http://www.articlesnatch.com/rss2/footpain footpain Articles from ArticleSnatch.com Rss Follow Up Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:42:46 -0500 Many people with arthritis foot pain benefit from orthotic inserts. Orthotics is the science of constructing or custom designing foot appliances such as arch supports, shoe inserts, shoes, etc., to aid in preventing and correcting deformities that may inhibit normal, comfortable movement in a person. Orthotics also assists in supporting and properly aligning the foot to help improve the overall function of the body's moveable part. Although you may think a good athletic shoe (I.E. walking, running) provides you with enough support, this is untrue for someone who suffers or is prone to foot pain. The reason is because while an exceptional shoe can provide your feet with cushioning and motion control, it doesn't provide adequate arch or heel support, or shock absorption. Therefore, after you purchase a well-made pair of shoes, you need to take out the insole that came with the shoe, and replace it with an orthotic insole. What types of foot pain benefit from orthotics?foot pain]]> footpain]]> sore feet]]> arthritis foot pain]]> orthotics]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Should-You-Consider-Orthotics-For-Your-Foot-Pain-/144778 Mon, 26 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Should-You-Consider-Orthotics-For-Your-Foot-Pain-/144778 Diabetics are not the only ones to suffer foot pain, people with arthritis are also prone to foot pain. Due to the fact that the foot has 33 joints, it is especially prone to arthritis. Arthritis is characterized by the inflammation and swelling of the cartilage and lining of the joints, and often includes an increase of joint fluid. Walking and moving is often extremely difficult for those with arthritis foot pain. What causes arthritis foot pain? There are different causes, but those that put a person at greater risk include: - Injury and strain not properly taken care of - Bacteria and viral infections - Certain disorders such as ileitis and colitis - Certain prescription drugs and illegal drug use - Genetics In addition to the above causes, there are two forms of arthritis that can lead to foot pain: 1. Rheumatoid arthritis This is a systemic disease that causes non-specific inflammation of joints belonging to the hands and feet. Over time, rheumatoid arthritis may result in the destruction of the joints and cause serious, chronic foot problems including hammertoes, bunions, etc. 2. Osteoarthritis This is a degenerative form of arthritis, and it often affects more than one joint.foot pain]]> footpain]]> sore feet]]> arthritis foot pain]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/10-Ways-To-Manage-Arthritis-Foot-Pain/137891 Fri, 09 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/10-Ways-To-Manage-Arthritis-Foot-Pain/137891 Flat feet, also known as fallen arches, is a condition that occurs when the arch in the foot collapses. The collapse of the arch causes the entire sole of the foot to come into complete contact, or almost in complete contact, with the floor. As a result, people with flat feet are unable to tread normally and are forced to alter their steps. What causes flat feet? - Genetics - In most cases, (approximately 20-30% of the population) flat feet is genetic and both feet are affected. Those born with naturally flat feet usually have a malformed joint, or two or more bones may have merged together that caused the feet to become stiff and flat. - Injury that causes stiffness and distorts the foot joints such as a ruptured tendon - Arthritis - Illness Diseases that affect the nervous system or muscles (I.E. spian bifida, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy) can cause flat feet because muscles become week and stiff, and can no longer function effectively together. - Natural aging process - Pregnancy Sometimes pregnant women develop flat feet from the temporary changes caused by an increase in elastin in their body. Usually, flat feet is a permanent condition.footpain]]> sore feet]]> bunions]]> foot pain]]> foot arch]]> flat feet]]> fallen arches]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Need-Relief-From-Flat-Foot-Pain-/137351 Thu, 08 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Need-Relief-From-Flat-Foot-Pain-/137351 If bunions aren't getting you down, maybe the arch of your foot is causing you pain. Arch pain or arch strain occurs when the tissues in the middle of the foot become inflamed and results in a burning sensation. The arch of the foot is shaped by a firm band of tissue that joins the toes to the heel bone. This band of tissue plays a vital role in the proper mechanics of the foot and assists in the transfer of weight from the heel to the toes. Thus, when this tissue becomes inflamed, even the slightest movement can cause pain. There are many different factors that can lead to arch pain. Often arch pain can result from a direct cause such as a foot injury or a structural imbalance of the foot, such as flat feet or a low or high arch. However, the most frequent cause of arch pain is a common condition known as plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is a condition that results from excessive stretching of the plantar fascia. This is a wide band of fibrous tissue that runs along the bottom surface of the foot.footpain]]> sore feet]]> bunions]]> foot pain]]> foot arch]]> flat feet]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Suffering-With-Arch-Foot-Pain-/137329 Thu, 08 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Suffering-With-Arch-Foot-Pain-/137329 Although flat feet affect a significant part of the population, so does diabetes. Like those with flat feet, people with diabetes can develop foot pain. However, the foot condition that affects diabetics is called diabetic distal symmetric sensory polyneuropathy, better known as diabetic neuropathy. Diabetic neuropathy is a condition that results in the loss of sensation in the feet. Diabetic neuropathy often develops from poor blood circulation and nerve damage in the feet. Poor blood circulation can occur in diabetics when the arteries harden from: smoking; high blood pressure; high fat levels in the blood; high blood sugar. When arteries harden, the feet receive poor blood flow which also slows down healing. Poor blood supply symptoms include: - Cold feet - Leg pain during walking - Foot pain while sleeping Nerve damage can be a