High arch foot pain treatment in Columbia, MO

High-arched feet tend to be rigid and absorb shock poorly, which puts extra pressure on the heel and the ball of the foot and can make ankles easier to roll.

Problems linked to high arches

  • Pain in the heel and the ball of the foot
  • Calluses under the ball of the foot or outer edge of the foot
  • Ankle sprains and ankles that roll outward
  • Clawed toes or hammertoes
  • Shoes that wear out along the outside edge

Why an exam matters

Many people are simply born with high arches. Less often, a high arch develops or worsens over time because of a nerve or muscle condition. Arches that are getting higher, especially with weakness, frequent tripping, or changes in both feet, should be evaluated.

Which visit to book

Book the Custom Orthotics & Gait Analysis ($499).

When not to wait. If you can't put weight on your foot after an injury, have a wound, spreading redness, warmth, fever, or a foot that suddenly turns cold, pale, or dark, go to urgent care or an emergency department, or call 911. This clinic does not provide emergency care.

Common questions

Are high arches worse than flat feet?

Neither is automatically a problem. High arches tend to absorb shock less well, so pressure-related pain is more common.

Do high arches run in families?

Often, yes. Arches that get higher over time, though, should be evaluated.

Why do I keep rolling my ankle?

High-arched feet tend to tip outward, which can make ankle sprains more likely.

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