Everyone has experienced at least for a moment how a foot pain feels, maybe for a long day at work with heels, or maybe for an intense walk. We use them daily, so some discomfort at the end of the day can go unnoticed, but what if it’s something constant, you could rely on your foot confidently? Here at Genesis Orthopaedic and Spine we have one priority: that you walk and live comfortably. Foot pain can go from mild to severe pain and can disrupt your daily routine, don’t worry, we are here to help you.

For specialized care, turn to the experts at Genesis Orthopaedic and Spine in New Jersey, serving Middletown, Ridgewood, Westfield, West Orange, Morristown, and surrounding areas such as Belford, Holmdel, Fair Lawn, Midland Park, Clark, Mountainside, Livingston, Millburn, Madison, and Florham Park. Our team focuses on nonsurgical and minimally invasive treatments, helping you find relief from your pain and get back to your daily activities without unnecessary interventions.

For appointments, call us or book online at any of our convenient locations in Middletown, Morristown, Ridgewood, Westfield, and West Orange.

Where do You Feel Foot Pain?

Foot pain can be suffered in any part of the feet including:

Heel
Arch
Toes
Top of The Foot
Bottom of The Foot
Ball of the Foot

Remember that your feet are the base of your body, they carry all your bodyweight, for that reason it is common to be affected by the use/overuse of your foot, but also are situations that could come by a chronic disease like arthritis.

Most of the time this shouldn’t be a big problem, but if the pain is too severe to let you move freely or the pain is ongoing, it becomes a reasonable concern that deserves attention.

Causes of Foot Pain in New Jersey

The feet are one of the most complex parts of the body. There are a wide variety of reasons why you could feel foot pain, and the only way to diagnose an effective treatment is to review what part of your foot is being more affected, we can identify potential causes depending on the area where the pain is located:

Top of Foot Pain

Gout.
Osteoarthritis.
Sprains or strains.
Tendonitis.

Bottom of Foot Pain

Bursitis.
Bunions.
Corns and calluses.
Flat feet (fallen arches).
Morton’s neuroma.
Osteoarthritis.
Plantar fasciitis (commonly causes arch and heel pain).
Plantar warts.
Sprains or strains.

Side of Foot Pain

Bursitis.
Bunions.
Cuboid syndrome (subluxation of midtarsal joint).
Jones fracture.
Peroneal tendonitis.
Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD).
Stress fractures.

Heel Pain

Achilles tendon rupture.
Achilles tendonitis.
Bursitis.
Heel fracture.
Plantar fasciitis.

Toe Pain

Bunion.
Broken toe.
Gout.
Hammertoes.
Ingrown toenail.
Raynaud’s syndrome.

Nerve Pain in the Foot

Baxter’s neuropathy.
Burning feet syndrome.
Diabetes-related neuropathy.
Peripheral neuropathy.
Sciatica.
Tarsal tunnel syndrome.

Diagnosis of Foot Pain in New Jersey

To diagnose correctly, a foot pain is necessary to make a physical examination, and in some cases, conduct other tests like x-rays. It is well known that foot pain is quite common, but if you feel any of these symptoms you probably need medical attention:

Your foot discomfort is a result of a recent injury.
The region that’s causing your discomfort appears discolored or shows other signs of inflammation.
You are unable to put any pressure on your foot following the injury.
Your pain occurs abruptly and is intense.
You have a medical condition that affects blood circulation, leading to foot pain.
You are experiencing a fever along with foot pain.
The area causing you pain has a visible wound.

Treatment of Foot Pain in New Jersey

The treatment for foot pain will vary depending on the diagnosis, the treatment for a fracture isn´t the same as the one for Gout, we recommend you to talk with your provider before making assumptions, since misdiagnosis could lead to an inadequate care and to worsen damage or at least delay healing.

Schedule a visit for foot pain treatment in New Jersey today by calling or booking a visit online at Genesis Orthopaedic and Spine.