Stop Living with Pain & Start Enjoying Life Again
Many people have flat feet or fallen arches, including children. Flat feet occur when the tendons and ligaments that help to support the foot have weakened to the point that they can no longer support the foot. This results in abnormal pressures and forces on many structures of the feet and body. When your feet are flat, they are actually rolling inward. This inward pressure can cause pressure on the inner ankle, inner knee, the hip, and the lower back. Over time, this imbalance in your foot structure can lead to heel pain, bunions, hammertoes, shin splints, and even knee, hip, or back pain. If you’re seeking flatfoot treatment in Wappingers Falls, NY, turn to our board-certified podiatrist at Hollowbrook Foot Specialists, P.C.
Congenital or Acquired
There are two main types of flat feet: congenital and acquired. Congenital flat feet are present since birth and typically don’t cause a lot of symptoms, while acquired flat feet or fallen arches typically cause pain and discomfort as the ankles start to sag inward.
Know the Symptoms
There are a lot of people with flat feet who never experience symptoms. However, if you have flat feet and do experience symptoms, they may include:
- Tired or achy feet after you stand or play sports
- Foot pain
- Pain in your hips
- Pain in your lower legs
- Pain in your arches
- Pain in your ankles
Treatment Options
No one should have to live with flat foot pain, and at Hollowbroook Foot Specialists, P.C. we’ve helped thousands of children and adults get back to living a pain-free life. Some common treatments for flat feet include:
- Foot and ankle stretches
- Icing painful areas
- An anti-inflammatory medicine
- Custom orthotics
- Supportive bracing or taping
- In severe cases, surgery may be recommended
If a child is discovered with flat feet, sometimes the use of a custom molded shoe insert or orthotic is prescribed. If a child continues to wear orthotics while growing, often a permanent improvement in the structure of the feet occurs. Adults can also benefit from the use of custom orthotics. Frequently, many of the symptoms associated with flat feet are improved by orthotics and orthotics help delay the progress of the conditions.
If flat feet are ignored, these abnormal forces on the ligaments and joints will result in permanent arthritic changes in those joints, which most often require surgery to alleviate.
Learn More About Flatfoot Treatment in Wappingers Falls, NY Today!
Experience Hudson Valley’s most reputable and gentle podiatric care delivered with genuine kindness. We take the time to listen to you and will thoroughly explain all your treatment options so you can make an educated decision. Schedule an appointment today by calling
845-298-9074 or by
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During your appointment, Dr. Schlam and our compassionate team will answer any questions you may have about our office, treatments, affordable payment options, and anything else you want to ask us. You will feel welcomed the minute you walk through our doors and we will do everything we can to ensure you are comfortable throughout all your visits.
Come see for yourself how our board-certified podiatrist and team offer 5-star-rated foot care you can trust at Hollowbrook Foot Specialists, P.C.
