Understanding and Managing Foot Pain

Understanding and Managing Foot Pain By Carol Eustice Your feet are involved in several functions, such as balance, support, and shock absorption, when you walk, stand, or run. The 28 bones and more than 30 joints in the foot allow you to move and function. So, when your feet hurt, it's a problem. Foot pain cannot be ignored. It's important to identify the cause of your pain and get relief. What Could Be Causing My Foot Pain?  Foot pain can be a vague symptom. People who have been diagnosed with arthritis will suspect that their known condition, arthritis, is the cause of their foot pain. But there are many conditions that can cause foot pain and it's important to distinguish between them. READ NOW Rheumatoid Arthritis and Foot Deformity  It is not uncommon for people with rheumatoid arthritis to develop deformities of the upper and lower extremities. More than 90% of people with rheumatoid arthritis develop foot and ankle symptoms over the course of the disease. READ NOW Foot Orthotics - What You Need to Know  Foot orthotics are shoe inserts that can be custom-made to prescribed specifications or purchased "off-the-shelf." Custom-made orthotics are generally considered more effective and of higher quality than prefabricated foot orthotics.How can they help your feet? READ NOW Foot Warmers Provide Comfort  There are different designs and various ways to use the products, but all foot warmers have a common goal—comfort. Foot warmers improve circulation with massage and they soothe pain. READ NOW Foot Osteoarthritis  Osteoarthritis can affect joints in any part of the body, including the foot. Early diagnosis and treatment help people with foot osteoarthritis manage their symptoms. READ NOW Advertisement READ THESE NEXT Self Test: How Resilient Are You? Could You Have BPD? Understanding Lung Cancer What Kind of Parent Are You? Could Your Teen Be Depressed? Quiz: Do You Worry Too Much Understanding Rheumatoid Arthritis 15 Questions You Should Be Able to Answer About Psychology Research Methods AN ABOUT.COM BRAND You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Arthritis & Joint Conditions newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2016 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.