Foot Pain Relief,
Clear Lake, IA
Foot and ankle pain can be a frustrating condition to deal with. The pain can inhibit your ability to live an active lifestyle. In such instances, you need the help of a team of expert providers like those at Optimum Health Clinics.
Foot pain can be caused by a variety of underlying conditions. To combat this, the staff of Optimum Health Clinics provide comprehensive services to get you back to living the active lifestyle you love.
Schedule an appointment today and get the comprehensive care you need.
What is Foot Pain?
Foot pain can occur anywhere in the foot and ankle, usually as a result of an underlying injury or health condition. Correctly identifying the source and cause of your foot pain is important for getting proper treatment.
At Optimum Health Clinics, we are dedicated to relieving your pain with our comprehensive and effective treatments. We provide non‒invasive care by integrating medical injections, chiropractic care, and regenerative medicine to help you get back to doing what you love without the need for medication or surgery.
If you’re suffering from chronic or severe foot pain, schedule an appointment today. We can help you overcome your pain and get back in action.
Common Causes of Foot Pain
Understanding the potential causes of foot pain can help you prevent it in the future. For those already experiencing foot problems, it can be helpful to understand the causes in order to identify what may have caused your condition. Foot pain is often the result of one of a variety of factors:
Prolonged Standing
Standing for extended periods puts strain on your feet and causes them to overwork.
Injuries
Injuries and other forms of physical trauma can cause chronic pain.
Overuse
Overusing your feet wears them down and makes it more likely for foot pain to occur.
Obesity
Excess body weight puts strain on the joints and feet, leaving you open to developing conditions that cause foot pain.
Wearing Improper Shoes
Wearing shoes that don't fit or fail to provide the support you need leaves your body vulnerable to experiencing a variety of different conditions that can cause foot pain.
Neuropathy
Neuropathy is nerve damage in the feet, typically caused by diabetes. This causes pain, numbness, and muscle weakness to occur.
What symptoms
does foot and ankle pain cause?
Symptoms of foot pain can vary in type and severity. Some of the symptoms that benefit from an evaluation at Optimum Health Clinics include:
Persistent pain
Inability to bear weight on one or both feet.
Tingling, burning, or numbness
Visible foot deformities
Treatments
What are the Treatment Options for Foot Pain?
WHAT TREATMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO PATIENTS WITH FOOT PAIN?
Optimum Health Clinics offers different types of treatment, each serving a different purpose. Some of the treatments you may be recommended include:
Chiropractic care can alleviate foot pain by realigning your spine to help your body relieve pressure on your feet.
Regenerative therapy harnesses your body's natural healing abilities in order to reduce pain and encourage healing.
PRP injections can help encourage tissue healing in the body by using platelet‒rich plasma taken from your own blood.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best treatment for foot pain?
Rest, ice, and wearing properly fitting shoes are all excellent ways to treat foot pain at home. When seeking medical care, the best treatment will depend on the cause of your condition.
Should I keep walking with foot pain?
Walking with severe foot pain can cause the condition to worsen. In some cases of minor foot pain, walking can help prevent other conditions from developing that may worsen the pain. In general, though, walking should be done minimally or not at all until the cause of your foot pain has been diagnosed.
How do I know if my foot pain is serious?
If your foot pain interferes in your daily life, makes it difficult for your foot to bear your weight, or lasts longer than a week, it's a sign of an underlying condition, and you should seek care from a medical professional.
