Flat Feet

Ankle & Foot Doctors of New Jersey

Dr. Bhuta, Dr. Ahmed, and Dr. Adrien are Ankle and Foot Surgeons & Podiatrists located in Millburn, Union, Westfield, & Livingston, NJ

Your flat feet may not give you too much trouble, but they can cause heel pain and even lead to ankle or knee pain due to alterations in the alignment of your legs. The doctors at Ankle & Foot Doctors of New Jersey - are expert podiatrists and surgeon who can assess your feet and provide treatment to help reduce the risk of both foot and leg pain from your flat feet. For an evaluation and treatment plan, call the office or schedule an appointment using the online booking button.

Flat Feet Q & A

What are flat feet?

Flat feet occur when the entire sole of your foot touches the floor during a standing position. It’s a very common foot deformity that doesn’t always cause problems but may be a source of various symptoms, such as:

Pain in the heel, arch, or outside of your foot
An ankle that rolls in (referred to as overpronation)
Pain in the ankles, hips, knees, or low back
Swelling along the side of the ankle

Even if you’re not having symptoms, you should have your flat feet evaluated by the doctors so he can explain the type of issues you may experience over time from your flat feet.

How did I get flat feet?

While you were born with flat feet, your arch develops as you grow. But due to variations in foot type, some people never develop an arch, and their feet remain flat.

You can also develop flat feet as an adult. Over time, the tendons in your feet may weaken and the arch may fall. Certain risk factors may increase your risk of developing flat feet as an adult, including:

Obesity
Rheumatoid arthritis
Diabetes
Trauma to the foot

Flat feet may also develop as part of your aging process.

What is the treatment for flat feet?

If your flat feet are causing problems, the doctors may recommend various treatments to relieve your symptoms. Treatment may include:

Over-the-counter anti-inflammatories
Weight loss
Physical therapy
Alteration in your activities
Shoes with better arch support

The doctors may also recommend immobilization of your foot with a foot cast. If your flat feet are causing knee or back pain, the doctors may recommend custom orthotics he can create for you to improve leg alignment and reduce pain. Ankle bracing, referred to as ankle-foot orthosis devices, may also be part of your treatment if your ankles need additional support.

If conservative treatments don’t improve your symptoms and pain, the doctors may recommend a surgical procedure to correct your foot deformity. Surgery, however, is rarely needed for flat feet.

For treatment for your flat feet, call Ankle & Foot Doctors of New Jersey, or schedule an appointment using the online booking button.

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