Do Your Feet Hurt?
Are You Suffering From Tendonitis?

Get Relief With The Help Of An Experienced Podiatrist At Podiatry Affiliates

If you are experiencing pain and discomfort in your foot or ankle, you may be suffering from tendonitis. This condition can affect one or more of several different tendons within your foot or ankle. These include:

• Achilles Tendonitis

  This condition affects the large tendons that connect the back of the heel to the calf muscles. Those who are suffering from this condition typically feel pain when lifting their heel off the ground while walking.

• Posterior Tibial Tendonitis

  This condition affects the tendon under the foot arch. Those who are suffering from this condition feel pain in the arch when pushing off to take a step.

• Anterior Tibial Tendonitis

  This condition affects the main tendon on the front of the ankle. Those who are suffering from this condition feel pain in their instep while walking downhill or down stairs.

• Peroneal Tendonitis

  This condition affects the tendon on the outer side of the ankle and foot. Those who are suffering from this condition feel pain while standing or when pushing off to take a step.

When suffering from tendonitis, it is important to consult with an experienced podiatrist in order to determine the proper treatment plan. When meeting with a podiatrist, it is important to consider possible causes for your condition. In this way, your podiatrist will be better able to determine a treatment plan that will help you heal, while also preventing future injuries.

Some possible causes of this condition include:

• Overuse of the muscle through repetitive or excessive use
• Weight gain
• Inactivity
• Shoes that are worn out on one side
• Foot deformities such as high-arched feet or flatfeet

Each of these can lead to excessive strain of the outer covering of the tendon, which can cause the tendon to swell or to develop small tears. To get a better idea of what might have caused your condition to develop, the podiatrist will ask questions about your overall health, as well as the activities that are causing you pain. The podiatrist might also order x-rays or an MRI to get a better idea of the damage.

If you are experiencing pain in your ankle or foot, it is important to address the condition as soon as possible. Not only will treatment help eliminate the pain, but it will also prevent further damage from occurring. Stop living with foot pain. Give Podiatry Affiliates a call at (716) 839-3930 today.