Exercise Pain

There are few things more frustrating for those that enjoy exercising regularly than a foot complaint. In many cases, the problems compound as your foot or lower limb injury causes you to lose fitness and leaves you susceptible to other health complications.

Running and walking are our most common forms of exercise and while they are fantastic for cardiovascular health, muscle strength and general health and wellbeing, they are also activities that have a high impact on our feet. An array of foot complaints can arise from frequent exercise, particularly for those who walk or run long distances, and may necessitate podiatry in Belmont or Geelong.

Some of the more common exercise injuries include:

• Achilles tendonitis
• Heel pain
• Arch Pain
• Stress fractures of bones
• Pain at the base of the big toe

These complaints are relatively easy to resolve if they are seen to by a qualified podiatrist in Geelong shortly after discomfort becomes apparent. Exercise enthusiasts frequently find that their issue is the result of their unique foot shape and inappropriate footwear. Precise Podiatry in Belmont, Geelong and elsewhere offer state of the art 3D foot scanning to generate an exact foot profile that we can then match to the ideal orthotic.

Although they are beneficial to a large number of people, orthotics don’t resolve all foot conditions and Precise Podiatry in Geelong and Belmont have an extensive range of treatments to match the array of foot conditions that people develop. This includes strengthening and stretching, rehabilitation programs, footwear and lifestyle advice and many other modes of treatment.

Some people choose to push through the pain in the hope that their original issue will heal. This is seldom the case and will generally result in further deterioration and new injuries because, in compensating for your first injury, you place stress on other body parts. In all likelihood, you will eventually have to see a podiatrist in Belmont or a podiatrist in Geelong, and the problem might be significantly worse than otherwise.

As with all things health related, prevention should be your priority when it comes to foot care. When this isn’t possible, early detection of a lower limb issue should ideally be followed up with a trip to the podiatrist in Geelong at the earliest convenience. Early treatment of foot problems has much better outcomes and will help you get back on the track or in the gym faster. If you or an exercise partner has a foot issue, get in touch with one of the qualified practitioners at Precise Podiatry in Geelong, Belmont or any of our twelve great locations.