An ulcer is an open sore that usually develops at the ball of the foot, heel, and 5th metatarsal root areas where the weight goes when not using the proper orthotics. Diabetic people with nerve damage tend to develop these ulcers when their foot nerves become numb. While you have functional foot nerves, the foot tries to move around the weight from the painful area to the other area. But, with numb nerves, you don’t feel the pain even though the wound is severe and become an open sore.

Treatment

The orthotics that align the ankle bones can distribute the body weight evenly throughout the bottom of the foot and can help the blood circulation. Massaging around the ulcers and cushy cushions over the orthotics can improve the healing process.