Treatment for Foot Pain in the New Year
January 27th, 2012 | 
Author: It’s a new year and you’ve finally made a resolution to live pain free, from your feet to the top of your head. Good for you, because living in pain is not necessary, and we’re here to help you find the best treatment for foot pain.
Some of the most common problems this time of year are…
Winter sports or the resolution to lose weight can be hazardous for foot health. If you’ve recently taken up jogging to lose weight, or basketball or skiing for the fun of it, an ankle sprain is likely to be the most common injury you experience. The most common reason for recurring ankle sprain is mistreatment of the initial injury. Proper treatment includes immobilization, reduction of swelling, and re-strengthening of the muscles which support the ankle. Read more about treating ankle sprains, including home treatment hints.
Surgery is very rarely required for ball of foot pain. The symptoms can nearly always be relieved with conservative, non-invasive treatments. Shoe fit is critical to successful treatment for ball of foot pain, so you should bring a couple of pairs of your favorites with you when you come to us for treatment of this condition. Read more
A bunion, or enlargement of the joint of the big toe, can be incredibly painful, especially when walking, jogging, or running. This condition can be greatly exacerbated by a New Year’s resolution to lose weight as you become more physically active. Successful treatment however, will rarely require surgery. Proper shoe fit, custom orthotics, shoe padding, and more can be done to relieve bunion pain and make your resolution achievable. Download our free bunion report, 10 Secrets to Relieve Bunion Pain
Plantar fasciitis and heel spurs are the most common cause of heel and arch pain. The Foot & Ankle Center of Washington, and our Seattle Heel Pain Center, has become the referral center of first choice for even the most stubborn and difficult heel pain problems. Doctors Hale and Huppin have become recognized experts in the effective treatment of heel pain, as well as treatment for foot pain in general – without surgery.
Easy peazy…we trim the nail for you! Well, it’s not quite that simple. However, trimming the ingrown portion of the nail, sometimes to the cuticle, is the effective treatment. We can usually accomplish this treatment without pain by using a local anesthetic. Due to the risk of infection which can result from ingrown toenails, we make it a priority to see patients immediately. If you have an ingrown nail, contact us today for an appointment. Let us know you have an ingrown toenail and we will squeeze you into our schedule right away.
If your resolution for the New Year is to finally live pain free, let us help you begin the process by finding your best treatment for foot pain. Contact us today for an appointment to help you begin the New Year without foot pain.
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