To view the mechanics of your feet, a health care provider will observe your feet from the front and back and ask you to stand on your toes. The provider will test strength in the ankles and locate the main area of your pain. The wear pattern on your shoes also may reveal information about your feet.
Imaging tests that can be helpful in diagnosing the cause of foot pain may include:
No treatment is necessary for flatfeet if it doesn’t cause pain.
For painful flatfeet, a health care provider might suggest:
Surgery isn’t done solely to correct flatfeet. Surgery may be an option when patients have pain that still limits their activities after they have tried nonsurgical treatments. Surgery can repair the bone and tendon problems that are causing the pain.
If flatfeet causes you minor pain, you might want to try:
If your feet cause you significant pain, your health care provider may refer you to a doctor specializing in foot disorders, such as an orthopedic surgeon or a podiatrist.
Wear your everyday shoes to your appointment so your health care provider can look at the wear patterns on the soles. Before the appointment, you might want to write answers to the following questions:
Your health care provider may ask some of the following questions:
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