Can A Podiatrist Help With Arch Pain?

One of the most interesting aspects of the structure of your foot is the arch. It is composed of 3 main components including one transverse arch and the two longitudinal arches. There are also many tendons, ligaments, muscles, and bones that can suffer damage or injury, resulting in direct or radiating arch pain.

What are the basic arch types?

• High Arches

• Low Arches

• Neutral or Medium Arches

Individuals with low and high arches are most susceptible to developing arch pain.

What are common causes of arch pain?

• Shoe Fitted Improperly: Your arches require the right support to carry your weight and avoid excess stress. Always have your walking gait and arch type evaluated by your foot doctor to determine what arch support is best for you. Custom made orthotic inserts can further support your arch and enhance your foot health in a variety of other ways.

• Stress Fractures: These are small cracks in the bone that are caused by repetitive stress motions. These can occur from work, sports, and exercise, or by a single accident such as from dropping something heavy on your foot.

• Plantar fasciitis (Heel Pain): While plantar fasciitis is also a cause of heel pain, there can often be pain in the arch associated with this inflammatory condition. The plantar fascia is the wide band of connective tissue running along the bottom of your foot. This tissue can become swollen and even torn from overuse, walking or running on hard surfaces and by not having proper arch support.

If your arches are aching, see our podiatrists for the proper diagnosis and treatment. Our doctors specialize in Foot & Ankle Pain. Call (718) 745-6220, Dyker Park Footcare, PLLC is conveniently located in Brooklyn NY. With access to state-of-the-art technologies, our Foot and Ankle Doctors,  can help you manage all of your foot and ankle conditions. Please request an appointment online or call (718) 745-6220 today.