The soles of our feet must withstand all the pressure placed upon them during our lifetime by walking, running and standing. According to Foot Pain Info, there are 26 bones and associated ligaments in the foot, structured to allow the foot to function as a shock absorber and a lever. Foot pain can affect any part of the foot. Pain on the sole of the foot can be felt under the heel, in the middle of the foot under the arch and under the ball of the foot due to a variety of conditions. Plantar Fasciitis and Heels Spurs Foot pain is a very common problem to many people at some point in their lives. The pain can affect any part of your foot and can be a great nuisance. The pain can be mild or extremely serious especially if it is as a result of injury or some chronic conditions. Mild foot pains can be treated at home but in a serious one, it is imperative to seek medical attention because if left untreated, the pain can lead to permanent damage or even disability. Most pain is caused by ill fitting shoes that force the feet to stay in unnatural shapes. Treatment for Ingrown Toenails. To relieve pain from ingrown toenails, the pressure from the nail can be relieved by wearing sandals or open-toed shoes. Soaking the toe in warm water for five minutes twice a day in a solution of Domeboro or Betadine solutions can be beneficial. Antibiotic ointments may be used; they should be gently applied using a wisp of cotton, which should be worked under the nail, especially around the corners, to lift the nail up and drain the infection. The cotton will also help force the toenail to grow out correctly. The cotton should be changed daily and the antibiotic used consistently. Dealing with foot pain can be a tiring process and if left untreated, a lot of pain can persist and develop into long term conditions. Conditions like and plantar fasciitis are both common problems afflicting large numbers of people. The many stresses on our feet lead to these problems, but many people don't take the necessary steps to correct them. Constantly wearing shoes that make your feet ache is a great way to develop or worsen a foot condition. Most often, pain is concentrated in certain key areas of the foot that undergo the most stress during the day. If you are experiencing this foot pain at an alarming regularity, you need to take some curative measures. These remedies can be adopted at home or at a clinic as well. It really depends on the severity and the frequency of the pain. Some home remedies may provide you instant relief but do nothing in the long run, whereas, some remedies suggested or provided by a doctor will cure the problem in the long run, but do nothing to relieve you of temporary pain. As a result, you must adopt a plan that envelops both these forms of remedies, and carry out a suitable plan of physiotherapy for yourself. With the help of X-Rays the picture of the inner area of the foot take to analyze the foot problem but X-Rays could be harmful for your feet if you are doing it very frequently, once in a while isn't a big issue. X-ray help the doctor check whether any of the foot bone is broken, fractured, or any other joint problem that is causing foot pain If the doctor is unable to understand through X-Ray then MRI machines might use to diagnose the problem, MRI machines have magnets and create images on the computer screen. Shoes with high heels can create much trouble for your feet. From the narrowing of the toe box (the area surrounding the front of the foot) to the angle of incline, these shoes can do quite a bit of internal damage to feet. First, when narrowing of the feet is forced, as occurs in a high heeled shoe, the mid-foot and toe areas are forced into an unnatural position. The ligaments, tendons and muscles are strained into a much smaller space than what the foot requires. Over time, nerves become compressed, blood flow is restricted to areas of the foot (particularly in the toes) and foot conditions ensue.
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