Common Causes of Foot Pain

Centreville, VA, is proud to have a distinguished podiatry doctor, Dr. James Hurst, caring for ongoing foot pain at the Centreville Foot & Ankle Clinic. 

Many people seek podiatric care because they are suffering from foot or ankle pain. The most common diagnoses for unrelenting foot pain are listed below. Painful feet rob you of your quality of life and take away your enjoyment of living. When your feet hurt, your whole body hurts. We can help you!

Common Causes of Painful Feet

Most people put many miles on their feet and will continue to rely on them for years to come, so we must resolve foot pain before problems get any worse. Some of the more common reasons for painful feet we see at Centreville Foot & Ankle Clinic in Centreville, VA are:

• Foot fractures
  A broken bone, even if it just has a small crack, may cause pain, tenderness, skin bruising, and inability to bear weight. 
• Tendonitis
  This pain is from an inflammation in the tendons of your lower leg and foot. You may experience pain and swelling.
• Bunions
  Bunions are bony lumps that develop at the base of your great toe at the outer edge. Sometimes, bunions develop at the outer side of the pinky toe. They often chafe against shoes.
• Arthritis
  The different types of arthritis include osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and psoriatic arthritis. All kinds of arthritis are inflammatory, causing pain, discomfort, and sometimes deformity of the foot bones. 
• Strains and Sprains
  Sprains and strains injuries to muscles, tendons, or ligaments. These injuries can develop through many different circumstances. You may have swelling and bruising in the injured area and find it difficult to bear weight on your foot, causing you to limp as you walk. 

Our doctor must examine your feet and do a thorough evaluation. Your problem may not be in your feet but in your lower leg or ankle. He will assess your strength and automatic responses. 

X-rays are done in our office, and when necessary, we may order a CAT scan or an MRI. These images give our doctor a clear picture of bones, cartilage, and soft tissue areas to diagnose. 

Don't Suffer from Painful Feet Any Longer!

Call Dr. Hurst today at 703-830-3338 at the Centreville Foot & Ankle Clinic in Centreville, VA, for your appointment for chronic foot pain. Pain is never something you should just accept. Let us help you rid your life of this pain and discomfort.