If your pain isn't alleviated by making these changes, you probably should see a podiatrist or an orthopedist who specializes in foot problems. One of these professionals can prescribe custom-designed orthotics to put in your shoes. If that doesn't work, surgery may be a last resort to reconstruct the bone and soft tissue in your feet. Another possible cause of pain in the feet is peripheral neuropathy which can stem from damage to peripheral nerves that branch out from the spinal cord to link other areas of the body to the central nervous system. The damage underlying peripheral neuropathy may be due to diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, exposure to toxic substances, infections or medication.
Treatment depends on the cause of the neuropathy, which a neurologist can help diagnose.
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