Arch pain and over-pronation can cause issues for people in every stage of life and can even distress an athlete’s performance in every way. Three causes of this type of pain may be surprising to some who aren’t aware of them. Most of the causes are easily averted, however several can be inherited. Reported by the Cleveland Clinic, 3 of the easily averted causes for arch pain include high heel shoes, tightly-fitting footwear, and deficient arch support . These bad choices can all cause painful foot disorders like bunions, hammertoes, and plantar fasciitis. The Mayo Clinic cites that 2 of the genetic foot conditions that can cause over-pronation and arch pain include fallen arches or arches that are markedly high. Below are some common foot procedures that remedy these disorders and how each of them can be healed.

Foot Arch Pain Can Be the First Sign of Bunion Formation

Having a bunion removed, or a bunionectomy, is the process through which the bump of bone just below the big toe is shaved down to attain a more norma foot shape and width. In the most serious cases where the big toe has situated itself under the other toes, the foot doctor cuts a triangle-shaped portion out of the bone in the big toe to reset it to its proper angle. A single metal osteo screw is turned inside the bone to hold the new position in place. After about 6 to 7 months, the screw is usually removed. Despite the fact that this problem can happen because of pointed shoes, sometimes people are born with the tendency to form bunions. Podiatrists agree that shoes with little space force the toes into an unnatural position can lead to bunions.

Overview of Heel Spur Relief Procedures

Some of the inherited foot disorders include either flat arches or excessively high arches. Both types of arch disorders can affect the average person as well as an active athlete. The result of a flat arch can be arch pain and over-pronation because this injured part of the foot is not working as it should. When this part of the foot malfunctions, foot overpronation occurs which can cause a heelspur, a bony outgrowth in the heel. Surgery is sometimes necessary to remove the boneoutgrowth and relieve the irritation. The podiatrist will use a bone saw to cut away the bony protrusion to relieve the discomfort and ripped muscle tissue it had been causing. The best solution for treating both types of arch disorders so heel spurs can be avoided is by providing the foot with normal arch support through orthotics.

Without Proper Shoes, Painful Hammertoes Can Occur

Hammertoes can be brought on by pointy shoes or footwear that is snug. This problem can affect active people that wear ill-fitting shoes during activity as well. Hammertoes are, regrettably, difficult to fix without a corrective operation. First, a foot doctor can try to straighten the affected toe to try to move it into a more appropriate position. In order for this method to work, wider shoes must be worn form that point on. Hammertoes can occur again if ill-fitting shoes are worn again. If forcing the toe straight with a splint fails, surgery is the only option. The affected toe must have a portion of the bone removed to reduce its twist. The recovery period is very important, as patients who do not rest and elevate their feet as suggested will not heal properly. The way to prevent this condition is to wear roomy shoes.

Regardless of lifestyle, genetic disposition, or age, foot ailments can occur in a fair number of people. Though foot procedures can surgically fix these conditions, most of the time they are never an issue if people wear well fitting shoes and appropriate arch support .

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