Foot Pain

Foot Pain services offered in Brooklyn , NY

Up to 36% of the population suffers from foot pain. In the Midwood neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City, highly trained podiatrist Howard Frank, DPM, finds the root cause of foot or ankle discomfort and uses innovative treatments to restore your foot’s structure and function. Schedule an evaluation with Dr. Frank by calling his office or booking a visit online today.

Foot Pain Q & A

What is foot pain?

Foot pain is an uncomfortable feeling in your foot, often resulting from an injury or disease. It can appear in your heel, arch, ball of the foot, toes, or other areas and is often a symptom of an underlying health concern. Foot pain can significantly affect your mobility. See Dr. Frank at the first sign of severe or ongoing foot pain to receive the relief you deserve.

What does it feel like to have foot pain?

Foot pain may appear as:

Sharp pain
Dull aching
Ongoing discomfort
Pain that comes and goes
Numbness
Weakness
Stiffness
Swelling
Warmth
Tingling
Burning
Radiating pain

Dr. Frank helps determine the root cause of your discomfort to establish how to best treat your condition.

What can cause foot pain?

The following conditions can contribute to foot, ankle, or heel pain:

Tendinitis
Arthritis of the foot and ankle
Neuromas
Plantar fasciitis
Ingrown toenails
Bunions
Corns
Calluses
Bursitis
Plantar warts
Hammertoe
Mallet toe
Flat feet
Bone spurs
Fractures
Sprains
Strains
Gout
Tendon ruptures
Raynaud’s syndrome
Neuropathy
Tarsal tunnel syndrome

Determining the root cause of your discomfort helps Dr. Frank customize a treatment that provides the most relief.

How is the cause of foot pain diagnosed?

Dr. Frank examines your ankles and feet, reviews your symptoms and medical history, assesses your gait, and may recommend diagnostic testing. You might need blood testing, nerve tests, an ultrasound, X-rays, an MRI, or a CT scan.

How is foot pain treated?

Your customized foot pain treatment plan may consist of one or more of the following:

Orthotics (shoe inserts)
Medications
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections
Steroid injections
Physical therapy
Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE)
Heat packs
Massage
Altered physical activity
Change in footwear
Splinting
Casting
Shockwave therapy
Laser therapy
Minimally invasive surgery

Take good care of your feet by wearing comfortable shoes, not overtraining, maintaining a healthy weight, and taking breaks from standing for long periods. Avoid smoking, take medications for underlying medical problems as directed, and wear compression stockings if asked to. See Dr. Frank at the first sign of a foot or ankle problem.

Schedule a foot pain evaluation with Howard Frank, DPM, by calling his office or requesting an appointment online today.