Pain in the Arch of the Foot
The arch of the foot is at the bottom of your individual feet between the ball and the heal. Pain in the arch is quite common among people that are quite active in sports or in general. Each arc just like most things in the body, are made up of bones, tendons and ligaments. There are many sources of causes as to how foot pain in the arch may start to develop, read on to find out more and possible treatment methods that might be effective.
The two widely common causes of pain are structural abnormalities and trauma to the arc. Structural issues usually mean an arch that’s too high or too low or other quirks in the feet and surrounding area. In both of these cases, several underlying factors can stimulate and aggravate the pain; such as:
- aging
- smoking
- weight gain
- physical stress
- neurological onsets
Other than that, there are direct diseases which in itself cause terrible arc pain. Plantar fasciitis is one that causes a degenerative condition of the ligament called the plantar fascia and is a pretty common cause of pain in the heel. Plantar fascia is a ligament that connects the front of the foot to the back, so this inflammation of the ligament can be caused by:
- injury
- overuse
- inflammation
Plantar fasciitis can happen to anyone, but extreme activities such as running or cycling can increase the gravity of the inflammation. If a person has plantar fasciitis, they may feel the sensation of pain usually when they wake up in the morning. This pain is then made worse when they go about with their daily activities such as walking about or standing. In addition to that, people that suffer from this condition may feel a certain stiffness in the area. It would be a good idea to relieve your foot from pressure, so this may include refraining from partaking in serious physical activities such as sports or excessive walking, as this will allow the arch to heal naturally. Another thing you can do is to wear some sort of support to your feet in your shoe to accommodate this healing.
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Another condition that may cause arch pain is having flat feet. Flat feet has the potential to occur to anyone, beit a child or an adult. This condition can be genetic and in many cases, flat feet cause no issues, but when it turns serious, it may result in pain in the back, in the feet etc. A doctor may recommend using supportive shoes or inserts to help provide additional support such as wearing an insole in your shoes for the arch.
For the pain that comes on and off, resting, ice, and stretching is the way to go. However, if this pain still persists, it would be a good idea to book an appointment at a physiotherapist clinic in Singapore. A doctor may refer you to an orthopedic surgeon who is someone that specializes in the feet and the ankles, and depending on their examination they may decide whether or not to carry on with surgery. A thorough examination ought to be done before this conclusion can be made.
