When talking about foot pain or any other foot-related issue, keep in mind that the average person takes about 7,000 steps a day. No part of the body is subjected to the same type of cruel and prolonged punishment as the feet, so it's not surprising that foot pain in general is so common.
Feet are of course better designed to withstand this kind of abuse, but at the same time it's often impossible to get by with without something going wrong somewhere.
There are many reasons why one or both feet may present with seemingly unexpected painful symptoms, one of which may be a possible nervous disorder.
And while it's important to ensure a responsible diagnosis is made by a trained professional, it's helpful to understand some of the more common examples, including: Morton's neuroma This denotes a condition in which the nerve between the fourth and third toes thickens, preventing painful symptoms.
The most common signs of Morton's neuroma are shooting pains and burning sensations between the fourth and third toes, which are often more intense when walking or exercising.
Women are affected more often than men because the condition worsens with prolonged wearing of high-heeled shoes .pinched nerve A pinched nerve is another common cause of foot pain and can occur on virtually any part of the foot.
Most often, a pinched nerve is the result of some kind of injury or trauma, which can mean anything from a shoe that is too tight to a strong impact from/against a blunt object.
Telltale signs of a pinched nerve include burning sensations, stabbing pain, and general tenderness in the affected area .tarsal tunnel syndrome It could also be that the problem behind the foot pain is tarsal tunnel syndrome, which is the term for the condition where the posterior tibial nerve is pinched or compressed around the ankle.
In addition to obvious symptoms such as frequent cramps and general pain in the affected area, tarsal tunnel syndrome can also manifest itself in the form of numbness, which is particularly noticeable when sleeping Diabetic peripheral neuropathy People with diabetes may also be at an increased risk of foot pain due to diabetic peripheral neuropathy caused by irregular blood sugar.
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Up to 25% of all diabetics suffer from this type of nerve-related foot pain, which takes the form of tingling, burning and stabbing pain in the feet. Again, it can often be worse at night and while sleeping.
