Our team at our podiatry group in Marietta has spent years learning about feet! Your feet are an amazing area of your body, and one of the most complicated mechanically. There are over 26 bones in your feet, along with 33 joints and over 100 muscles, tendons, and ligaments. With so many parts and pieces working together to make your feet function properly, there is plenty of room for error. One small bone, joint, or ligament getting out of place can cause you endless pain in your feet. In fact, 77 percent of adults said they have had a foot ailment and half say they experience foot pain, according to a 2010 survey from the American Podiatric Medical Association.

There are things you can do to keep your feet performing their important function of keeping you moving and balanced. Wearing supportive shoes is one of the most important. The next most important is visiting our podiatry group in Marietta at the first sign of foot pain. Because the mechanics of your foot are so complicated, you want to be sure you are seeing someone who thoroughly understands how your foot works and how to correct any problems you might be experiencing with them. Our doctor has been working with the patient’s feet for years, and she knows how to accurately diagnose and resolve your foot and ankle pain.