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most obvious symptoms of trouble are foot pain or dysfunction (limping,
favoring one foot or the other, inability to put weight on the heel
and/or the toes). Foot pain can be due to ill-fitting, inappropriate
footwear that cramps your feet; injuries that keep you from walking
well--or at all; sprains which stretch or tear ligaments (which connect
bones); and stress fractures of bones in the foot, which can result
from accidents or overuse while engaging in sports or exercise. Just as
foot disorders may originate elsewhere in the body, problems
experienced in the feet can cause difficulties in other parts of the
body.
Your feet are extremely complex structures composed of bones, joints,
ligaments, muscles, tendons, nerves, blood vessels, and skin. They are
also subject to injuries and problems caused by normal wear and tear
over years of supporting the weight of your body and making it possible
for you to stand, walk, run, and jump.
How can foot problems endanger parts of your body?
Foot pain and dysfunction caused by illness or injury can force you to
modify your gait (the way you walk) and create significant stresses on
the joints of your legs, hips, and lower spine. Your feet are the
foundation for your entire body. When they suffer from pain,
misalignments, malformations, and malfunctions, your whole body is
placed in jeopardy. Even without pain, foot dysfunction can cause your
whole body to overcompensate, which can lead to back pain and even
headache, not to mention the emotional stress of discomfort and
limitations on movement that can spread from the feet upward.
Who suffers from foot problems?
No one is safe from foot problems. But older or overweight individuals,
diabetics, and serious athletes and dancers who place great demands on
their feet are more prone to foot disorders. If you are troubled by
chronic or recurrent foot pain and/or dysfunction, you would be wise to
consult a chiropractor, who has experience relieving such pain and
preventing it from causing even more painful and disabling joint,
muscle, connective tissue, and nerve problems in any part of your body.
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What can chiropractic do?
A chiropractor can help you overcome foot and ankle problems that can
cause additional problems: your legs, hips, lower back. Your
chiropractor will employ a number of diagnostic tests, including
examining your gait and foot function, and take a thorough history to
assess the nature of your foot problem. He or she will palpate (move)
your feet and ankles to measure any limitations in range of motion, to
identify what is causing your pain, and determine the best course of
treatment or if referral to a specialist is called for.
Chiropractic adjustments of your feet--and elsewhere in your body, as
required--can restore function and relieve pain. As a result, your body
structures can be relieved of or protected from painful disorders
stemming from or causing your foot problems. In addition, your
chiropractor may recommend shoe inserts (orthotics) to help solve some
of your foot problems and can provide nutritional and lifestyle
counseling that could help reduce biological and psychological stresses
on your body as a whole, improving your overall well-being, including
your foot health.
Remember, help is near to home. If you are concerned about your health
or considering care for your foot pain. At MyHealth here in
Mississauga you can count on us. We look
forward to evaluate your health and offer you the best treatment or
alternatives. We are conveniently located in Streetsville Village in
Mississauga.
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