Question
I hurt my foot playing tennis, sounded like a pop it just bothered me very little so i kept playing but it always bothered me over time
About a year ago I bought orthotics and it helped my problem over the arch area, but it never seems to go away completely. I was playing tennis and walking during that time but I stopped doing all that and it improved however  whenever i mow the lawn my foot gets irritated and bothers me for days  other times when mowing hardly bothers me at all.  Is it possible that i have a torn fascia? how
would i know? I don' t have any real pain just irritation when walking for a bit. I have not seen a doctor because I don't have insurance. Click on the link to see a drawing where my problem is it should help you get an idea to what it is.

http://www.digitalart.f-sw.com/foot3d.JPG  

If the link does not work just type it in. The red dot is the problem area

Answer
Hi Rocco,

Based on your symptoms and pictures, you likely have either a strained fascia or tendon.  In addition, you may have injured the nerve that comes into the foot.
You would likely need an ultrasound or MRI to make a definite diagnosis.

You should see a podiatrist if the pain does not resolve.  At the very least an x-ray could be helpful if there is a bone problem.

You may require immobilization.  If there is nerve damage some people will undergo cryosurgery or CryoMax for pain relief.

Sincerely,

Marc Katz, DPM
Tampa, FL
Advanced Podiatry
www.thetampapodiatrist.com
www.tampacryosurgery.com


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