Foot Pain

Most people don’t realize that chiropractors can treat a wide variety of foot and ankle problems. In reality, adjusting the bones of the foot and treating the soft tissue respond very well under chiropractic care.

Common Foot Pain Symptoms

  • Acute or chronic pain
  • Burning in the heel especially first thing in the morning.
  • Pain that appears in the ankles, any part of the foot, or toes
  • Swelling, redness or heat that is visible to the eye. This could be in the ankle, foot, or toes
  • Burning sensations
  • Prickling or pins and needles
  • Problems with pressure from shoes or standing
  • Flattened or aching arches
  • Thickened pads of skin on the bottom of the foot
  • Deformations or bumps along the bones
  • Pain that is triggered by activity or rest

Conditions We Treat

  • Planter Fasciitis
  • Heel Pain
  • Heel Spur Syndrome
  • Achilles Tendonitis
  • Ankle Sprains
  • Ankle Pain
  • Metatarsalgia
  • Ball of Foot Pain
  • Hammertoe
  • Morton’s Neuroma
  • Flat Feet
  • Over Pronation
  • High Arches
  • Shin Splints
  • Compartment Syndrome
  • Knee Pain

Risk Factors

A lot of this pain is linked to abuse and misuse of our feet. This could be from the type of shoe we wear, standing on concrete all day or genetic flat feet. Taking care of the feet that support you each day will go a long way to prevent pain from developing. Patients need to be aware of risks like:

  • Running or jogging habits, especially if you run on hard surfaces or with improper footwear
  • Insufficient rest time between strenuous activities
  • Shoes with rigid support or that constrict the feet
  • Flat feet and a lack of proper foot mechanics
  • Medical conditions such as diabetes, gout or other arthritides.

Chiropractic Treatment Options

Chiropractors are musculoskeletal specialists and not just for the spine. We can adjust feet and work with the soft tissue around it. Here are a few techniques we use:

  • Manual adjustments
  • ISTMA (Instrument assisted soft tissue manipulation)
  • Theraputic Ultrasound
  • Orthotics
  • Foot and Toe exersices
  • Trigger point release
  • Home instructional care