Don’t Ignore Chronic Foot Pain: Get the Help You Need With Foot & Ankle Centers in Frisco, Little Elm, & McKinney

Nearly 80% of Americans experience foot pain at some time in their life — and for many, the pain persists and turns into a potentially disabling condition called chronic foot pain. At Foot & Ankle Centers of Frisco, Little Elm, & McKinney, our expert podiatrists use the most state-of-the-art imaging services and treatments to diagnose and alleviate your pain. Call our office to book your appointment today and get pain relief.

Our Podiatrists Understand Chronic Foot Pain

If you are suffering from foot pain that lasts longer than three months or past the time frame your doctor originally estimated, then you could be diagnosed with chronic foot pain. Most often chronic foot pain develops gradually and then persists longer, while acute foot pain happens suddenly and causes severe symptoms. In some cases, acute pain can grow into chronic pain. For example, if you have a mild ankle sprain that’s expected to heal in a week or two, but you’re still experiencing serious pain months later, it then qualifies as chronic foot pain.

The first step in addressing chronic foot pain is to have one of our podiatrists at Foot & Ankle Centers of Frisco, Little Elm, & McKinney identify the underlying cause. Your podiatrist will ask about your medical history, symptoms, and lifestyle habits. Then a physical exam will be completed to check your foot for redness, tenderness, and swelling. Additionally, your podiatrist will observe what movements cause you pain or discomfort. Additional tests, such as an X-ray, MRI, or 3D CT scan will be recommended to rule out other conditions and determine the underlying cause of your chronic foot pain.

What Causes Chronic Foot Pain?

There are dozens of causes of chronic foot pain. Lingering pain can be felt in your arch, heels, the top of your foot, or anywhere else around the foot. Some causes include:

Achilles tendinitis
Plantar fasciitis
Heel spurs
Bone fractures
Joint degeneration
Sesamoiditis
Plantar fibromatosis
Nerve compression
Nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy)
Tarsal tunnel syndrome
Haglund’s deformity
Achilles tendon spur
Xanthomas
Calluses
Neuromas
Bunions
Gout
Extensor tendinitis
Tarsal coalition

Treating Chronic Foot Pain with Our Expert Podiatrists

Podiatrists at Foot & Ankle Centers of Frisco, Little Elm, & McKinney offer comprehensive treatment plans that are unique to your condition or injury. Some common non-surgical options include:

Anti-inflammatory medication
Custom orthotics
Stem cell therapy
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy
Physical therapy
Taping, bandaging, or splinting
Corticosteroid injection
Neurolysis (chemical nerve destruction)

Many of our patients have reported that their chronic foot pain often improves after a course of nonsurgical treatments. For chronic pain that does not improve with conservative methods, our podiatrists offer surgical options that can fix the underlying issue and give you permanent pain relief. Our expert podiatrists have experience in providing surgical repairs to ligament, tendon, bone, or joint damage that has caused chronic foot pain.

Our expert podiatrists at Foot & Ankle Centers of Frisco, Little Elm, & McKinney use minimally invasive techniques whenever possible, and they offer the most up-to-date surgical protocols, such as Lapiplasty® 3D Bunion Correction™. If you have chronic foot pain and feel frustrated, don’t give up. The Foot & Ankle Centers of Frisco, Little Elm, & McKinney team won’t rest until you’re out of pain and back to your regular routine. Call our office to schedule your appointment today and get relief for your painful feet.

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Don’t Ignore Chronic Foot Pain: Get the Help You Need With Foot & Ankle Centers in Frisco, Little Elm, & McKinney

Our Podiatrists Understand Chronic Foot Pain

What Causes Chronic Foot Pain?

Treating Chronic Foot Pain with Our Expert Podiatrists

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