While most cases of foot pain are mild and improve within a few days, some signs and symptoms can indicate a more serious problem. Foot pain should never be ignored because it can lead to future complications, including chronic pain, limited mobility and even permanent damage. Signs and symptoms that may be indicative of serious foot pain include:

– Recent trauma to the foot
– Inability to bear weight on the foot
– Wounds on the feet
– Pain in both of the feet simultaneously
– Warmth, redness, and swelling in the foot
– Visible deformity

Injury is a common cause of foot pain, but there are several more causes that can occur without injury. These include:

The Wrong Footwear: Wearing shoes too small, too big, worn out, or with lack of proper arch support can cause foot pain.

Skin Growths: Redness, blistering, abnormal growths, and irritated skin can all cause pain, discomfort and limited mobility in the feet. Examples of some skin growths include:

– Corns and Calluses
– Plantar Warts
– Athlete’s Foot

Joint Problems: With over 30 joints in each foot, joint problems can also cause foot pain for many people. Examples of joint-related issues include:

– Gout
– Hammertoe
– Arthritis

Flat Foot or High Arches: If the arches in the feet are too low or too high, it can result in foot pain. Especially after a long period of standing, flat feet can cause foot pain and swelling. Conversely, as the weight is distributed on the heel and ball of the feet, arches that are too high can also cause foot pain, especially from prolonged standing, walking, or running.

There are several conditions and injuries that can cause foot pain on the bottoms of the feet. These include:

Plantar Fasciitis: Plantar fasciitis, one of the most common culprits of foot pain, occurs when the connective tissue between the ball of the foot and the heel become inflamed.

Metatarsalgia: Colloquially known as a stone bruise, metatarsalgia can cause foot pain.

Peripheral Neuropathy: The feet can also experience nerve pain, which is known as peripheral neuropathy. This often presents itself with symptoms of tingling, loss of sensation and burning or stabbing pain.

There are many ways to relieve foot pain, from at-home remedies to professional care. At-home remedies include:

– Draw a foot bath
– Do some stretches
– Practice strengthening exercises
– Get a foot massage
– Buy arch supports
– Switch to more comfortable shoes
– Apply ice to feet
– Take a pain reliever
– Apply a topical pain-relieving medication
– Wear night splints

If these methods do not provide relief for foot pain, it may be time to see a professional.

At Ramos Center, we are dedicated to providing you with all of your foot pain needs. Our kind and compassionate professionals are experienced in treating foot pain and can help you find relief and improve your quality of life. We have convenient locations to better serve you: in Bradenton FL, Sarasota FL, Venice FL, Englewood FL, Port Charlotte FL, Dunedin FL and St. Petersburg, FL. We look forward to serving you! We serve patients from Bradenton FL, Sarasota FL, Palmetto FL, Laurel FL, St. Petersburg FL, Venice FL, Englewood FL, Memphis FL, Dunedin FL, Cortez FL and Port Charlotte, FL.