Ongoing foot pain can be incredibly debilitating, especially when it happens at night. In addition to impacting the quality of your rest, the pain can also make you worry about what else could be going on. Here’s a little more information about foot pain that occurs at night and how a podiatrist can help. 

What to Know About Nighttime Foot Pain

What Causes Nighttime Foot Pain? 

Some of the most common causes of nighttime foot pain include peripheral neuropathy, pinched nerves in the back, Morton's Neuroma, and Restless Leg Syndrome. Peripheral neuropathy is a nerve disorder that occurs as a result of diabetes, shingles, certain types of cancer, kidney failure, and some vitamin deficiencies, and it causes numbness, tingling, and frequent pain. Morton’s Neuroma causes the tissue around the nerves leading to the toes to thicken, creating pain. Like the other two conditions, Restless Leg Syndrome, also called RLS, impacts the nerves of the feet and legs, creating pain. RLS also creates involuntary movements that can disrupt sleep both for the sufferer and their partner. 

How Can You Soothe Your Symptoms?

If you are living with a chronic condition that creates foot pain, a podiatrist can help. In addition to evaluating the nature of your condition and recommending exercises and nutritional adjustments to fix the problem, a podiatrist may also be able to help with surgical interventions to free the nerves from thickened tissue, preventing pain from issues like peripheral neuropathy and Morton’s Neuroma. By treating the underlying causes of foot pain, you can improve your comfort, which can also pave the way for better sleep. 

While living with nighttime foot pain can feel debilitating, you can take steps in the right direction by working with the team at Westside Podiatry Group. For more than 40 years, this team of experienced professionals has been helping their clients manage everything from occasional aches and pains to care for chronic conditions such as gout and peripheral vascular disease. Find out more about the care they can provide by visiting their website or by calling (585) 225-2290.