29 years
Hello i have a sever arch pain in my left foot specially when I walk for long time also i have a flat foot since 1 + year please advise what i should do to eliminate the pain cause
Aug 6, 2014
Whenever there is pain in any part of the body, we think of the structures that are found in the area of pain, and the roles of these structures in the overall function of the part that is in pain.
Arch pain usually results from inflammation of the tissues that constitute the midfoot. The arch of the foot is made up of a broad tight band of fibrous tissue that connects the heel bone (talus) to the toes. This band of tissue plays an essential role in allowing proper foot mechanics and transfer of weight from the heel to the toes. When the tissue of the arch of the foot becomes irritated and inflamed, simple minor movements can precipitate pain.
The most common cause of arch pain is plantar fasciitis, a term used to describe "inflammation of the fibrous band of tissue that connects the heel to the toes". Symptoms include pain early in the morning, in addition to pain with walking long distances or prolonged standing. Excessive stretching of the plantar fascia, usually due to over-pronation (flat feet), also causes plantar fasciitis.
The process that underlies the pain in early morning is that the plantar fascia, during sleep, becomes contracted and tight. Upon waking up and rising in the morning, the fascia, which is still tight, becomes especially prone to irritation when stretched with usage of the foot. When walking or standing for long periods, the plantar fascia becomes inflamed and painful.
Treatment of plantar fasciitis: simple stretching exercises, anti-inflammatory medications, and inserts for your shoes. If you have flat feet, you need to wear shoes with an orthotic design that provide a medial heel post and proper arch support.
Arch pain usually results from inflammation of the tissues that constitute the midfoot. The arch of the foot is made up of a broad tight band of fibrous tissue that connects the heel bone (talus) to the toes. This band of tissue plays an essential role in allowing proper foot mechanics and transfer of weight from the heel to the toes. When the tissue of the arch of the foot becomes irritated and inflamed, simple minor movements can precipitate pain.
The most common cause of arch pain is plantar fasciitis, a term used to describe "inflammation of the fibrous band of tissue that connects the heel to the toes". Symptoms include pain early in the morning, in addition to pain with walking long distances or prolonged standing. Excessive stretching of the plantar fascia, usually due to over-pronation (flat feet), also causes plantar fasciitis.
The process that underlies the pain in early morning is that the plantar fascia, during sleep, becomes contracted and tight. Upon waking up and rising in the morning, the fascia, which is still tight, becomes especially prone to irritation when stretched with usage of the foot. When walking or standing for long periods, the plantar fascia becomes inflamed and painful.
Treatment of plantar fasciitis: simple stretching exercises, anti-inflammatory medications, and inserts for your shoes. If you have flat feet, you need to wear shoes with an orthotic design that provide a medial heel post and proper arch support.
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