hazardous condition. This is because it is through the nerves that the brain registers sensations. Someone with nerve damage may not realize that they have an injury such as a cut or blister. If not taken care of, these minor foot injuries can develop into ulcers, and if the ulcer isn't taken care of, gangrene can develop which can lead to amputation.footpain]]> sore feet]]> bunions]]> foot pain]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/What-You-Should-Know-About-Diabetes-And-Foot-Pain/137315 Thu, 08 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/What-You-Should-Know-About-Diabetes-And-Foot-Pain/137315 Sometimes a bone spur isn't the only bony bump your foot can grow. A bunion is another type of bony growth that can form on the joint located at the base of the big toe. Bunions can develop for various reasons, but the most common cause is related to wearing shoes that are too small or too tight to the feet. Bunions can also result from injury or stress of the foot, or from some other medical condition. A bunion occurs when the big toe joint enlarges and forces the toe to push against the rest of the toes. The enlargement puts pressure on the big toe joint and pushes it outward beyond the limits of your foots natural shape. In addition to the big toe joint, bunions may also form on the joint of your baby toe which are known as bunionettes. Despite the area where a bunion may occur, bunions are quite painful.footpain]]> sore feet]]> bunions]]> foot pain]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Bunions--Big-Foot-Pain-You-Can-Relieve/137275 Thu, 08 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Bunions--Big-Foot-Pain-You-Can-Relieve/137275 Unfortunately, there are more than 100 different kinds of arthritis that can affect the human body. The most common form, however, is known as osteoarthritis. This form develops as we all get older and is known as the wear and tear style of arthritis. What happens essentially is that the cartilage that covers the end of the bones wears out. The result is some of the worst pain you can experience, as well as swelling and inflammation in the joint. The tough thing about arthritis, it can develop in a joint that was injured, even if the injury happened years, or even decades before. This is known as traumatic arthritis and has the same symptoms as osteoarthritis. Since there are so many bones and joints in the foot, it is a prime spot for the development of arthritis. If it does develop in the foot, it can alter the way you walk, therefore putting strain and pressure on parts of the foot where there was none before and that can bring on a whole host of other problems.]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Arthritis-Of-The-Foot/93121 Sat, 11 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Arthritis-Of-The-Foot/93121 The human foot is made up of 26 different bones (25% of all the bones in the body), 22 distinct joints and more than 100 muscles, tendons and ligaments. The foot can be broken down into six separate sections: the heel, the instep, the sole, the ball of the foot, the toes and the toenails. Since this section of the body is so complex, many different ailments take place in the feet. Pressure related problems: An average day of walking around is the equivalent of hundreds of tons of pressure to your feet. Injuries like fallen arches can result after a lifetime of being on your feet all day, every day. Long term effects of fallen arches can result in chronic knee pain and shin splints. Traumatic injuries: As any professional athlete can tell you, traumatic foot injuries can be a pain in the, well, foot. Broken toes and foot bones can take months to heel, and Achilles tendon injuries can be debilitating for life. One of the most common injuries to the foot is simply dropping something heavy onto the foot and crushing one or more bones in the process.]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Foot-Pain-Explained/90165 Sat, 04 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Foot-Pain-Explained/90165 One of the most common and most debilitating conditions of the feet that people suffer from is plantar fascittis. Don't let the name confuse you, it doesn't have anything to do with a guy in a straw hat digging holes in your feet and waiting for his carrots to grow. Let's break down this confusing name. Plantar refers to the bottom of the foot, ˜fasci' is the tissue that runs the entire length of the bottom of the foot from the heel to the toes, and ˜ittis' means inflammation. Plantar Fasciitis is exactly what the name says it is, irritation of the tissue on the bottom of the foot, usually at the heel. But what causes this painful irritation? The causes can be many. Everything from a dramatic change in activities, a complete lack of arch support over a long period of time, a lack of flexibility in the muscles in the calf (stretching really is important!), obesity, injury to another part of the body that causes your walking style to change, wearing shoes with bad support or no cushioning on hard surfaces or just spending too much time on your feet.]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Diagnosing--And-Treating-Plantar-Fasciitis/90146 Sat, 04 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Diagnosing--And-Treating-Plantar-Fasciitis/90146 When it comes to foot pain, everyone is different, but the most common sign is going to be discomfort in one or more parts of the foot. The first thing a foot pain sufferer needs to do is to make sure the source of the pain isn't coming from something that isn't easily fixed, such as an ill-fitting pair of shoes or a high pair of heels. With those common culprits removed from the picture, it's a good idea to notice things like where the pain starts and if it migrates at all, what time of day and during what activity the pain is most acute, a particular event that might have caused the pain, any lingering health concerns that might have attributed to the pain and so on. The symptoms of foot pain are pretty much common sense. Anything that you feel in your foot that isn't right. Things like swelling that won't go away, random numbness for no apparent reason in the feet, unexplained redness and either the feet being too warm or too cold without any cause.]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Foot-Pain-Signs--Symptoms---Diagnosis/90022 Fri, 03 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Foot-Pain-Signs--Symptoms---Diagnosis/90022