Your feet bear the weight of your entire body and when they’re not properly supported or they’re expected to bear more than they’re designed to carry, they react with pain. The delicate network of bones that makeup the feet and allow us to walk and balance can get pushed out of alignment, which can irritate the joints, skin, nerves and connective tissue. 

Weight loss, proper hygiene, and the right shoes are among of the most common recommendations doctors make when their patients come in with painful feet and ankles. They might also look for medical conditions associated with foot pain like diabetes and heart disease, (which can cause nerve damage and circulatory problems in the lower extremities) or broken bones. But while those conditions do cause feet to become painful, the most common causes of foot pain are:

  • flat feet, or that don’t get enough arch support in a shoe
  • , often caused by poorly fitting shoes
  • that curl down into a claw-like shape
  • , inflammation of the joints in the foot
  • , which form on the sole of the foot and become painful when stepped on
  • of the ligaments, tendons and surrounding areas a bundle of thick nerve tissue between the toes
  • , a disease process caused by buildup of uric acid in the toe
  • especially in the ankle
  • , inflammation of the connective tissue in the bottom of the foot
  • , caused by pressure, impact, or trauma
  • like athletes foot

Foot Pain Prevention

How do you avoid becoming a foot-pain victim? Try these methods:

with low to medium heels and good arch support. Make sure they’re appropriate for the activities you engage in. Don’t substitute tennis shoes for running shoes or wear your old Keds to play basketball. Instead, consult a sport shoe expert and invest in the right shoe for your sport. Wear high heel shoes and flip-flops as rarely as possible.

Wash and dry your feet thoroughly every day, wear clean sock,s and contact your doctor if you see any rashes, cuts, sores, or abrasions. Always wear non-skid shoes on wet, slippery surfaces and locker room floors.

to keep all the muscles in your ankles, legs, and back strong and to prevent overuse injuries in your ankles and feet.

Have your feet checked as part of your regular physical examinations. If you have diabetes or heart disease, have your doctor examine your feet every time you see him/her and as soon as you notice any alterations.

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