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Throughout your life, experiencing some form of foot pain and heel pain is unavoidable.
If you are lucky, the problem is minor and you feel better quickly. But, sometimes it takes weeks before you can get back to walking, running, and jumping like normal.
Read on to learn more about what causes foot and ankle pain, how to prevent injuries, and when you should see a doctor.
From the tips of your toes and ball of your foot to your arch and ankle, you can experience pain in a wide variety of places on your foot.
Some of the most common reasons people experience foot pain include:
If you know the cause of your pain and your injury is minor, it is usually safe to attempt to treat your foot or ankle yourself before going to the doctor’s office or urgent care.
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In situations like these, you may be able to eliminate or alleviate your pain with cold therapy, over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and plenty of rest (including avoiding activities that worsen your pain).
See a doctor before trying self-care for your foot or ankle if:
Everyday accidents happen—like slipping on a wet floor at a store—but, some are more avoidable than others, especially when it comes to athletics. If you’re training or playing sports, here are some ways you can decrease your risk of hurting your foot or ankle:
If your injury is serious or if your pain debilitating and not going away after trying home remedies, you should see medical attention.
Logansport Memorial Hospital’s close-to-home, full-service podiatrist Dr. Scott Marsh can help.
Make a podiatry appointment with our experienced foot care specialist to determine what is happening with your foot or ankle and get a customized pain management treatment plan.
Dr. Marsh is located in the Medical Office Building West, Suite 140, at 1201 Michigan Avenue in Logansport.
“When your feet hurt, you hurt. I will take the time to listen to your problem and do what I can to help.”—Scott Marsh, DPM, FACFAS
To make an appointment with podiatrist Dr. Marsh, please call the Foot & Ankle Center at (574) 753-FEET (3338).