How our podiatrists in Denver, CO, can help you get relief from foot pain
Foot pain can be difficult to deal with. You may be tempted to just ignore it, but you shouldn’t. Untreated foot pain can have serious consequences. It can stop you from being active, which can cause you to gain weight. Chronic foot pain can also make you feel like you are missing out on your life. Instead of ignoring your foot pain, visit our podiatrist to get back on your feet.
Dr. Florin Costache and Dr. Lorry Melnick at Cherry Creek Foot & Ankle Clinic in Denver, CO, provide a wide range of podiatry services, including diagnosis and treatment of foot pain.
Foot pain can be caused by:
- Foot stress caused by overuse
- Heel pain caused by a bruise or plantar fasciitis
- Joint pain from osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis
- Diabetes-related foot pain including neuropathy
- Trauma to your feet, ankles, or toes
- Torn tendons and ligaments
- Broken bones
Your podiatrist provides effective treatments for foot pain, designed to:
- Provide pain relief
- Enhance mobility
- Get you back on your feet
To aid in diagnosing the cause of your foot pain, your podiatrist might:
- Perform a comprehensive examination of your feet
- Order lab testing to determine underlying conditions which may be causing your foot pain
- Order imaging studies to determine if you have any structural abnormalities or damage to your feet
Depending on your condition, your podiatrist may recommend:
- Custom made orthotics to treat flat feet, peripheral neuropathy, and other foot conditions
- Prescription strength anti-inflammatory medication to treat swelling and pain
- Corticosteroid injections to relieve pain and swelling in joints and other areas of your feet
- Extracorporeal Shock Wave Treatment (ESWT) to treat plantar fasciitis and heel pain
- Gait evaluation to relieve foot pain caused by gait problems
- Physical therapy to help restore flexibility and mobility
- Surgical treatment to repair fractured or broken bones, or torn ligaments and tendons
To learn more about the causes and treatments of foot pain and how your podiatrist can help, call Dr. Florin Costache and Dr. Lorry Melnick at Cherry Creek Foot & Ankle Clinic in Denver, CO. You can reach them in the office by calling (201) 613-2957, so call today.
