Foot Pain Keeps Runner from Competing

A woman who was an avid runner found that she couldn’t continue her long-distance races due to a stabbing pain in her left foot. She quickly discovered that ice and ibuprofen were not enough to heal the pain she was experiencing. This woman also noticed that although her foot was not red, it was swollen and painful. She then opted to have an X-ray and CT scan on her feet to discover what was happening. The X-ray did not show anything that was wrong, however, the CT scan revealed a stress fracture in the bone. After putting her foot in a surgical boot and going through physical therapy, she still experienced pain in her foot. A second CT scan found that the fracture was healed, but the pain still remained. Her doctor was able to find that the cause of her pain was a benign tumor in her thigh, and once it was removed, she began to feel less weak. As time went on, she eventually was able to gain full strength and continue to run half-marathons without experiencing any pain in her feet.

Foot Pain

Foot pain can be extremely painful and debilitating. If you have a foot pain, consult with one of our podiatrists from Westside Podiatry Center, LLP. Our doctors will assess your condition and provide you with quality foot and ankle treatment.

Causes

Foot pain is a very broad condition that could be caused by one or more ailments. The most common include:

• Bunions
• Hammertoes
• Plantar Fasciitis
• Bone Spurs
• Corns
• Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
• Ingrown Toenails
• Arthritis (such as Gout, Rheumatoid, and Osteoarthritis)
• Flat Feet
• Injury (from stress fractures, broken toe, foot, ankle, Achilles tendon ruptures, and sprains)
• And more

Diagnosis

To figure out the cause of foot pain, podiatrists utilize several different methods. This can range from simple visual inspections and sensation tests to X-rays and MRI scans. Prior medical history, family medical history, and any recent physical traumatic events will all be taken into consideration for a proper diagnosis.

Treatment

Treatment depends upon the cause of the foot pain. Whether it is resting, staying off the foot, or having surgery; podiatrists have a number of treatment options available for foot pain.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact one of our offices located in Liverpool, Camillus, Skaneateles, Oswego, and Cicero, NY . We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot care needs.