Understanding Foot Pain and Responding With Treatment
Most forms of foot pain are associated with abnormalities connected to the alignment of the bones that run through this part of the body.
Although there are a variety of Chiropractic Treatment solutions that help improve such abnormalities, the only solution to correct the bones alignment. This is accomplished through joint manipulation that can only be performed by a Chiropractors since traditional physicians are not trained on this type of technique.
Types of Foot Pain Treated With Atlanta Chiropractic
Bottom of Foot
Pain that exists on the underside of the foot can be attributed to some sources, including the kind of footwear used, consistent physical activity, age, and other lifestyle considerations.
Other times, this particular type of foot pain is connected to conditions such as plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, or metatarsalgia.
Ball of Foot
Misalignments that prevent you from evenly distributing weight while walking is usually the cause of pain located in the ball of the foot.
People suffering from this type of pain will many times report that it feels like there’s a lump under that portion of their foot when they stand or walk. Ball of foot pain is commonly referred to as Metatarsalgia. There are other reasons for this type of pain such as stress fracture, improperly sized shoes or from wearing high-heel shoes.
Top of Foot
Patients with flat feet often suffer from pain that exists in the upper part of their foot.
High arches and other mechanical issues are also associated with this type of foot pain.
Back of Foot/Heel
Achilles tendonitis is the most common condition that causes pain at the back or heel of the foot. Various physical activities and overuse can cause this condition to develop over time, as well as previous ankle injuries or sprains.
Other Common Foot & Leg Conditions Treated:
- Ankle Sprains
- Arch Pain
- Bunions
- Tailor’s Bunions (Bunionette)
- Hammertoe
- Morton’s Neuroma
- Generalized Foot Pain
- Over Pronation
- Sever’s Disease
- Haglund’s Deformity
- Shin Splints
- Compartment Syndrome
Treating Foot Pain With Chiropractic Care
Foot pain can easily be treated with Chiropractic and is addressed on a regular basis at AICA Atlanta’s Chiropractic Clinic.
Whether through a series of adjustments to correct misalignments or light exercises to strengthen the ligaments that run through your foot, our Atlanta Chiropractors help patients on a daily basis overcome their pain and return to their routine.