Common Foot Problems

Heel Pain / Plantar Fasciitis

Sharp, Shooting pain in the heel
Pain in first step down
Pain radiating up the leg or to the toes
Can cause pain in other areas of the foot as the body’s way of compensating for the problem.

Heel Spurs

Sharp, Shooting pain in the heel.
Pain in the first step from a resting
Pain radiating up the leg or to the toes
Can cause pain in other areas of the foot as the body’s way of compensating for the problem

Flat Feet

Pain in ankles
Knee pain, hip pain or lower back pain
Children with flat feet, trips and falls frequently and are clumsy
Fatigue in feet

High Arches

Pain in the ball of the foot
Pain in the heel
Bunion of the 1st or 5th toes
Corns or calluses in the area of high pressure

Pain in the BOF / Metatarsalgia

Sharp Pain in the Ball of the foot
Dull achy pain in the Ball of the foot
Throbbing pain in the Ball of the foot

Ankle Pain / Sprain

Swelling or bruising
Pain with motion
Inability to walk properly or walk with a limp

Arthritis

Increased stiffness
Swelling
Generalized foot pain

Varicose / Spider Veins

Swelling in the ankle or foot
Tired, achy legs or feet
Swelling in the legs

Bunions

Redness or swelling on the joint
Pain in the joint
Big toe deviating towards the lesser toes

Hammer Toes (Claw Toes)

Stiff or painful
Corns
Difficult to fit in regular shoes

Diabetes

May have numbness or tingling in feet
Hard, thickened skin
Possible openings in the skin or ulcers

Ingrown Toenails

Redness
Signs of inflammation or infection
May have pus coming out
Can be very painful
May give evidence of cellulitis

Fungal Nails

Yellow or white discolouration of the nail
Thick toenails
Crumbling Nail

Corns / Calluses

Yellow or white discolouration of the nail
Thick toenails
Crumbling Nail

Plantar’s Warts

Raised skin
Pinpoint black dots on the skin
May be some associated pain in the area
Often times there are multiple lesions present