Does leg pain or foot pain make it difficult to get through the day?
Are you noticing yourself trying to stay off your feet as much as possible at work?
Do you experience ankle, foot or heal pain while running or walking?
You are not alone.
75% of Canadians will experience foot pain of varying degrees of severity at some point in their lives.
You may be asking, but why me, and why now! Did you know that as you age, your feet will often change? Changes in the shape of your feet, the support of your ligaments, and complications from previous injuries can all cause strain and can lead to foot pain.
Custom treatment including a proper in-depth assessment, gait analysis, shoe recommendations, and potentially orthotics, is vital to fixing your pain and getting you back on your feet! PhysioPlus Health Group uses the latest technology to properly see what is going on so our team can create a plan of care to finally get to the root cause of your pain!
Common Causes of Foot pain
- Metatarsalgia
This is a painful disorder that affects the joints and bones along with the ball of the foot. This condition is often caused by ill-fitting footwear or restrictive footwear. Orthotics are usually recommended to help reduce pain caused by metatarsalgia.
- Plantar Fasciitis
This condition can be caused by obesity, age, and standing for long periods of time on your feet.
It occurs through pain felt in the heel or arch of the foot and along the sole of the foot. This is due to inflammation and tightness in the tissues along the bottom of the feet
- Heel Spurs
This is a bony protrusion on the heel that is usually made of some sort of calcium build-up. Many of the same risk factors that cause plantar fasciitis can also cause heel spurs. While the actual spurs are not painful they can poke the tissues in the heel and potentially cause severe pain.
- Diabetes
Diabetes can lead to foot problems because of restricted blood flow and nerve damage. When nerves are damaged through diabetes this is referred to as neuropathy, which can be particularly painful to deal with.
When the muscles in the foot no longer function together properly this can cause unequal pressure on the foot.
Unequal pressure can result in sores, infections, and even amputation in extreme cases. Proper footwear can help prevent foot problems related to diabetes.
- Arthritis
Arthritis is a common problem that can affect the joints throughout the foot, especially the big toe. Stiffness and swelling in the joints can eventually lead to permanent damage. This can affect the way you stand or walk.
Other Conditions That Can Be Helped with Orthotics
- Patellofemoral knee pain
- Shin splints
- Achilles tendonitis
- Bunions
- Flat feet or overpronation
- Morton’s Neuroma
- Heel or arch pain
Benefits of Custom Orthotics include:
- Minimize foot & ankle pain
- Correct foot bony alignment
- Decrease stress on the skin of the foot
- Relieve knee, hip and back pain
- Support for the arches of your feet
- Reduce pain related to standing, walking, running or sports
- Decrease pressure on the arch and ball of your foot
- AND MORE!
What to Expect at your Orthotics Assessment
- Medical History
- Physical Examination
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Walking/Running Analysis
- Running Shoe Assessment
- Custom Orthotic Scan
Meet Our Foot Pain Specialist!
Brandon Maggen has over 20 years of clinical practice experience and is known for his compassionate and patient-centered approach to care. He takes the time to listen to his patients’ concerns and develop customized treatment plans that address their unique needs and goals.
If you’re having foot pain, you need to see him!
Ready to Finally Get Active Again Without Foot and Leg Pain, and Get Back To Doing the Activities You Love?
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