Foot Pain When Walking
St Albans
Foot Pain When Walking in
St Albans
FOOT PAIN WHEN WALKING
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Our feet are usually the last things on our mind until they start causing us problems – and when they do, you will want to resolve the issue as soon as possible.
Do you…
- …suffer from painful feet while walking?
- …wish that foot pain wasn’t taking over your life?
- …get down because foot pain is affecting your quality of life?
- …want to return to activities you used to enjoy but had to give up?
- …feel anxious about going out because of your painful feet?
- …have minor pain or discomfort in your feet but it is not that severe, however, you would still like to get it sorted as it is a nuisance?
Foot pain is one of the most common problems we see at our Perfect Balance Clinic in St Albans, so we know how much it affects peoples’ lives. It is such a common problem in fact, that around one-quarter of the population will be suffering from painful feet at any point in time. There are many causes and triggers for foot pain, and depending on the location of the pain, you might be able to get an idea of what is causing it. Here are the most prevalent causes and ones we see most often and successfully treat:
The most common types of foot pain and conditions which we see in our clinic and successfully treat are...
Plantar Fasciitis - a common cause of heel and arch pain
Plantar Fasciitis causes pain in the heel area, which will be much worse first thing in the morning when getting out of bed and first starting to walk, and also after sitting for a long period.
The “Plantar Fascia” is an elastic ligamentous band that attaches from the heel bone to the toes. Its job is to support the arch of the foot and to serve as a shock absorber when walking. Plantar Fasciitis develops when the plantar fascia suffers micro-tears due to it being over-stretched.
Heel Spurs - another cause of heel pain
Abnormal bone growths on the bottom of the heel are called “heel spurs”. They are in fact very common but are not always painful so don’t cause any issues. If your heel spurs are painful then you probably have flat feet or high arches. You will feel the pain in your heels while walking and standing. Heel spurs have a number of different causes, including running, wearing poorly fitting shoes and having abnormal posture and gait (manner of walking).
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Nerve Pain
Nerve pain is another very common cause of painful feet that we see at our Perfect Balance clinic in St Albans. This pain is frequently described as burning, aching, tingling, or like receiving an electric shock. It may be worse when walking. Both feet or just one foot can be affected, and you may also be experiencing muscle weakness in the affected area.
Generalised Foot Pain
There are many other possible causes of foot pain, which is why you need to see one of our specialists at our St Albans clinic for a proper diagnosis and treatment plan. Your foot pain could be caused by injury, overuse or inflammation, and these problems can affect any one of the numerous bones, tendons and ligaments of the foot.
Get Treatment and Be Free of Foot Pain
At our St Albans clinic we have many cutting-edge diagnostic and treatment methods available including Gait Analysis, which also includes Pressure Plate Analysis; custom shoe inserts (Orthotics) and Shockwave Therapy.
New Foot Scan Technology
At the Perfect Balance clinic in St Albans, we now offer new innovative foot scan technology, which enables us to accurately and quickly diagnose the myriad causes of foot pain and therefore devise an effective treatment plan, allowing our patients to wave goodbye to foot pain forever.
If you want to be free from painful feet and get your life back, contact us at the Perfect Balance clinic in St Albans for an appointment.