Plantar Fasciitis
If your foot pain typically presents in your heel, it could indicate Plantar Fasciitis. Experts debate the exact reasons why someone develops Plantar Fasciitis, but in most instances, the condition presents in overweight individuals or those who do lots of running.
Heel Spurs
Another possible reason for chronic foot pain is bone spurs. One thing that can make diagnosing heel spurs challenging is that some patients can go symptomless for years and be unaware of their presence. Heel spurs can take a while to develop, hiding their presence until you experience chronic pain. Also, heel spurs often occur as a byproduct of plantar fasciitis and the additional stress placed on the feet.
Poorly-Fitting Shoes
Wearing appropriately sized shoes is critical to your foot health and comfort. If your shoes are too small, it places extra pressure on your feet and can lead to inflammation of the fluid-filled sacs in your joints, called bursae, which help to protect the feet from the impact of movements, such as walking and running.
How We Can Help
Some conditions resolve with simple care strategies, but others require a nuanced approach. The Orthopedic Associates of Long Island provides treatment to help with chronic foot pain and offer minimally invasive procedures that can help restore your quality of life. For more on how we can help your situation, please give us a call and schedule a visit at one of our 8 locations. Call us today for a free consultation at 631.689.6698.