1. Bunion Foot Pain

This is a very common foot paincondition that affects the base of the big toe. It occurs when the big toe gets pushed toward the toe next to it.

Treatment: As soon as you notice a bunion forming, switch to wider, more comfortable shoes. If the bunion is severe and results in deformity or relentless foot pain, surgery may be needed. If surgery is suggested, get a 2nd opinion before agreeing to this course of action.

2. Plantar Fasciitis Foot Pain

If you experience sharp needle like foot pain in your heal when you wake up in the morning and try to walk in the morning, chances are you have plantar fasciitis. This irritating foot pain means the band of tissue stretching from your forefoot to a connecting point in your heel is inflamed.

Treatment: Stretching, rest, and possible physical therapy will help you deal with the foot pain associated with plantar fasciitis. In some cases, anti-inflammatory medication is prescribed, be careful if cortisone shots are recommended. Cortisone stays in your body and will help only for a short time.

3. Corns

Corns are thickened skin on toes or side of the foot. They are typically caused by poor-fitting shoes. Find a new pain of shoes with considerable cushioning as a start.

Treatment: The foot pain experienced by corns can be easily eased by wearing properly-fitted shoes. If the foot pain is severe because of an infection around the corn, antibiotics may be prescribed. For immediate relief from foot pain, soak your foot in warm water, and then rub down the corn with a pumice stone found in most drug stores.

4. Heel Spurs

A heel spur is a small hook of bone that forms on the heel bone. Heel spur foot pain occurs in almost 70% of patients with planter fasciitis. See a podiatrist is you think you have either condition. The podiatrist can determine your condition by taking and reviewing an X-Ray before recommending a course of action.

Treatment: Do not use heel cushioning inserts because they can increase your foot pain if a heel spur exists. Treatment may range from cortisone shots (find out the facts before taking shots), to physical therapy, to a pair of customer made orthonics (best solution).

5. Tendonitis

Over time, wear and tear affects the tendons in the foot, specifically the Achilles tendon. Those who suffer from Achilles tendonitis liken their foot pain to a sharp smack to the back of their heel.

Treatment: Initially, doctors will prescribe non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, to alleviate foot pain. Physical therapy may also be recommended in order to strengthen the muscles. All natural, topical solution treatments are highly effective and in most cases better than NSAIDS.

Summary

If after two weeks of self treatment, your foot pain still persists, see your doctor or a podiatrist. Also, if you cannot bear weight on your foot, or if there is bruising, deformity, or blood present, a trip to the doctor is mandatory.

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What you want is information and products specifically focused on pain relief for your particular foot pain condition.

When you have it pinpointed use this article and other information you have found on the Internet, and take action. We recommend a Podiatrist as a beginning point.