Foot Conditions - Keeping Your Feet in Mind
Did you know that there are over seven thousand nerve endings in our feet? Those nerves are encased in and surrounded by roughly 26 bones, 33 joints, and over one hundred muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Considering our feet and ankles are so complex and fragile, yet they take the brunt of our entire weight, it’s a good idea to keep them in mind when we think about our health. When even one bone, nerve, tendon, or ligament is out of alignment, this can cause all sorts of issues to develop.
Plantar fasciitis - a condition that impacts the ligament stretching from our heels to our toes, plantar fasciitis can lead to several issues when left to worsen without treatment. Damage to the tendon causes painful inflammation and can take a long time to heal without the help of a foot doctor.
Flat feet/fallen arches - while flat feet, or fallen arches, are sometimes hereditary in nature (meaning it ‘runs in the family’) excess weight is most commonly attributed to the development of fallen arches or flat feet. This can cause a decrease in the flexibility and stability of our feet, leaving us vulnerable to further injury.
Osteoarthritis - while most cases of osteoarthritis are developed simply due to age, some folks can develop osteoarthritis earlier on because of carrying excess weight. This form of arthritis causes the cartilage in our joints to weaken and thin out, causing pain and stiffness.
Our Podiatrists at Tri County Foot & Ankle Center offers several leading methods used to treat dozens of foot and ankle related issues, especially when used in conjunction with other treatments - such as custom orthotics! For the highest quality and most thorough foot care around, call us today to schedule an appointment with us at our one of our convenient locations in Bayonne, Clifton, Colts Neck, East Brunswick, Jersey City, Kearny, and Randolph, New Jersey.