Foot Pain
Foot pain refers to discomfort or pain in any part of the foot, including the toes, heels, arches, or soles. It can result from various causes, ranging from injury and overuse to underlying medical conditions. Foot pain can be acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term), and its severity can range from mild to severe, depending on the cause. Common symptoms of Foot Pain include:
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Aching, sharp, or burning pain in various parts of the foot.
Swelling in the foot or ankle.
Tenderness or sensitivity to touch.
Difficulty walking or bearing weight on the affected foot.
Numbness or tingling in the foot or toes.
Stiffness or reduced range of motion in the foot or ankle.
Though there are many causes of foot pain, some of the more common causes are:
Plantar Fasciitis
Flat Feet (Pes Planus)
Heel Spurs
Achilles Tendinitis
Metatarsalgia
Bunions (Hallux Valgus)
Morton’s Neuroma
Gout
Stress Fractures
Arthritis.
Peripheral Neuropathy
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Overuse Injuries
Blisters, Corns, and Calluses
Foot Injuries (Sprains and Strains)
Physical therapy is an effective treatment option for people experiencing foot pain, whatever the cause may be. At our physical therapy offices in Bronxville, NY and Mamaroneck, NY we target the root of your discomfort, so we can improve your mobility, and promote healing through personalized exercises and techniques. The key benefits of physical therapy for someone dealing with foot pain are:
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Pain Relief
Improving Flexibility and Mobility
Strengthening Muscles
Correcting Gait and Posture
Improving Balance and Coordination
Reducing Inflammation
Customizing Orthotics and Footwear Recommendations
Preventing Future Injury
Promoting Faster Recovery
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Physical therapy offers a non-invasive approach to managing foot pain, providing a safer alternative to surgery or long-term medication use. Many foot conditions can be effectively managed or resolved with physical therapy, avoiding the need for more aggressive interventions. At Prime Physio Physical Therapy in Bronxville, NY and Mamaroneck, NY we provide a comprehensive, non-invasive treatment option that promotes long-term relief and functional improvement.
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Like acute pain (pain that goes away after a few hours or days), chronic pain can be a great hindrance on your quality of life. Physical therapy is a great option for people with chronic pain, as it relieves pain without the use of drugs, and teaches you how to take preventive action and maintain a pain-free life.
Chronic pain can present itself as:
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Back pain
Headaches or migraines
Joint pain
Nerve pain
It can be caused by a number of reasons, but some of the most common causes of chronic pain are:
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Disease
Overuse injuries
Invasive operations
Work-related incidents
Through a physical examination and a careful look into your medical history, our physical therapists will determine the root cause of your chronic pain and provide you with a plan tailored to you that fits your needs and lifestyle. Our mission is to get you free of your chronic pain and back to your normal life!
Balance disorders can result from physical conditions such as:
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Injuries to the feet, knees, or hips
Arthritis
However, they can also be a result of neurological conditions such as:
Parkinson's disease
Multiple sclerosis
Both of which can cause balance disorders and peripheral neuropathies (weakness, numbness, and pain from nerve damage, usually in the hands and feet).
Our vestibular system–a sensory system that functions to detect the position and movement of our head in space–is one of the most common factors that interferes with balance. Since the vestibular system controls how the brain receives information, if it is impaired it can trick your brain into thinking it is moving even when you are not, which often can lead to a person falling or stumbling as a result. Our vestibular system is responsible for us to maintain balance, both statically and dynamically.
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Static balance is your ability to maintain an upright posture, like standing still.
Dynamic balance is your ability to maintain stability when your basal support changes, like when walking, running, jumping, etc.
A dysfunction in the vestibular system is often the root cause of many balance
disorders, and can present itself as:
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Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
Meniere’s disease
Perilymph Fistula
Vestibular Neuronitis
The assessment of your static and dynamic balance with balance tests and gait tests combined with a physical examination of your posture in your natural position and during movements, along with a look at your medical history will help us get a better understanding of your balance disorder so we can get you the care you need. Our physical therapy practice in Bronxville, NY and Mamaroneck, NY has got you covered. At Prime Physio Physical Therapy, we want you to be able to resume normal life as quickly as possible!