Foot Pain

Dr. Stephan Silva offers expert foot pain treatment solutions in Boca Raton, FL.

What Are the Common Causes of Foot Pain?

When your foot hurts all the time, you may not be able to relax or sleep well at night. Walking can also become difficult because any movement can trigger your foot discomfort. Even if your pain just comes and goes, you may be stressed out from worrying about it.

Working closely with a podiatrist is a necessity if you wish to avoid the complications caused by foot injuries. Their assistance is vital because they are specialists in the feet and ankles. Of course, before your podiatrist can address your foot pain, they must first diagnose its underlying cause.

There are numerous conditions capable of causing significant foot pain. Musculoskeletal conditions such as arthritis, bursitis, plantar fasciitis, and tendinitis are all possible causes. Athletes are also more susceptible to soft tissue injuries such as sprains and strains.

Your foot discomfort may also be related to your choice of shoes. That is likely to be the case if you have ingrown toenails or bunions. 

A different condition, such as diabetes, can also make you more susceptible to foot pain. Diabetic neuropathy can make you numb and have difficulty detecting injuries to your feet, but it can also cause the nerves to experience increased pain. Peripheral artery disease can also cause pain in the lower limbs.

Receive proper treatment for your foot pain in Boca Raton, FL, by consulting Dr. Stephan Silva.

What Foot Pain Treatment Options Can Your Podiatrist Provide?

After identifying the root cause of your foot pain, your podiatrist can start addressing your injury.

Physical therapy is one solution for foot pain. Podiatrists are more likely to recommend physical therapy if your discomfort is related to a musculoskeletal injury. Stretching can release a tight Achilles tendon, reducing pressure on the heel, and toe exercises can reduce plantar fasciitis.

Are you experiencing foot pain because of ingrown toenails or bunions? If so, your podiatrist will likely tell you what to look for in new shoes. They can also provide orthotics that are specifically designed to accommodate your feet and can trim ingrown toenails or lift them out of the skin.

Your podiatrist may present surgery as an option if you have an especially bad infection. Surgery can also address bunions and ingrown toenails that aren’t responding to other treatments. However, if a progressive condition hasn’t reached that point yet, a podiatrist can also provide corticosteroids to reduce inflammation and provide wound cleaning and antibiotics.

Schedule your foot pain treatment sessions with Dr. Stephan Silva in Boca Raton, FL by calling 561-241-9447.