Arthritis Foot Pain
Foot pain is not only the problem of diabetic patient but the people with arthritis are also prone to foot pain. Since the foot has 33 joints and thus it is especially prone to arthritis. Arthritis is caused by the inflammation and swelling of the cartilage and joints. It also often includes an increase of joint fluid. Those who suffer with arthritis foot pain find extreme difficulty in movement or walking.
There are different causes of arthritis foot pain, but there are some causes that put a person at greater risk such as bacteria and viral infection, not appropriately taken care of injury or strain, disorders like colitis and ileitis and genetics. There are two forms of arthritis foot pain i.e. Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis. In Rheumatoid Arthritis there is non-specific inflammation of joints which belongs to the hands and feet. With time, rheumatoid arthritis can cause serious, chronic foot problems which include hammertoes, bunions, etc. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative form of arthritis, which usually affects more than one joint. People who are elder in age or suffered with obesity or any other physical trauma have generally Osteoarthritis.
There are some treatments which you can try to get relief from arthritis foot pain, as well as improve the joints flexibility:
Basic exercises, stretching, range of motion, are all best for preventing arthritis foot pain. Through these exercises you will get help in improving the blood flow to the feet, improve flexibility, and thus maintain the strength of bones and muscles. However you should concern with your podiatrist and do those exercises recommended by them.
If you are obese then firstly you should loose your weight as weight puts lot of stress and strain on your joints which causes arthritis foot pain.
You should purchase supportive footwear and feature a high, wide toe box. Those who are suffering from heel pain or arthritis foot pain can purchase rocker-bottom soles which are considered as a good choice. Do not wear high heel shoes and shoes with pointed toes. You can also ask about it to your podiatrist for recommendations.
For knee, ankle and foot supports you can use tensor bandages and braces which offer gentle compression and support and thus reduce stress placed on the joint. In this you will get relief form arthritis foot pain.
You can also apply heating pads or ice packs in order to get rid of inflammation and sooth the aching joints. It also helps in getting relieve from foot pain.
There are different types of anti-inflammatory creams and topical ointments available to give relief from acute foot pain and reduce inflammation. But firstly you should concern with your doctor before using them.
If you are suffer from severe arthritis foot pain or any other joint pain then you may need of surgery to realign or replace joints.
