this small area that stretches from the end of the ball of your foot to the tip of the heel helps in doing the following:
- Absorb shock
- Bear weight
- Create balance
- Stabilize movement
- Adapt to changes in terrain
If you are experiencing arch pain, it will be felt in the ball, heel, top of foot, or even in your ankles. Depending on the cause of this pain, the pain may be worse during or after doing activities that involve your feet.
What Could Be Causing Arch Pain?
Arch pain’s most obvious culprit is if the muscles, bones, ligaments, or tendons are injured in any way. This pain could also occur due to structural issues that can be aggravated by:
- Weight gain
- Aging
- Overuse
- Neurological conditions
- Physical stress
- Overworking
Arch pain can also be caused if you have conditions such as:
- Plantar fasciitis
- Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD)
- Overpronation
- Cavus Foot
- Pes planus
How To Treat Foot Pain
Home remedies for relieving arch pain all comes down to minor lifestyle changes. By including these changes into your medical treatment and seeing a chiropractor or physiotherapist, you may begin to feel pain relief:
- Rest and take a break from standing activities when you begin to feel pain
- Speak to a healthcare professional about custom foot orthotics
- Ice your foot if pain is excessive
- Stretch by gently folding your foot in on itself (toes towards heels) and holding for 3-5 minutes.
- Take over the counter anti-inflammatory drugs such as Ibuprofen to reduce inflammation and pain
- Wear supportive footwear
The next time you begin to feel foot arch pain, remember these steps and help relieve yourself of the uncomfortable feelings. If at home remedies aren’t enough or if foot arch pain persists, get help from professionals. If you are in need of foot care or foot arch pain assistance from an expert in Etobicoke and Rexdale, call Revitamax Rehab and Wellness at 416 360 8326 or book an appointment on our website: https://revitamax.juvonno.com/plogin.php