What is Foot Pain?

Foot pain is common because the feet bear all bodyweight when an individual is standing up and feet help to get where an individual needs to go. Any pain or discomfort in one or more parts of the foot is known as Foot Pain. The parts of a foot are soles, toes, arches, and heels. The Foot Pain can be mild, severe, long-lasting, or short and can even be an ongoing issue.

What are the causes of Foot Pain?

Lifestyle choices or medical conditions can cause Foot Pain and a few of the causes are:

• Lifestyle choices - the main cause is wearing ill-fitted footwear and also injury during high-impact exercise
• Medical conditions such as arthritis, nerve damage, clogged or damaged arteries, foot ulcers, or sores.
• If a person is overweight, pregnant, or has a fracture, sprain, etc.

Other potential causes are:

• Gouty arthritis
• Corns
• Calluses
• Plantar fasciitis
• Fallen arches
• Peripheral arterial disease
• Bunions
• Warts
• Hammer’s toe
• Athlete’s foot
• Morton’s neuroma
• Medication-induced swelling in the foot

What are the home remedies for Foot Pain?

The home remedy differs according to the severity of the pain and the cause behind it. A few home remedies are:

• Application of the ice pack to the affected area
• Over the counter pain relievers
• Use foot pads to prevent the rubbing on the affected area
• Elevation of the foot might also help
• Rest the affected foot

What are the treatment options to treat Foot Pain?

There are several treatment options available, such as:

• Shoe inserts
• Physical therapy
• Wart removal
• Surgery

How can chronic Foot Pain be avoided?

Few tips to avoid Foot Pain are:

• Wearing comfortable and cushioned shoes
• Avoiding narrow-toed and high heels shoes
• Maintaining a healthy weight
• Stretching
• Keeping proper foot hygiene