Foot Pain Treatment in Brooklyn & Lower Manhattan

Foot pain is more than just discomfort – it can prevent you from doing your usual activities, whether walking around town, working out, or going to work. At Downtown Pain Physicians, conveniently located in Brooklyn and Lower Manhattan, our skilled foot pain doctors specialize in diagnosing and treating all types of foot and ankle pain. If foot pain is negatively impacting your quality of life – give us a call or schedule an appointment online to get back on your feet.

Common Orthopedic Foot Dysfunctions in Downtown Brooklyn & Lower Manhattan

Feet are there to help us stabilize our bodies and remain in balance. They are made up of bones, which are supported by ligaments and muscles. There are different kinds of causes behind foot disorders, such as bone damage, muscle damage, or soft tissue damage.

Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis usually causes pain in the bottom of the heel and sometimes in the foot arch. This pain is caused by inflammation of the plantar fascia, the thick tissue band connecting the heel to the toes. Wearing the wrong size shoe, poor arch support, prolonged standing, weight gain, or related foot conditions can contribute to this pain. Pain can range from dull to sharp and is often worse after resting, such as in the morning after waking up.

Home treatments such as ice packs, over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medications, and daily stretching exercises can temporarily relieve pain. However, if these methods do not help, more complex treatments such as corticosteroid injections, custom orthotics, physical therapy, or, in severe cases, surgery may be required.

Plantar Warts

Plantar warts are painful growths on the soles of the feet caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). This virus thrives in moist environments such as swimming pools and public showers, making these places habitual sources of infection. Walking or standing can increase the pain of plantar warts. Treatment usually involves salicylic acid-based medications, cryotherapy, or other medical interventions. Recovery can take several weeks, depending on the severity of the wart and the treatment method used.

Sesamoiditis

Sesamoiditis is an inflammation of the sesamoid bones, two small bones located under the big toe that aid movement. This condition often occurs as a result of repetitive stress or trauma to the forefoot. Symptoms include localized pain, swelling, and difficulty bending the big toe. Treatment includes rest, applying ice or heat, using compression bandages, wearing cushioned shoes, and taking over-the-counter pain medications.

What Causes Foot Disorders?

There are different causes behind foot disorders. Some might include overuse, jumping, or running, while others might be sprains and fractures, which occur due to falling and tripping, twisting or rotating, or landing on foot with increased force. Other causes might be an excess strain, bone spurs, untreated flat feet, or a lack of conditioning for the leg and foot muscles.

Conditions such as arthritis may also affect the foot. For example, osteoarthritis can lead to pain and stiffness in the joints of the feet. Rheumatoid arthritis can destroy cartilage and also affect the joints. When you get your foot injured, you might suffer from post-traumatic arthritis. This condition can lead to stiffness and inflammation of the joints. It can also diminish the cartilage that has the function of covering the ends of the bones.

What Are the Symptoms of Foot Disorders?

There are different kinds of symptoms for foot disorders, which depend on the type of injury. However, some common symptoms include pain, swelling, stiffness, difficulty walking, bruising, inability to put weight on foot, or difficulty moving the foot. In cases of Achilles tendonitis and tendonitis, you might also experience swelling, pain along the back of the heel, thickening of the tendon, or a loud popping sound at the back of the heel. How are foot disorders diagnosed?

To diagnose foot disorders, your doctor will ask you about your symptoms, as well as examine the foot and ask you about any recent injuries. You will probably also need to get some imaging tests, such as X-ray, CT, or an MRI.

What Is the Treatment for Foot Disorders?

Treatment of a foot disorder will depend on the symptoms that you are experiencing. Treatment might require a surgical or non-surgical approach.

Some of the non-surgical methods to treat your foot pain:

• Resting, elevating the foot and applying ice to the affected area
• Wearing compression bandages or casts
• Over-the-counter medications, such as aspirin and ibuprofen
• Cortisone shot

In more severe cases, the surgical approach would mean that you might need to get a reconstruction of the bones, joints, tendons, or ligaments, that the damaged tissue might need to be removed, and that might need a fusion of the bones, which can make them more stable.

What Is the Long-Term Outlook for Foot Disorders?

When you suffer from a foot disorder, the long-term outlook will depend on how severe the damage was and whether or not you will need surgery. For example, foot fractures that don’t need surgery take around six weeks to heal. In cases of surgery, recovery might need several weeks and months. Physical therapy can help you strengthen the feet, but you might need up to one year of physical therapy.

While surgery can improve foot disorders, it also comes with side effects and risks of nerve damage or infections.

Can You Prevent Foot Disorders?

There are ways in which we can prevent suffering from foot disorders. It is recommended to be active, as this can strengthen your feet and add up to their flexibility. Exercising regularly is very important to build strong bones and to maintain a good balance. It is important that you warm up before any type of physical activity and that you always stretch before and after being active. Wearing comfortable shoes and making sure that you’re not pushing yourself too hard. If you experience pain during physical activity, it is important to stop the exercise immediately. If you are feeling persistent pain in your foot, you must speak to your doctor, as some cases might worsen when left untreated.

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