Feet Hurt In The Morning? Here Are 5 Possible Reasons
Many complain of morning foot pain. They wonder why their feet tend to hurt most first thing in the morning when they first get out of bed. The reason for this isn’t surprising. During the course of the night, while we sleep, the muscles of our body repair themselves. At the same time, they also relax and become shorter. As put weight on our feet in the morning, our muscles must reactivate. This can serve as a “morning wake up call” for a few different types of foot conditions, which Corefit Custom Orthotics are designed to help alleviate.
Five Reasons Your Feet May Hurt When You Wake Up in the Morning
1. Plantar Fasciitis
The most common reason for morning foot pain is a condition called plantar fasciitis. It’s caused by an inflammation of the tendon band that runs along the bottom of your foot called the plantar fascia. When you sleep, this elastic tendon tightens up, causing pain when you first put your feet on the ground in the morning.
2. Heel Spur
Heel Spur is another common condition that can be most painful in the mornings. Instead of plantar fasciitis being the cause of morning foot pain, the achilles tendon which runs along the back of the heel is the structure that has become inflamed. This condition is more commonly seen in athletes and those with active lifestyles.. Treatment of this condition includes wearing more supportive shoes, stretching, and wearing custom orthotics. The most severe conditions may require treatment by a podiatrist. Untreated, heel spur can place you at higher risk for a tendon tear or rupture and can lead to a degenerative form of this condition.
3. Arthritis
Midfoot Arthritis and Fibromyalgia are two forms of arthritis that can be most painful with first steps out of bed in the morning.
Midfoot Arthritis has many different causes and treatment can vary. While osteoarthritis of the foot is caused by a breakdown in the cartilage & other tissues in the foot joints, rheumatoid arthritis is an immune disorder and can cause inflammation in areas of the foot. Fibromyalgia is another type of arthritis that can be the cause of morning foot pain. Most sufferers can feel pain in multiple locations. Since poor sleep is one of the primary causes, it’s not uncommon for feet to feel more painful the first thing the morning. Often pain will fade as the day progresses and one moves.. Orthotic foot supports are often the recommended treatment; If a person has collapsed or flat arches, over-the-counter custom orthotics help keep feet in proper alignment. (Hot epsom salt foot soaks can be helpful as well.)
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4. Foot Muscle Discomfort
If you don’t get a good night’s sleep, muscle pain in the feet can occur. For that reason, overall muscle discomfort and pain in the feet are more common in people who lead sedentary lives or exercise only occasionally. Proper resting, occasional Epsom salt soaks and foot massages can help prevent or at least minimize those whose feet hurt in the morning.
5. Cramping of the Feet
Foot cramps can be caused by poor diet, dehydration, poorly constructed footwear or certain medications. Common ways of staving off cramping issues include orthotic foot supports, wearing properly constructed supportive footwear and staying properly hydrated.