Seek Help for Your Foot Pain

Seek Help for Your Foot Pain

You are wholly dependent on your feet to get around, to do just about everything, so only when you're having difficulty with them it's that you really notice just how important your feet are. Foot pain is not something to ignore, and although you may not always require professional help, if the pain is severe or chronic, or you just want peace of mind, then you should consult with your Laguna Hills, CA, podiatrists, Dr. Neda Arjomandi of Laguna Woods Podiatry Group.

At-Home Care

You may be able to successfully manage minor foot pain on your own with some rest, ice, and over-the-counter pain medication.

The very important first step toward pain relief is to avoid taking too many while you're in pain. Rest is key and is often recommended by your doctor to allow your feet to heal.

Ice and elevation can assist in reducing inflammation, though you'll want to be careful applying ice, put the ice in a bat, and wrap that in a towel before applying it to the area.

Over-the-counter medication can also help reduce inflammation as well as help with discomfort, but exercise caution that you do not depend on it to get by.

If you find that the pain persists, that it doesn't improve after a day or so, or it's intruding on your everyday activities, then it's time to seek professional help.

Foot Pain Treatment in Laguna Hills, CA

Foot pain that doesn't get better with time or is too severe are typically symptoms that you are perhaps dealing with a foot condition that requires help from your podiatrist. But if you suffer from diabetes you shouldn't wait for a symptom, as the disease makes it difficult for you to sense the signs of trouble, and it's doubly dangerous as it makes foot injuries more difficult to heal.

If you are dealing with foot pain your Laguna Hills, CA, podiatrist can prescribe the treatment best suited for your specific condition. You can schedule a consultation with Dr. Arjomandi of Laguna Woods Podiatry Group by dialing (949) 581-2520.