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Can a Foot Doctor Help With Back Pain?

Those of us involved in podiatry on a day to day basis know that problems with your feet can often be indicative of conditions that one would not normally associate with the feet. Diabetes is a prime example of a condition that at first glance many people don’t realize heavily impacts the feet.

But did you know that certain types of back, hip or leg pain could also potentially be caused by an issue with your feet?

For example, if you have lower back pain, you may have what is known as Morton’s Toe/Morton’s Foot. Morton’s Toe/Morton’s Foot is defined by a long second metatarsal and it could potentially be responsible for what is causing you pain. This condition can not only cause pain in the lower back area, but it can also cause pain throughout the body.

There is an easy examination the doctor can do to determine whether you may have Morton’s Toe/Morton’s Foot. And the good news is that with Morton’s Toe/Morton’s Foot, you don’t have to live with the chronic pain. Treatment options for Morton’s Toe/Morton’s Foot include correcting the pronation of the feet by placing a thin pad under the ball of the foot in all shoes. You want to be sure you do not place it under the second metatarsal because even though it may seem like the logical thing to do in order to give local pain relief to that area, it may make Morton’s Foot worse where it exists or it could even create the symptoms of the condition when the foot is otherwise normal.

If you are experiencing inexplicable lower back pain from which you have not been able to find relief, you may want to schedule an appointment with one of our Dayton and Springfield area podiatrist to determine whether you may have Morton’s Toe/Morton’s Foot.
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Kelvin Park said…
If you suffer from upper back pain so that you have do regular exercise because the exercise keep good your body and health.Upper Back Pain Treatment
August 11, 2011 at 5:12 AM
Depuy Pinnacle Lawsuit said…
Interesting blog you have here about how to determine the root cause of lower back pain by the foot. Thanks for this information. Great job!

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February 14, 2012 at 7:03 AM
Unknown said…
Very valuable information. Foot Doctors can certainly help with the lower back pain. Orthotics are very powerful in alleviating any issues with the back. I was helped by a Podiatrist in Mississauga, ON with my sciatica pain. I would recommend anyone in Ontario to definitely visit MediFeet Clinic & Orthotics Centre in Mississauga for any foot and back related problems.
June 27, 2016 at 10:59 AM
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