In adults, a common cause of arch pain is injury to the plantar fascia. The plantar fascia is a large thick ligament which helps support the arch of the foot. This ligament and the large fat pad under the heel bone can become very inflamed, causing severe pain. Often this is caused by poor foot posture. The proper medical name for the condition is plantar fasciitis.
Successful treatment involves a complete and thorough examination which looks at the foot and body posture. Sometimes podiatrists at Foot Life will order special x-rays which allow them to see the position of the bones and joints in the feet when people are standing. This can help in the diagnosis of the condition.
For many years podiatrists have prescribed orthotics (prescription foot supports) for adults with this problem to control the underlying poor foot posture. Podiatrists at Foot Life will also give advice regarding stretching exercises for the plantar fascia.
Arch Pain
In adults, a common cause of arch pain is injury to the plantar fascia. The plantar fascia is a large thick ligament which helps support the arch of the foot. This ligament and the large fat pad under the heel bone can become very inflamed, causing severe pain. Often this is caused by poor foot posture. The proper medical name for the condition is plantar fasciitis.
Successful treatment involves a complete and thorough examination which looks at the foot and body posture. Sometimes podiatrists at Foot Life will order special x-rays which allow them to see the position of the bones and joints in the feet when people are standing. This can help in the diagnosis of the condition.
For many years podiatrists have prescribed orthotics (prescription foot supports) for adults with this problem to control the underlying poor foot posture. Podiatrists at Foot Life will also give advice regarding stretching exercises for the plantar fascia.