Feeling some foot pain after a long day? Whether it’s in the balls of your feet because you wore your favorite heels all day or a fast, sharp pain on the edges of your feet because of lateral foot pain, whether you like it or not, that’s your body telling you that something is wrong and that you need to do something about it. Your body is waving a big red flag that you should definitely look out for.
You may be tempted to ignore these pains since some of them can disappear the next day after a good night’s rest. It is very important to take note of however that these short bursts of pain can lead to longer, more lasting damage to your feet and overall body health. Here are some of the main reasons you shouldn’t ignore your foot pain.
It’s More Than Just Getting Older
You may think that your foot pain is simply because you’re getting up there in your age. While that may be a valid reason, it definitely does not justify feeling pain and allowing to leave a lasting impact in your day to day life.
Pain in your foot is more than getting older. When these pains are left unchecked, they can often snowball into more impactful problems that could disrupt your daily life and keep you from staying active.
Ball of Foot Pain Can Be Serious
Ever feel like there’s a pebble stuck in your shoe right at the balls of your feet, only for you to take your shoe off and find that there’s nothing there? That can be a sign of ball of feet pain, or metatarslagia. This is commonly caused by improper footwear, foot structure issues, or just general overuse of your feet.
Untreated metatarslagia can lead to:
- A limited range of motion
- Inflammation of the feet
- Pain in the knees, hips or back
- Irritation of the nerves
Dealing with these pains as soon as possible can save you from a massive headache some time in the future.
Lateral Foot Pain Can Be A Lot of Things
If you’re feeling pain along the outside edges of your feet, more often than not, you don’t have to be worried. If the pain is something that doesn’t seem to go away and is starting to affect your daily life, it’s best to get it checked out. You may think that this is caused by you rolling your ankle a couple of times in your youth, but it can often mean that you have:
- Tendon Injuries
- Stress Fractures
- A Poor Walking Gait
You may want to power through the pain, but the risk of worsening the injury is very high and is frankly not worth it. The longer you delay getting help, the longer your recovery might end up being.
Your Feet Is Where Your Day Begins
Think about it. You can’t get to work, pick up your kids, or go to school without your feet. Almost everything that needs doing on a day to day basis depends on having your feet carry you as they take the brunt of all the action.
If your feet are hurting and are taking you away from the things you need to do and start disrupting your daily routine, the rest of your body is sure to feel the strain as well. It’s very important that you do not overlook even the smallest of foot pains as they can escalate rather quickly.
CAFAS Has You Covered
You may be tempted to believe that you’re overthinking your pains and that they aren’t really serious. Trust us when we tell you that we’ve heard that a thousand times before. If you’ve been dealing with foot pain, ball of foot pain, or lateral foot pain, don’t put it on hold. Ignoring these pains could turn a small issue into a much bigger one.
We’re not about the white coats and the cold, empty rooms– we’re about making sure you get the care and comfort you need. We’ll walk you through every step of making sure you get the treatment you need as soon as you need it. Book an appointment with us today and we’ll make sure you get the best care you can possibly get.
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