All individuals, no matter their age, ought to take care of their feet and be intentional about safeguarding the health of this part of the body. Neglecting your feet and failing to see a foot specialist like a chiropodist may lead to foot complications down the road. Therefore, you must become diligent about maintaining the health of your children’s feet. Child foot care is important for a variety of reasons. First, there are differences between the feet of an adult and that of a child. Namely, their toes and soles are significantly more delicate, so they consequently require much more attention and care. Second, there are several pernicious foot afflictions and conditions that affect children. These conditions include Sever’s disease, flat foot, and pigeon foot, among other things. It is important to remember that children's bodies are growing every day and protecting their feet will help ensure that they develop healthy feet in the future. If you want to learn more about how you can protect your children’s feet or treat an existing foot problem, contact a chiropodist.

If your child is experiencing foot or ankle pain, please consult with Chiropodist Stephanie Poupore from North Bay Foot & Ankle. Our clinician will assess your condition and provide you with quality foot and ankle treatment. 

Common Causes of Foot Pain in Children

While children can experience many of the same foot problems as adults do, some foot problems may be more common during childhood. 

Causes of foot pain in children can include:

• Deformities that are present from birth, such as flat feet or clubfoot

• Sever’s disease, which is an inflammation of the growth plate in the heel bone

• Various sports injuries, such as sprains and fractures 

• Ingrown toenails

• Athlete’s foot

• Plantar warts

Prevention

It is important to look after the health of children’s feet in order to prevent future problems from arising. Keep your child’s feet clean and dry, trim their toenails regularly, ensure their shoes fit properly, and keep a watchful eye on any symptoms of foot pain, such as limping. If you notice any symptoms or if your child complains of foot pain, a chiropodist can help. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office located in . We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot care needs.