When you spend a lot of time on your feet, you will likely start to notice that you’re experiencing pain in your arches. The arches of your feet are important, and they support the weight of your body, so if you’re dealing with arch pain, you might find that it’s difficult to perform normal daily tasks. It’s important to find out what’s causing your arch pain so that you can get the treatment you need. Dr. Cosimo Ricciardi and Dr. Neil Patel at Emerald Coast Podiatry in Fort Walton Beach and Crestview, FL, and serving Niceville, FL, can explain some of the common causes of arch pain.
Common Causes of Arch Pain
Arch pain can happen to anyone, and you’ll often find that pain either improves or worsens as you start to stretch your feet and move around. Certain activities might trigger your arch pain and cause it to feel worse, so it’s important you understand how to alleviate your pain and find relief.
Some common causes of arch pain could include:
- Strain
- Sprain
- Plantar fasciitis
- Overuse injury
- Wearing unsupportive shoes
- Obesity
- Stress fracture
- Flat feet
- Arthritis
- Traumatic injury
It’s important to discuss your arch pain with your podiatrist serving Fort Walton Beach, Crestview, and Niceville, FL, so that they can determine the exact cause. Once a cause is determined, your podiatrist will be able to create a treatment plan that works best for you. Often, you might want to try elevating the food, wrapping the foot, wearing supporting shoes, and making sure to stretch the feet out every day.
Contact Your Podiatrist Today
Find out what could be causing your arch pain. Contact Dr. Cosimo Ricciardi and Dr. Neil Patel at Emerald Coast Podiatry in Fort Walton Beach and Crestview, FL, and serving Niceville, FL, to learn more about what causes arch pain. You can reach us in the Fort Walton Beach, FL, office by calling (850) 862-4119, or in Crestview, FL, by calling (850) 682-6522, so call now.