Frequent causes of foot pain

• Plantar fasciitis

  • characterized by inflammation of the plantar fascia

  • sharp pain in the heel

  • frequently affects patients in the early morning and after long walks

• Tarsal tunnel syndrome​

  • posterior tibial nerve

  • tingling, burning, or shooting pain in the foot. ​

• Arthritis in the foot and ankle joints

  • stiffness, deformity, and swelling in the ankle joint​

  • chronic and progressive after injuries such as ligament sprains or fractures. Results in long-term ankle pain and joint instability

This region endures significant stress, leading to issues like plantar fasciitis, tarsal tunnel syndrome, or arthritis.

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Therapeutic Pain Treatments and Procedures

• Corticosteroid Injections & Nerve Blocks

  • Cortisone injections that target inflamed tissues, such as the plantar fascia or the arthritic ankle joint

• Ultra-sound guided Nerve blocks and Radiofrequency Nerve Ablation 

  • Nerve block quickly alleviate pain and confirms the diagnosis

  • RF ablation can provide a longer-term solution by interrupting pain signaling from affected nerves. 

• Regenerative Therapies

  • Platelet rich plasma therapy for tendon or ligament strains

• Orthotics & Guidance

  • Improve foot alignment and reduce reinjury risk

 

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At our Kew Gardens pain management clinic, we employ minimally invasive treatments such as corticosteroid injections, tarsal tunnel syndrome relief procedures, and platelet rich plasma therapy to address a range of foot and ankle problems. These treatments are designed to address pain at its source and restore mobility, helping our patients regain an active lifestyle.