Persistent foot pain can dramatically impact your life, affecting your ability to stand, walk, and stay active. Occasional foot pain is common, but if you are experiencing persistent foot pain, you need to know when to see your podiatrist. Dr. Jeffrey Agricola at Prestige Podiatry provides comprehensive services for your feet and ankles, including treatment of persistent foot pain. Prestige Podiatry has two convenient office locations in Indianapolis and Carmel, IN.
How Your Podiatrist Can Help with Persistent Foot Pain
Persistent foot pain can be caused by a wide range of conditions, including bunions, plantar fasciitis, fallen arches, foot injuries, diabetic neuropathy, and other conditions.
You need to visit your podiatrist if persistent foot pain is causing:
- Difficulty walking or standing due to pain
- Loss of stability and balance
- Difficulty finding relief from foot pain
- Difficulty putting on shoes
- Reduced mobility and level of activity
- Reduced quality of life
When you visit your podiatrist, the podiatrist will perform a comprehensive examination of your feet, which may include imaging studies. Depending on the cause of persistent foot pain, your podiatrist may recommend:
- Custom orthotics to treat fallen arches, plantar fasciitis, and other conditions
- Surgical therapy to remove bunions or repair damaged tissues
- Laser therapy to boost circulation and promote healing of injuries
- Assistive devices to increase mobility and support
- Physical therapy to improve flexibility and mobility
To help prevent foot pain, it’s important to visit your podiatrist for a regular foot exam at least once each year. Your podiatrist may recommend more frequent visits if you have a chronic medical condition such as diabetes or arthritis, which is affecting your feet.
Want To Know More About Treatment of Persistent Foot Pain?
To learn more about the causes and treatment of persistent foot pain and when to see a podiatrist, talk with Dr. Jeffrey Agricola at Prestige Podiatry. You can reach him in the Indianapolis office by calling (317) 881-0070 or in Carmel, IN, by calling (317) 846-4111, so call today.