Your feet take on a lot of stress and pressure throughout your life. They hold up your weight and help you move. It’s normal to have foot problems. Your podiatrist can help. The podiatrists at Potomac Podiatry Group offer a wide range of podiatry services, including diagnosis and treatment of common foot problems. They have several convenient office locations in Crofton, MD, and Woodbridge, Chantilly, and Sterling, VA, to help you and your feet.

What You Need To Know About Common Foot Problems

Foot problems can happen to anyone at any time. These are some of the most common types of foot problems:

Heel pain can be caused by stepping on sharp objects, accumulating hard deposits in your heel, and plantar fasciitis. You may experience a stabbing type of pain which may increase when you stand and put weight on your foot. Heel pain treatment may include:

• Orthotics, to provide support and cushion
• Anti-inflammatory medication and injections, to reduce inflammation and pain
• Shock wave therapy, to break up hard deposits

Bunions can be caused by a genetic bone deformity of the big toe joint, causing the joint to protrude outward. The problem is increased by wearing shoes which are too narrow. Bunion treatment may include:

• Cushions and wedges inside your shoes to support the bunion
• Anti-inflammatory medication and injections, to reduce inflammation and pain
• Surgery to remove the bunion, known as a bunionectomy

Plantar fasciitis, which can be caused by overpronating, or rolling your feet when you walk. Plantar fasciitis causes intense heel pain and pain on the side of your foot. Plantar fasciitis treatment may include:

• Orthotics, to correct gait issues
• Anti-inflammatory medication and injections, to reduce inflammation and pain
• Physical therapy, to increase flexibility and mobility

Want To Know More About Common Foot Problems?

When you are experiencing foot problems, you need an expert, your podiatrist. To learn more about the causes, signs, symptoms, and treatment of common foot problems and how your podiatrist can help, call the podiatrists at Potomac Podiatry Group. You can reach them at:

• Crofton, MD, by calling (410) 721-4505
• Woodbridge, VA, by calling (703) 583-5959
• Chantilly, VA, by calling (703) 490-5599
• Sterling, VA, by calling (703) 444-9555

Call today.