Expert Diagnosis and Treatment for Foot Pain in Worthing
Foot pain can make even simple daily activities feel difficult. Whether you’re experiencing heel pain, pain in the ball of your foot, aching arches, or discomfort when walking, the team at Sussex Total Foot Care is here to help.
Based in Worthing, we provide expert assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for a wide range of foot conditions. Rather than simply treating the symptoms, we identify the underlying cause of your pain and create a personalised treatment plan designed to relieve discomfort, improve mobility, and help you return to the activities you enjoy.
What Causes Foot Pain?
Your feet absorb thousands of steps every day and are made up of 26 bones, 33 joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and nerves. Pain can develop for many different reasons, from overuse and injury to changes in foot structure or long-term medical conditions.
Common causes of foot pain include:
- Plantar fasciitis (heel pain)
- Achilles tendon injuries
- Bunions
- Arthritis
- Flat feet (fallen arches)
- High arches
- Metatarsalgia (pain in the ball of the foot)
- Morton’s neuroma
- Stress fractures
- Tendon injuries
- Corns and calluses
- Ingrown toenails
- Sports injuries
- Poor footwear
- Overuse from work or exercise
Sometimes foot pain is linked to problems affecting your knees, hips, or lower back, which can change the way you walk and place extra strain on your feet.
Symptoms of Foot Pain
Foot pain can present in many different ways. You may experience:
- Heel pain, especially first thing in the morning
- Pain when standing or walking
- Burning or tingling sensations
- Sharp or stabbing pain
- Aching or throbbing discomfort
- Pain in the arch or ball of the foot
- Swelling
- Stiffness
- Tenderness
- Difficulty exercising or walking longer distances
If your pain is severe, follows an injury, or you cannot bear weight on your foot, you should seek prompt medical assessment.
How We Diagnose Foot Pain
At Sussex Total Foot Care, every assessment begins with understanding your symptoms and medical history.
Your podiatrist will discuss:
- Where your pain is located
- When it began
- What makes it better or worse
- Your occupation and lifestyle
- Sporting activities
- Previous injuries
- Footwear
- Relevant medical conditions
We then perform a detailed clinical examination, assessing your foot structure, joint movement, muscle strength, gait (walking pattern), and any areas of tenderness or inflammation.
Where appropriate, we may recommend further investigations such as X-rays, ultrasound, or MRI scans to confirm the diagnosis.
Foot Pain Treatments
Every treatment plan is tailored to your individual needs and diagnosis.
Depending on the cause of your symptoms, treatment may include:
Biomechanical Assessment
A detailed assessment of how your feet function while standing and walking helps identify abnormal movement patterns contributing to pain.
Orthotic Insoles
Custom or prefabricated orthoses can reduce pressure on painful areas, improve foot alignment, and support efficient movement.
Exercise Rehabilitation
Specific stretching and strengthening exercises help restore mobility, improve muscle function, and reduce the likelihood of recurrence.
Footwear Advice
Wearing the correct footwear can significantly reduce stress on painful structures and improve comfort during daily activities.
Corn, Callus and Nail Treatment
Pain caused by corns, calluses, or ingrown toenails can often be relieved quickly with professional podiatry treatment.
Ongoing Management
For chronic conditions such as arthritis or long-standing biomechanical problems, we develop long-term management plans to keep you active and comfortable.
Why Choose Sussex Total Foot Care?
Patients throughout Worthing and the surrounding areas trust Sussex Total Foot Care because we provide:
- Experienced HCPC-registered podiatrists
- Thorough clinical assessments
- Evidence-based treatment
- Personalised care plans
- Modern treatment techniques
- Friendly, professional service
- Clear advice to help prevent future problems
Our goal is not only to relieve your current pain but to help prevent it from returning.
Pain and Injury Assessment FAQs
How is this different from a routine podiatry appointment?
Routine podiatry focuses on nail and skin care. A pain and injury assessment looks at how your feet and legs move to find the cause of pain and injury, using gait and pressure analysis.
Do I need to bring anything?
It helps to bring the shoes you wear most often, including any trainers used for sport, so we can see how your footwear affects your movement. Also comfortable clothing like shorts/sportswear may be beneficial.
Will I definitely need orthotics?
Not necessarily. Orthotics are one option among several. We only recommend them if the assessment shows they are the right treatment for you.
Can you help with knee, hip or back pain?
Often, yes, where the pain is linked to foot and lower limb alignment. The assessment will show whether this is a factor for you.
Book an Assessment in Worthing
Arrange your appointment online through our booking system or contact the clinic.