Foot Pain

This can result from referred pain, metatarsalgia as well as the Morton’s Neuroma.  Most of this mechanical foot pain, can be helped by Chiropractic Care. There is no scientific evidence to prove this, but anecdotal evidence suggests this to be the case.

Referred Pain – This can result all the way from the back (Sciatica) , hip to the knee and the ankle.

Our Chiropractors will determine the cause of the referral pain and provide you with the appropriate treatment plan.

Morton’s Neuroma – This is a thickening of the tissue that surrounds the nerves (in between your foot bones) which lead onto the toes. When this nerve tissue becomes squeezed or irritated, it causes pain, pins and needles sensation through their toes (most commonly the 4th and 5th toes).

The nerve can be irritated by several things including fallen foot arch, improper footwear, and previous injury to the foot.

If caught early, then advice on proper footwear, fitted foot supports (custom made Foot Orthotics) can eliminate the need for further intervention. If not caught early then surgery can be needed.

Our Chiropractors can assess and provide you with Foot Orthotics when there is a need, and carry out relevant Foot mobilisation, manipulation that is needed.

Metatarsalgia – This is a group of symptoms but not an injury. It typically gives pain in the ball of the foot with weight bearing activities such as running, aerobics.

Sharp shooting pains in the toes may also be present, along with pins and needles and numbness feeling.

This often gives only one episode of pain that can be very painful, or it can give a milder but chronic pain that comes again and again over months or years.

Metatarsalgia can result from being overweight, improper shoes, the shape of the foot you have, claw or hammertoes, or any arthritic conditions.

Sometimes this can be corrected with simple use of Foot Orthotics.

Our Chiropractors can assess you for the need of Foot Orthotics and prescribe them when they are needed. They will also use the mobilisation techniques that are useful to the foot.