Podiatrists in San Francisco, CA

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San Francisco Listings

Chong Melody Dpm

2100 Webster St
San Francisco, CA 94115

Choy Robert Dr

728 Pacific Ave Ste 502
San Francisco, CA 94133

Clark Joel R

2250 Hayes St
San Francisco, CA 94117

Chang Thomas J Dpm

45 Castro St
San Francisco, CA 94114

Chaparro Albert J Dpm

2480 Mission St
San Francisco, CA 94110

Mission Podiatry Group

2480 Mission St # 327
San Francisco, CA 94110

Harrison Andrew R DPM

220 Bush St
San Francisco, CA 94104

Cheung Catherine Dpm

410 16th Ave
San Francisco, CA 94118

Bernard Jay K Dpm

1580 Valencia St
San Francisco, CA 94110

Fong David Dpm

950 Stockton St
San Francisco, CA 94108

American Board of Podiatric Surgery

445 Fillmore St
San Francisco, CA 94117

American Podiatry Group

450 Sutter St # 1101
San Francisco, CA 94108

Fong Paul Dpm

2339 Irving St
San Francisco, CA 94122

Gerbert Joshua

2250 Hayes St
San Francisco, CA 94117

Denton Jane MD

900 Hyde St
San Francisco, CA 94109

Dintcho Anthony Dpm

2477 Chestnut St
San Francisco, CA 94123

Alberts, Daniel DPM

595 Buckingham Way
San Francisco, CA 94132

Dr. Barry Meskin

45 CASTRO ST # 337
San Francisco, CA 94114

California College of Podiatric Medicine

2250 Hayes St FL 4
San Francisco, CA 94117

Family Podiatry Ctr - Dr Lehrich

1580 Valencia St # 109
San Francisco, CA 94110

Financial District Foot & Ankle Center

100 Bush St Ste 420
San Francisco, CA 94104

Family Foot & Ankle

45 Castro St
San Francisco, CA 94114

Basso Joseph D DPM Inc.

340 Taraval St
San Francisco, CA 94116

Benard Jay K Dpm

1580 Valencia St
San Francisco, CA 94110

Falces Edward MD

909 Hyde St
San Francisco, CA 94109

Divyang U. Patel DPM

2858 San Bruno Ave
San Francisco, CA 94134

AAA Podiatry Clinic of SF

410 16th Ave
San Francisco, CA 94118

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Suffering with Arch Foot Pain?
by: Dave Wilson

If bunions aren’t getting you down, maybe the arch of your foot is causing you pain. Arch pain or arch strain occurs when the tissues in the middle of the foot become inflamed and results in a burning sensation.

The arch of the foot is shaped by a firm band of tissue that joins the toes to the heel bone. This band of tissue plays a vital role in the proper mechanics of the foot and assists in the transfer of weight from the heel to the toes. Thus, when this tissue becomes inflamed, even the slightest movement can cause pain.

There are many different factors that can lead to arch pain. Often arch pain can result from a direct cause such as a foot injury or a structural imbalance of the foot, such as flat feet or a low or high arch. However, the most frequent cause of arch pain is a common condition known as plantar fasciitis.

Plantar fasciitis is a condition that results from excessive stretching of the plantar fascia. This is a wide band of fibrous tissue that runs along the bottom surface of the foot. The inflammation of the plantar fascia usually causes pain to occur in the heel and arch areas. If Plantar fasciitis isn’t effectively treated promptly, further strain can be placed on the arch and a heel spur (a bony growth) may develop on the bottom of the heel.

The most common symptoms of arch pain are tenderness and pain in the arch region of the foot. Pain is usually severe when pressure is applied to the foot after a prolonged period of rest, such as after waking up from sleep.

The most common treatments used to help alleviate arch pain include:

• Supportive shoes - Avoid wearing high-heels as these shoes place a particular amount of stress on the arch region. Instead, wear footwear that properly fits your foot and provides it with proper support including shock absorbing soles, and a moderate, supportive heel. Furthermore, you should wear shoes to support your feet as much as you can. Also, limit the amount of time you walk barefoot, and don’t walk barefoot on hard surfaces.

• Insoles – Special insoles you can insert in your shoes known as orthotics help to alleviate pain by providing your foot with the support it needs to move normally.

• Stretches - Stretching your calf muscle and Achilles tendon causes you to flex your foot, which in turn allows you to stretch the arch. Stretching encourages circulation.

• Massage – Ice massages before bed can help ease sore feet and reduce inflammation. Another effective massage is to rub the bottom of your foot by moving it back and forth over a rolling pin. This helps ease pain caused by plantar fascia.

• Night splint – A night splint can help stretch the plantar fascia while you sleep and prevent stiffness.

• Anti-inflamatory medication – To help ease the pain you can take nonsteroidal anti-inflamatory medication such as ibuprofen. Acetaminophen is also often recommended.

If the above treatments fail to help your arch pain, or pain increases, it’s time for you to visit your doctor - or even better - a podiatrist. Remember, if you want to help heal your feet, you need to be good to them.

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