Foot Pain
Foot Pain
Foot pain is very common. Please click on the drop-down headings below which will tell you some of the most common causes of foot pain. The links in blue will direct you to the NHS website where you can find out more.
Foot pain treatment
Pain caused by injury or conditions such as Morton's neuroma or Plantar fasciitis along with toe deformities or bunions can sometimes be relieved by strapping and padding. I can help with this.
Heel Pain
Possible causes of heel pain.
Symptoms
Possible cause
Sharp pain between your arch and heel, feels worse when you start walking and better when resting, difficulty raising toes off floor
Pain in the back of the heel, and in the ankle and calf
Redness and swelling, dull aching pain in heel
Sudden sharp pain in heel, swelling, a popping or snapping sound during the injury, difficulty walking-
Heel fracture or ruptured Achilles tendon
Ankle Pain
Possible symptoms and causes of ankle pain.
Symptoms
Possible cause
Pain, swelling, bruising, started after intense or repetitive exercise
Pain in ankle and heel, pain in calf when standing on tiptoes
Redness and swelling, dull aching pain
Sudden sharp pain, swelling, a popping or snapping sound during the injury, difficulty walking, ankle at odd angle
Toe Pain
Some of the possible causes of toe pain.
Symptoms
Possible cause
Pain or swelling around the nail, nail curls into the toe
Hard bony lump near the big toe
Pain, tingling and numbness when you're cold or stressed, toes can change colour
Pain, swelling, red or bruised toe, hurts to walk
Sudden pain, stiffness, red or hot swollen skin around the toe joint
Pain in the top of the foot
Some of the possible causes of pain in the top of the foot.
Symptoms
Possible cause
Pain, swelling, bruising, started after intense or repetitive exercise
Pain, swelling and stiffness that lasts a long time, a grating or crackling sensation when you move the foot, a lump along a tendon
Red, hot, swollen skin, sudden or severe pain when anything touches your foot, pain usually starts near the bottom of the big toe
Pain in the bottom of the foot
Some of the causes of pain in the bottom of the foot
Symptoms and
Possible cause
Pain, swelling, bruising, started after intense or repetitive exercise
Sharp, burning or shooting pain near your toes (ball of your foot), feels like a lump or small stone under your foot
Sharp pain between your arch and heel, feels worse when you start walking and better when resting, difficulty raising toes off floor
No gap (arch) under your foot when you stand up, your foot presses flat on the floor
Pain in the ball of your foot
Some possible causes of pain in the ball of your foot.
Symptoms
Possible cause
Pain, swelling, bruising, started after intense or repetitive exercise
Sharp, burning or shooting pain near your toes (ball of your foot), feels like a lump or small stone under your foot
Redness and swelling, dull aching pain
Hard bony lump near the big toe