The pain in your feet can make even the most basic tasks painful, negatively impacting your overall quality of living. There are a variety of ailments that cause pain or numbness of your feet, such as the lumbar radioculopathy (sciatica) as well as plantar fasciitis.
Sciatica is an illness that occurs when the nerves of the lower part of your back are compressed in your lower back. The compression can result in discomfort and numbness radiating out of your back and onto your legs and lower extremities including your feet. Sciatica may result from the sciatic nerve pressure in your buttocks and leg.
Plantar fasciitis can also be the cause of foot discomfort. Plantar fasciitis is a condition that causes discomfort in your heel that is due to inflammation of an area made of tissue (fascia) that runs along the sole of your foot.
If you experience a lot of discomfort, numbness or discomfort in your feet arches, ankles, or heels, it might be beneficial to schedule an appointment with your physician. The doctor will conduct physical examination as well as a history of symptoms as well as other diagnostic tools to determine the source of your foot pain.
Let’s look at the basics of lumbar radioculopathy and plantar fasciitis to better understand the differences between them.
Sciatica symptoms
The symptoms of sciatica don’t just affect your feet. It is common to experience burning or stabbing pains throughout your lower back also.
The pain follows the route of the sciatic nerve that runs from your buttocks all way down to your back part of the thigh up to your foot.
Signs and
signs of sciatica
could include:
- Numbness and tingling sensations within your legs and lower extremities.
- burning or stabbing pains on your back or lower back
- weakness in the weak points in your lower back or lower extremities
- muscles spasms
The symptoms of plantar faciitis
Plantar fasciitis is the cause.
The most popular
the root of heel pain doctors look for in outpatient setting.
The condition is usually caused by excessive use of your plantar fascia, which is the band of connective tissue which connects the heel bone to your toes. The overuse could occur when you’re an athlete, or work in a position that requires you to be walking or standing.
Symptoms are generally restricted to the sole of the foot and may include:
- Stabbing the heel of your foot
- pain after standing for long periods
- you feel pain in your feet when you awake
Although each sciatica or plantar fasciitis can cause foot pain, the causes of the pain differ.
Sciatica
Sciatica is a term used to describe a condition that is a reference to a set of symptoms that could be traced back to the compression of a nerve. These symptoms may be triggered by chronic or acute illnesses, such as injuries and arthritis types.
The lumbar radiculopathy that causes compression may be the result of:
Around
10% to 40% of the population
are likely to experience some type of sciatica at some point in their lives. Truck drivers, machine operators and those older than 40 appear to be at a higher risk.
Plantar fasciitis
Doctors consider that
In the majority of cases
, plantar fasciitis begins with tiny tears in the plantar fascia. The microtears result from repeated movements like running or walking, and carrying weight. In time, multiple microtears build up and cause the tissue to get inflamed and damaged.
Runners, and active and working adults aged 25 and 65 are in the peak of their activity.
highest risk
to develop for developing. It is a recurring plantar fasciitis can also be caused by bone spurs on your heel.
Plantar fasciitis
typically
It is diagnosed by a thorough physical and a visual evaluation by your doctor or a podiatrist an orthopedist.
Sciatica often requires imaging tests, in addition to an examination of the visual. The doctor might recommend an MRI or X-ray CT scan to see if the nerves in your body are compressed. It is also possible to take an
straight leg raise test
It is also known as a Lasegue test. This is performed in the doctor’s office.
Treatments for both conditions differ depending on the root reason. It is possible to suffer from both sciatica or plantar fasciitis at the same simultaneously.
Sciatica treatment
Sciatica can be cured with treatment. If you suspect that your sciatica is the result of a pregnancy, for instance it might go away after the pregnancy is over. If you’re experiencing sciatica pain is persistent (meaning it persists for more than 12 weeks) it is necessary to consult the assistance of a doctor to determine whether — and howthe nerve is being stretched.
The first line treatment for sciatica usually begins at the home. Your physician may suggest using the application of a cold or warm compress to soothe the region. Strengthening your core by focusing on your posture and avoiding sitting for long periods of time could help relieve the pain.
In the event that your sciatica persists after the normal treatment at home, your doctor may suggest:
The use of exercises or manipulations to improve your spine by the services of a chiropractor or acupuncturist physical therapist could be suggested. These techniques can aid in re-aligning your body and strengthen the muscles needed to help prevent nerve compression.
In the case of severe cases that include bone spurs or another obstruction pressuring your nerve It is possible to be recommended for surgery to cure sciatica.
Treatment of plantar fasciitis
The condition can also be treated at your home.
Treatments for the conservative include:
- in your feet and staying clear of impact activities, and avoid lengthy periods of standing for long periods
- Applying the ice
- massage the sore area
It is possible to rest as long as is possible and follow this program for 6 weeks or longer while the plantar fascia heal. Your physician may also recommend OTC NSAIDs to provide pain relief, or prescribe another alternative.
If the pain does not go away by rest, ice and massage therapy, your doctor might recommend a corticosteroid injection that is administered at the office of your doctor. The goal of this injection is to reduce inflammation and reduce pain and improve flexibility while healing.
Another cause of foot discomfort
If lumbar radiculopathy or plantar fasciitis are not the reason for the foot pain Your doctor will discuss with you regarding other possibilities of foot pain. They could be:
Sciatica as well as plantar fasciitis have some symptoms with each other, but they’re distinct diseases with different treatment options. Both can be present.
The pain of plantar fasciitis is usually restricted to the heel of your foot and arch. Sciatica discomfort usually originates from the back. back and radiates downwards.
It is essential to speak with your physician in the event of foot discomfort. If you are diagnosed promptly, you’ll be able to heal and rest and you’ll return back in your shoes as quickly as you can.
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