Podiatrists can treat foot pain with conservative treatments and/or surgery.
The most common foot problem that a podiatrist treats is heel pain. Heel pain can be caused by a variety of different conditions, such as plantar fasciitis or Achilles tendinitis. Treatment for heel pain often includes things like stretching exercises, orthotic devices, or cortisone injections. Surgery is sometimes necessary if other treatments are not effective.
A podiatrist will usually be able to diagnose the cause of your foot pain and offer a treatment plan. Podiatrists have specialist knowledge with managing pain related to musculoskeletal problems, where abnormal mechanics in the foot lead to tissue damage and pain.
Arthritis is the inflammation of one or more of your joints, which causes pain and stiffness. Podiatrists can relieve the discomfort and pain associated with foot arthritis through non-surgical treatments such as avoiding or limiting activities that aggravate the foot arthritis like impact sports. (i.e. substituting running or tennis with swimming, which is much easier on the joints) Losing weight and physical therapy are some of the other common options. If none of the non-surgical treatments help, then foot arthritis surgery is the alternative. Our podiatrists can help you minimize discomfort and pain caused by foot arthritis and prevent further regeneration through appropriate and timely care.
The number of patients whose heel pain is caused by systemic arthritic diseases is small in comparison to those with pain from other causes, but these arthritic diseases must be ruled out through appropriate physical examination and laboratory studies before the heel pain is treated.
Heel pain may occur in patients with various systemic inflammatory conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, Reiter's syndrome, gout, Behçet's syndrome and systemic lupus erythematosus.10–18 Gonorrhea and tuberculosis have also been implicated as causes of heel pain, but such an association is rare.19
Less common causes of heel pain should be considered before a treatment regimen for plantar fasciitis is undertaken. These include sciatica, tarsal tunnel syndrome, entrapment of the lateral plantar nerve, rupture of the plantar fascia, calcaneal stress fracture and calcaneal apophysitis (Sever's disease). Rarely, systemic disorders can cause heel pain.
Perfect posture is always needed to keep your body healthy and in good shape.
The natural setting of back-to-front curves maintains the overall central gravity of a human body.
However, some alternative curves, including kyphosis and lordosis, can influence the overall effect of gravity on our body.
Usually, degenerative disc disease, complications in post-lumbar fusion and compression fractures can trigger this issue.
Patients with inappropriate sitting posture or sluggish routine are having more probability of FBS than others.Mainly; following are some common flatback syndrome symptoms including;Problem is standing upright for a relatively long time.Sluggishness and muscle fatigueThe issue in moving neckUndesirable pain in the lower backPain in thigh and groinIgnoring symptoms mentioned above can make FBS more problematic, and it becomes challenging to walk by maintaining a proper posture.How to Correct Flat Back Syndrome?There are several ways to correct FBS.
A proper discussion and consultant with a professional pain management specialist can help you choose the desired treatment for you.However; here’s what you can do to lessen or mitigate the adverse effect of FBS on your body.
