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Foot Pain / Tarsal Tunnel
Burning or tingling in the foot often suggests irritation of a nerve. One possible cause is compression of the tibial nerve as it passes through a narrow space near the ankle.
Plantar fasciitis usually causes heel pain with the first steps in the morning. Nerve pain, on the other hand, often feels more like burning, tingling, or electric sensations.
Tarsal tunnel syndrome occurs when the tibial nerve becomes compressed as it passes through a tight space on the inside of the ankle.
Yes. When a nerve is compressed, it can cause burning pain, numbness, tingling, or shooting sensations in the foot.
If symptoms persist despite rest, therapy, or typical treatments for foot pain, evaluation of the nerves in the foot and ankle may help identify the cause.
The right diagnosis changes everything. If you’re still searching for answers, the team at Neuropax is here to help.
Still wondering what might be causing your pain?
Many patients who come to Neuropax have already seen multiple doctors and tried several treatments without success. In some cases, persistent pain may be coming from an irritated or compressed peripheral nerve that hasn’t been identified yet.
If you’re still searching for answers, a peripheral nerve evaluation may help uncover the source of your pain.
