Reasons for Foot Pain

There are many reasons you may experience foot pain. Although diabetes is a one reason to consider when you are having foot pain, arthritis can also be the root of the problem. When it comes to the foot, there are 33 joints which all have the potential of causing pain. Those who have arthritis experience swelling in the cartilage as well as in the lining in the joints. When someone has arthritis in their feet, walking can become extremely painful.

There are two types of arthritis which can affect the feet. The first is rheumatoid arthritis. A person with rheumatoid arthritis will experience inflammation in the joints. As a result of this inflammation, damage and damage of the joint can start to occur. As a result bunion and hammertoes make occur. The next type of arthritis is osteoarthritis. Many people will develop osteoarthritis as a result of a trauma, obesity, or old age. When a person has osteoarthritis, the bone structure of the foot changes, and there may be cartilage damage, spurs, and a narrowing of the space between the joints.

If you have arthritis in your feet there are a few things you can do which may help relieve the pain. Even though it may be painful at first, exercise will aid in the blood flow to your feet as well as helping to improve flexibility. In addition, exercise will help to keep you bones strong as well as your muscles.
As with any type of arthritis, in any part of the body, weight loss will help to relieve the pain for those who are overweight.

When you are suffering from foot pain, it is important that you wear the proper type of shoes. The wearing of high heals is very bad for your feet even if you do not have arthritis. You should avoid wearing high heels on a regular basis, and all together if you have much foot pain. In addition pointed shoes are a style to avoid. You should select shoes which have what is referred to as a "rocker bottom" shoe. You podiatrist can recommend the best shoes for you. Foot supports are a great way to add support for the joints thus reducing the stress which is placed on the joints.