There are hundreds of small, lubricated sacs throughout the body that act as a cushion in order to help reduce friction and pressure between the bones, tendons and the muscles which move across each other. These are referred to as bursas. These bursas are found all over the foot and during the process while the foot undergoes stress or some other injury, at this point, the foot becomes inflamed and swell which leads to serious pain coupled with discomfort. This condition is referred to as foot bursitis.
What are the Causes of Foot Bursitis?
Excessive use of the feet or an injury often leads to foot bursitis. A lot of stress is exerted on the feet most especially on hard floors or playgrounds. Obesity or when you are overweight is also another factor that stresses the feet. Foot bursitis often occurs from a sudden impact during contact sports or from repetitive impact movements.
Below are some likely causes of foot bursitis:
• Poor fitting shoes or shoes that is improper for a particular sport
• Running, jumping and other recurring activities
• Inadequate warming or stretching before exercising or activity
• Walk with high heel shoes
• Gout
• Arthritis, thyroid or diabetes
• Infections, this is not common
Other Causes of Foot Bursitis include:
Your heels and feet can be painful for various reasons. The most common causes of heel pain are:
1. Planar fasciitis. The tissue (fascia) which connects the heel bone to the base of the toes can become inflamed due to some activities such as running or jumping which results in serious pain at the bottom of the heel. This pain can be worse when waking up in the morning or after sitting for a long period of time.
2. Heel Spur. This is the accumulation of calcium which can be formed at the point where the fascia meets the heel bone. According to a 2015 review of heel pain, it was shown that approximately 10% of people have a heel spur, but most do not feel pain.
3. Stone bruise. Stepping on stone or other hard objects may damage the lower part of your heel.
4. Achilles tendinopathy. Achilles tendinopathy is generally known as the swelling and tenderness around the Achilles tendon. This can happen with bursitis in the heel.
5. Sever’s disease. This is common in children and it has been shown that its effect appears during early puberty when the heel is still developing. Heel tendons can become tight and some sports activities can exert pressure on the heel, leading to injury. This is technically referred to as apophysitis.
6. trapped nerve. This is generally known as a pinched nerve, it can result in pains mostly when it is the outcome of injury.
What are the Symptoms of Foot Bursitis?
Signs and Symptoms of Foot Bursitis may include:
• Pain with some shoes
• Pain during some activities such as walking, jogging or running
• Tenderness and discomfort on the toes, the ball of the foot or heel
• Increased pain, especially when you stand on your toes or bend your foot
• The heel is painful to the touch
• Swollen, red, and warm heel
Foot Bursitis Treatment
Treatment for Foot Bursitis requires restoring the circulation and blood flow to the affected structures in your foot. Pain is caused when swelling, inflammation and decreased circulation generate a blockage, which causes blood flow to be interrupted or slowed. Treatment for this issue requires breaking up the accumulated fluids in your foot to allow for improved healing and quicker recovery.
Products recommended for symptoms of swelling, redness, pain, and inflammation, and if coolness makes your pain feel better:
Ice Substitute Poultice
Bruise Relief Liniment
Muscle Therapy Massage Oil
Products recommended when swelling and inflammation are gone, but you still feel pain, stiffness, weakness, and/or sensitivity in cold and damp weather, and if heat makes your pain feel better:
Pain Relief Liniment
Tendon and Ligament Poultice
Muscle Therapy Massage Oil
