Chronic foot and ankle pain can affect walking, exercise, work, sleep, and everyday mobility. Because persistent pain may have different causes, treatment usually begins with finding the reason rather than simply treating the symptom. A doctor for foot problems can assess the location, pattern, movement, footwear, gait, and medical history before recommending an appropriate treatment plan. Conditions such as plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy, arthritis, nerve-related p
