Prolotherapy and Foot Pain Links

Morton's Neuroma & Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
It is quite common for people with the diagnosis of a neuroma, or nerve entrapment, to undergo multiple surgeries attempting to alleviate the entrapment. One individual came to us at Caring Medical with a history of 15 surgeries! This occurs primarily because most physicians incorrectly believe numbness is equated with a pinched nerve. Ligaments and tendon weakness in the limb also cause chronic numbness in an extremity.

The Achilles Tendon and Heel Spurs
The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon of the human body and is one of the most commonly injured tendons in sports. It is the tendon responsible for plantar flexing of the foot, which is how athletes are able to spring off of each step.

Poor Foot Biomechanics
Poor foot biomechanics may be responsible for a myriad of chronic complaints, including pain in the feet, knees, lower back, and neck.

Chronic Foot Problems Achilles Tendon
As we age, flat feet become more common. This means that the foot has too much pronation (turning outward). As the foot pronates excessively, a plantar fasciitis or even a heel spur can occur. To prevent these injuries from occurring, proper footwear is essential to support the arch through correct orthotics. Once plantar fasciitis occurs, Prolotherapy of the plantar fascia (strong attachments at the bottom of the foot) can be quite helpful in eliminating this pain.

Arches of the Foot
Although skeletal structure is important to arch support, without the ligaments, the arches would collapse. The plantar ligaments (ligaments on the bottom of the foot), which are stronger and larger than dorsal ligaments (ligaments on top of the foot), tie the inferior edges of the bones together. The most important ligament in the maintenance of the medial longitudinal arch is the plantar calcaneonavicular, or spring ligament.

FLAT FEET
Recently I saw a 58 year old woman for follow up consultation in regards to her natural hormone replacement therapy. She had started coming in about 6 months ago. She told me that she had "flat feet" and that she had quite a bit of pain, primarily across the tops of both feet and at the inner side of the arch, for many years. Flat feet or fallen arches, as the condition is also known, occurs because ligament weakness allows the arch to collapse during normal ambulation, or even at rest.

Flat Foot Pain and Posterior Tibial Tendon Injuries
There are many causes of flat feet. Two of the more common are genetic - you were born with it. Acquired flat footedness, on the other hand, usually means your posterior tibial tendon is worn out and not supporting your arch. Often, but not always, a flat foot can be painful and achy. Usually, but not always, posterior tibial tendon injuries, can be painful. Very painful!

The Painful Big Toe
It may seem odd that a treatment that stabilizes joints would help loosen up a rigid joint. Hallux rigidus is a condition characterized by bone spurs in the first metatarsophalangeal joint. In other words the big toe does not flex or extend very well. It is rigid. The usual traditional treatment offered to the patient is often a joint replacement. Another treatment option is Prolotherapy.

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