Are painful feet stopping you for doing the activities you enjoy? Is it heel pain, arch pain, under-foot pain, achillies pain? There are various types and reasons that we can experience discomfort and pain in our feet. Our experienced podiatrists will thoroughly assess you to get to the bottom of the issue. Once they have the correct diagnosis, they will provide the most effective treatment. We want you moving again, with feet that feel great!
Heel Pain
Heel pain is a common foot complaint that we see often at our Camberwell clinic. It can develop due to various issues, one common cause being Plantar fasciitis. Another common cause is Tarsal tunnel syndrome. These both have similar symptoms so it’s important you get an accurate diagnosis. After listening to your concerns and conducting a thorough assessment, our podiatrists will apply their expert knowledge to provide a treatment plan.
Common causes of heel pain:
- poor foot mechanics
- unsuitable footwear
- plantar fasciitis (heel spur)
- tarsal tunnel syndrome
- bruised heel
- heel stress fracture
- Severs disease
People experience pain in different parts of the feet, and their causes can vary widely. Diagnosis with a podiatrist is important to correctly address the issue.
The forefoot area is complex, made up of multiple joints, tendons, ligaments, nerves and small muscles. Any one of these structures can be injured. Forefoot pain may be caused by the following:
- Morton’s Neuroma
- Joint capsulitis/overload
- Ligament tears
- Joint degeneration
- Stress fracture
The arch has many structures that can be injured. Pain in this area can be caused by one or a combination of different conditions, including:
- Plantar fascial pain
- Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction/tear
- Osteoarthritis
- Peroneal tendonitis
Common disorders occurring in the rear of your foot include:
- Achilles tendinopathy
- Retrocalcaneal bursitis
- Plantar fasciitis
- Calcaneal stress fractures
- Heel fat pad atrophy
- Tarsal tunnel syndrome