More about Arch Pain...
Some Common Causes
- "Flat Feet" can be with you from birth, or may develop from a very early age. Think of the standard lamp base again - your feet can roll inwards and instead of the supporting forces being felt around the outside of the base this rolling inwards causes the pressure to be felt towards the middle of the base along the inside of each of your feet. This will cause pain along your arch.
- Weakened muscles due to ageing or heavy strain placed on your feet.
- Unstable feet.
- Standing or walking for long periods in high heels.
- Wearing shoes that do not provide proper arch support.
The Main Symptoms are:
- Swelling and painful tenderness of the band of ligaments that run from your heel to the ball of your foot (Plantar Faciitiis)
- You will find it very difficult to walk properly without feeling discomfort.
- Your feet may turn outwards at the ankle.
- As well as arch pain you may have pain in your ankles, knees and even your lower back area.
Cathy Bowen
MSc DPodM ILTM, Podiatrist
Arch Pain
Think of an old fashioned standard lamp, you know the one with a circular base that stands on the floor.
Well, your feet placed together are the same as that standard lamp's
base - they support the rest of the structure above it, taking most of
the pressure around the outside of the base. If that base is not steady, then you could have problems supporting your body.
Arch pain is caused when this important
structure does not behave as it should and you will feel pain along the
bottom and inside of your feet.
Suggested Treatments for Arch Pain
Avoid wearing high heel shoes as much as you can.
Try and buy as good quality shoe as you can - you need support along the inside of your foot.
Corrective Devices (Orthotics) - these will help realign your feet and allow the pressure you feel as you stand to be directed towards the outside of your feet where it should be felt.
Other customers have found these useful for Arch Pain...
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Treating your condition
The Traffic Light symbol at the top of each condition page indicates the way you should approach it:
Red: Seek professional help immediately, either from a suitably qualified Podiatrist or Physiotherapist.
Amber: You can treat this condition yourself BUT you should seek professional help if you want reassurance that what you are doing is the best approach for you.
Green: You can treat this condition yourself if you feel comfortable doing so. However, for further reassurance it might be as well to talk the condition through with a suitably qualified Podiatrist.
Remember this advice is for guidance only and if you are in any doubt at all, please consult your nearest HPC Registered Podiatrist.