What to Do About Your Black Toenails
Picture this: you're wearing open-toed shoes and look down to see one of your toenails turned black. You probably have a bruise under the nail if you notice this discoloration. Here’s how to treat it.
About 2 million men and women in the United States are treated for plantar fasciitis every year, making it one of the most common causes of painful foot symptoms. As commonplace as it is, inflammation of the plantar fascia isn’t the only cause of foot pain. Learning to recognize the symptoms of plantar fasciitis is an important part of making sure you get the right treatment and quick relief.
Our team of experts helps patients relieve chronic foot pain using advanced treatment options. With locations in Evergreen Golden, Granby and Wheat Ridge, Colorado, the team at Rocky Mountain Foot and Ankle Center makes it easy and convenient to get treatment for plantar fasciitis and other foot problems.
If you’re suffering from ongoing foot pain, here’s how to tell if plantar fasciitis might be to blame.
Plantar fasciitis causes some pretty specific symptoms. In most cases, our team can diagnose the condition based on your symptoms along with a physical evaluation of your foot. The most common symptoms include:
Sometimes, stretching your foot or crouching on the balls of your feet can cause your pain to worsen, too. Some people experience stiffness in their big toe that’s caused by excess tension on the plantar fascia.
Plantar fasciitis symptoms are fairly characteristic, but you can narrow down the possible causes even more by understanding the risk factors that make plantar fasciitis more likely. While anyone can develop plantar fasciitis, you’re more likely to have it if you:
During your office visit, our team will examine your feet and review your lifestyle to determine your risk factors, diagnose the cause of your pain, and prescribe the best treatment plan to relieve your painful symptoms.
Our team can use a number of different approaches to treating plantar fasciitis, including:
Most patients respond well to these more conservative options. However, in rare instances when these options aren’t effective, Our team may recommend surgery to release tension on the plantar fascia.
Roughly three-quarters of Americans will have some type of foot problem during their lifetime. If you’re one of them, we can help you find the relief you need. To get started on a custom treatment plan of your own, call the office convenient to you, or schedule an appointment online today.
