Pain under the foot is a problem that many people experience. Mobility can be severely limited and pain can increase with the amount of weight placed on the foot. Understanding the causes of foot pain can be an important step towards finding the right treatment and regaining good mobility and quality of life.
What causes foot pain?
Foot pain can be caused by a variety of factors. It can be due to overexertion, injury, structural problems such as flat feet or various medical conditions such as arthritis. An asymmetrical posture can also create misaligned loads that reduce pressure equalization in the foot. Shoes with poor shock absorption or where the heel is higher than the toe also negatively affect the structures of the foot.
Why do you get pain under your foot?
As mentioned earlier, foot pain can occur for several reasons. Most commonly, it is an uneven load on the body that can lead to overloading of structures such as the plantar fascia, tendons and ligaments under the foot. Prolonged standing, walking and running on hard surfaces can also overstress the bottom. Poor footwear and excess weight will also negatively affect the bottom of the foot.
What are the symptoms of foot pain?
The most common symptom of a sore foot is of course pain, but you may also experience swelling, stiffness and sometimes redness. The pain is usually relieved by resting, but in conditions such as heel spurs , you may experience constant pain, which is also a symptom of so-called false heel spurs and is the reason why the injuries can be confused.
When and where should I seek treatment for foot pain?
If you experience chronic or intense pain under your foot, you should seek medical help to rule out serious illness. If the symptoms are related to overexertion, you can get good help from Fascia Clinics. It is important to seek help as early as possible to avoid aggravating the problem and causing further compensatory damage.
How is pain under the foot treated?
Fascia clinics analyze the whole body to see where compensations and misalignments exist and how they have spread. Fascia treatment for foot pain involves balancing the body to even out the load on the feet. More even loading thus reduces the risk of overexertion. The entire pelvis is corrected and the spine and legs are balanced and relieved. The treatment is done both manually and mechanically with gentle vibrations. The vibration removes congestion in the fascia and starts its flow so that the cells can more easily absorb substances. This improves the body’s own ability to heal itself. The treatment does not hurt and is often experienced as very pleasant.
Pain under the foot – What can I do?
Stretching the bottom of the foot, toes and Achilles tendon is a good way to reduce pain and stiffness under the foot. Rolling a hard ball under the foot is good for reducing tension and increasing circulation under the foot. Circulation exercises for feet are also a good complement.
Change to shock-absorbing shoes if you move a lot on hard surfaces. Otherwise, try to do a lot of barefoot walking to strengthen the natural movement patterns of your feet.
Pain under the foot exercises
Stretch the bottom of the foot, toes and Achilles tendon daily. This makes the plantar fascia and tendons stronger and more elastic. Foot circles, toe lifts and toe kicks are good exercises for the bottom of the foot.
Frequently asked questions about foot pain
Pain under my foot when I walk
If you experience pain under your foot when you walk, it may be a sign that some structure under your foot has become overstressed. Most often, it is an asymmetry in the body that has spread and is causing the bottom of the foot to become overloaded.
Callus under the foot that hurts
Calluses under the foot can cause pain and discomfort. It can be the result of having an uneven step so certain parts of the foot are overloaded and form calluses for extra support and stability.
Pain under the foot in front of the heel
Pain under the foot in front of the heel can be a sign of plantar fasciitis or heel spur. The plantar fascia attachment has then become overstretched and inflamed.
Pain under the foot in the morning
If you have pain under your foot in the morning, it could be a sign of plantar fasciitis or heel spurs. Short and stiff calf muscles can also cause pain under the foot in the morning.