Foot Pain
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As left ignored, foot pain or leg pain can become a chronic problem, effecting or effected by our bodies, above the feet!
The foot & ankle is made up of a number of small bones interconnected by ligaments & tissue’s all working together to give the strength, stability and flexibility the foot & ankle needs to function properly.
Common conditions of the foot & ankle areas which can give rise to pain include:
- Acquired flat foot, Plantar fasciitis, Achilles pain, Sprained ankle.
- Acquired flat foot – when the inner side of the foot or inner arch flattens. Symptoms can include, pain, swelling, change in foot shape & knee pain or swelling.
- Often, people who have Plantar Fasciitis describe it as a sharp pain, most often under the heel or instep of the foot.
- Heel pain is a very common foot problem. The sufferer usually feels pain either under the heel or just behind it (Achilles tendinitis), where the Achilles tendon connects to the heel bone.
- Sprained ankle. Typically the result of a sudden twisting or “going over” on the ankle joint. Typical symptoms are swelling, bruising, pain & instability of the ankle.
Osteopathic with Acupuncture Treatment is Dependant on the diagnosis & specific to any individual. We can use a variety of gentle techniques to increase the mobility of the joints & the flexibility of the muscles in the foot.
Equally David will often look at the foot mechanics, as the underlying cause of; knee, hip or lower back issues.