Transverse flat feet and aching legs

Transverse flatfoot is a fairly common orthopedic disease, which causes a lot of inconvenience to a person. More details about this disease, as well as about the methods of treatment will be given in this article.

Symptoms and causes of transverse flatfoot development
Currently, transverse flatfoot has become quite a common disease. To begin with it is necessary to understand what is a transverse flatfoot? An increase in the bone near the big toe( the so-called bone), a change in the correct position of the toes( shifting the thumb towards the other fingers) and, as a consequence, painful mucus and unpleasant sensations when walking. All these are indispensable signs and symptoms of transverse flatfoot. Women at risk of developing the disease are older than 35, prone to fatness. But at the same time a very important factor in the development of flat feet is heredity. In most cases, the transverse flat foot is transmitted along the female line, from grandmothers and moms, to granddaughters and daughters. And of course, another reason for the development of flat feet is the exploitation of poor-quality or unsuitable shoes. If the foot is in a constantly squeezed state or, due to an incorrect stool and a shoe, the stress is distributed unevenly, then in time a transverse flatfoot may develop. In addition, transverse flat feet and pain in the legs are well known to lovers of high heels. The constant use of shoes on the heel can contribute to the development of this type of deformation of the foot.

Methods and tools to alleviate the effects of transverse flatfoot

Modern medicine does not stand still, and day by day there are more and more methods to prevent the development of transverse flatfoot and the removal of symptoms.

Undoubtedly, all orthopedic or prophylactic drugs should be selected by an orthopedic physician in the presence of an X-ray of the foot. When transverse flatfoot is usually prescribed:

1. Foot massage, various types of physiotherapy exercises, foot baths. All this is rather preventive means, helping to remove fatigue and prevent the further development of flat feet. Therapeutic physical exercises involve exercises with the ball( to roll the ball with rubber spikes with hammers), a stick and just exercises to strengthen the muscles of the foot( strong constriction and dilution of the feet).Massage involves rubbing and stroking the foot to improve blood circulation and relieve leg fatigue. A wonderful relaxing remedy - warm foot baths with the addition of decoctions of chamomile, sage, plantain, as well as essential oils of lavender, ylang-ylang, roses, etc.
2. Orthopedic inserts in shoes and special insoles. Such products can be purchased at orthopedic stores and pharmacies. Currently, there is a huge selection of such products: heelpacks, inserts, gel correctors, pelotes, insteps and the like. Such products are selected by a doctor-consultant orthopedic store, depending on the degree of development of transverse flatfoot.
3. Orthopedic footwear. Another type of orthopedic products, shown with different types of flatfoot, including transverse. Such shoes are made to order and makes the walking process as comfortable and painless as possible.

Surgical intervention

All these tools only help to relieve fatigue and pain in the legs, and slow down the process of deformation of the foot. But there is also a more coordinated method of getting rid of transverse flat feet - surgical intervention. State hospitals, as well as modern plastic surgery clinics offer a wide choice of surgical disposal options for transverse flatfoot. Unlike all other methods, this one brings a constant effect. Once you have an operation, you can forget about foot problems.

This type of surgery is aimed at changing the position of the transverse arch of the foot and restoring the right angle between the bone of the thumb and the base of the foot. This restores the natural anatomical shape of the foot, thereby relieving the patient of pain, swelling and chronic foot fatigue.

When choosing any method to combat transverse flatfoot, it is worth remembering that the literacy of the doctor is an important factor. Especially when choosing a surgical method. Try to choose a clinic and a doctor from reviews of former patients, this significantly increases the chances of successfully getting rid of a flat-footed transverse type.