Arch
Pain
(Arch
Strain)
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Definition
Arch
pain,
also
known
as
"Arch
Strain"
refers
to
a
burning
sensation
and/or
inflammation
at
the
arch
of
the
foot.
Cause
Arch
pain
can
be
caused
by
many
different
factors.
An
injury
to
the
foot
or
a
structural
imbalance
can
often
be
the
direct
cause.
Most
frequently
the
cause
can
a
common
condition
called
Plantar
Fasciitis.
The
plantar
fascia
is
a
broad
band
of
fibrous
tissue
located
along
the
bottom
surface
of
the
foot.
Excessive
stretching
of
the
plantar
fascia
causes
plantar
fasciitis.
Inflammation
caused
by
the
plantar
fascia
being
stretched
away
from
the
heel
often
leads
to
heel
pain.
This
pain
is
often
extreme
in
the
morning
when
an
individual
first
gets
out
of
bed
or
after
a
long
period
of
rest.
If the condition is left untreated and strain on the arch continues,
a bony protrusion may develop, also known as a Heel Spur or Heel
Spurs. It is important to treat this condition promptly before it
gets worse.
Treatment
Arch
pain
is
a
common
foot
condition
that
can
be
easily
treated.
If
you
suffer
from
arch
pain
avoid
high-heeled
shoes
whenever
possible.
Choose
footwear
with
a
reasonable
heel,
soft
leather
uppers
or
shock
absorbing
soles
as
well
as
bio-mechanical
arch
supports.
Prevention
When
the
arch
pain
is
pronation
related
"flat
feet",
an
orthotic
support
designed
with
a
medial
heel
post
and
proper
arch
support
is
recommended.
This
type
of
orthotic
support
will
control
over-pronation
"Flat
Feet",
support
the
arch
and
provide
the
necessary
pain
relief.
Recommendation
Flexifly™
Anatomical
Orthotic
Support
Flexifly™
Anatomical
Sport
Generation
II
Flexifly™
Anatomical
1/4"
Heel
Pad
w/
Dress
Leather
Cover
Casual
Orthotics
1/8"
Pad
&
Suede
Cover
Casual
Support
Orthotics
w/
full
1/8"
Pad,
Suede
Cover
Flexifly™
High
Arch
Orthotic
Support
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substitute
for
professional
medical
advice,
diagnosis,
or
treatment.
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seek
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advice
of
your
physician
with
any
questions
you
may
have
regarding
a
medical
condition.
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