Common Ailments Calgary Podiatrists Treat

A Calgary Podiatrist is a specialist in foot and ankle care. The health of the foot, just as any other part of the body is essential.

There are many common problems that affect the feet, and without proper treatment, these problems can lead to more severe problems throughout the body, as the feet are connected to a network of nerves that run throughout the body.

Common Foot and Ankle Problems that a Calgary Podiatrist Will Treat

Ingrown Toenail: Among the feet on the toes, it is most often that the big toe experiences ingrown toenails. The most common cause of an ingrown toenail is prior trauma or pressure to the nail bed. Although they may not seem like a threatening condition, without proper treatment, the ingrown toenail may become infected, and this may lead to more serious health problems.

Bunions and Hammertoes: Both of these problems are common among individuals and are treated by the Calgary podiatrist through conservative treatment and surgical treatments.

Constantly Sore Feet: There are many individuals that suffer from continuous sore feet. There are many reasons for this condition, and one is that many individuals suffer from minor abnormalities in their gait. These abnormalities can be treated by a Calgary podiatrist through prescription custom molded esthetics which are placed in the shoes of the individual.

Forefoot Pain: Forefoot pain results from improper biomechanics and sufferers experience inflammation. Neuromas are common causes of foot pain and typically occurs in the ball of the foot. What this is, is a nerve that becomes irritated. Symptoms, aside from pain, include tingling, burning and shooting pains that worsen with activity.

Plantar Fasciitis / Heel Pain: Plantar Fasciitis can be extremely painful in the feet. Sufferers of Plantar Fasciitis may experience chronic symptoms and immobility. The cause of this condition is due to an injury to one or more of the ligaments that connect the metatarsals to the heel. The condition, without treatment, seldom resolves itself.

Biomechanical Dysfunction: Biomechanical dysfunction is fallen arches or other biomechanical faults that relate to the feet. Individuals that are suffering from biomechanical dysfunction may experience a number of symptoms that include fatigue, pain in the foot, calluses, hammertoes, bunions and back and knee pain. Generally, the Calgary podiatrist will treat the problem with prescription functional foot esthetics, which helps to properly align and support the feet alleviating the discomfort and helping to correct the problem.

Knee, Hip and Lower Back Pain: When the foot suffers from improper foot biomechanics, often other areas of the body are also affected such as the hips, knees and lower back. Calgary podiatrists are trained to diagnose and treat these types of problems.

Other Types of Foot Ailments a Calgary Podiatrist Will Treat

Athletes and Sport Stresses and Injuries to the Feet or Ankle

Corns, Calluses, Warts and Fungal Infection

Knee, Hip and Lower Back Pain due to Foot or Ankle Problems

Calgary podiatrists specialize in both medical and surgical treatments for individuals that suffer from problems with their feet and ankles.