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Metatarsalgia
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Metatarsalgia

Metatarsalgia, or pain in the ball of your foot, may be caused by a variety of factors. Treatment often includes selecting shoes with good soles, avoiding walking barefoot and using pumice stone to remove calluses from the feet.[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.4.2″ custom_padding=”5px||12px|||”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.4.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″]

What is metatarsalgia?

Metatarsalgia refers to pain and inflammation in the ball of the foot. This is the area between the arches and toes on the bottom of the foot. Metatarsalgia centers under the five bones at the bases of the toes, the metatarsals.

The pain of metatarsalgia can be caused by a number of conditions and can have varied treatments.

Anyone can get metatarsalgia, although runners and others who take part in high impact sports or spend more time on their forefoot have the condition more frequently than others.

People with high arches also have metatarsalgia more than others. High arches put extra pressure on the metatarsals and heels. People with a second toe longer than their big toe may also experience metatarsalgia more frequently.[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.4.2″][et_pb_image src=”https://mrarch.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/metatarsalgia.jpg” title_text=”metatarsalgia” _builder_version=”4.9.4″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f0f0f0″ custom_padding=”40px||40px||true|”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.4.2″ custom_padding=”5px||11px|||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.4.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ header_3_font_size=”17px” custom_margin=”||15px|||”]

What are the symptoms of metatarsalgia?

The main symptom of metatarsalgia is pain in the metatarsal area under the ball of the foot. Metatarsalgia may or may not be accompanied by bruising and swelling or inflammation. Symptoms can come on quickly or develop over time. They include:

Some people are more likely to have lower back pain than others. Risk factors for lower back pain include:

[/et_pb_text][dsm_icon_list _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||13px|||”][dsm_icon_list_child text=”Pain in the ball of the foot: this can be sharp, aching or burning. The pain may get worse when you stand, run or walk.” font_icon=”%%49%%” icon_color=”#0C71C3″ icon_background_color=”RGBA(0,0,0,0)” icon_font_size=”19px” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][/dsm_icon_list_child][dsm_icon_list_child text=”Numbness or tingling in your toes” font_icon=”%%49%%” icon_color=”#0C71C3″ icon_background_color=”RGBA(0,0,0,0)” icon_font_size=”19px” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][/dsm_icon_list_child][dsm_icon_list_child text=”The feeling of a pebble in your shoe” font_icon=”%%49%%” icon_color=”#0C71C3″ icon_background_color=”RGBA(0,0,0,0)” icon_font_size=”19px” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][/dsm_icon_list_child][/dsm_icon_list][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-7px|||||”]If you have any of these ongoing symptoms, you should see your doctor. Untreated metatarsalgia can lead to hammertoes, can cause you to limp and cause pain in other parts of the body, including the lower back and hip when you compensate and begin to walk abnormally.[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”41px||41px||true|”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”]

How is metatarsalgia treated?

Metatarsalgia is usually easily treated without surgery. Your doctor may recommend that you use a metatarsal pad, a surgical shoe, or a shoe insert to offload the painful part of your foot. Athletic shoes or rocker soled shoes may be recommended. Other helpful tips include:[/et_pb_text][dsm_icon_list _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][dsm_icon_list_child text=”Picking shoes with good soles, a wide toe box and a lower heel” font_icon=”%%49%%” icon_color=”#0C71C3″ icon_background_color=”RGBA(0,0,0,0)” icon_font_size=”19px” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][/dsm_icon_list_child][dsm_icon_list_child text=”Avoiding walking barefoot” font_icon=”%%49%%” icon_color=”#0C71C3″ icon_background_color=”RGBA(0,0,0,0)” icon_font_size=”19px” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][/dsm_icon_list_child][dsm_icon_list_child text=”Soaking and using pumice stone on your feet to help remove calluses. Removing these calluses can help relieve pressure. People with diabetes should consult their physician first before doing this.” font_icon=”%%49%%” icon_color=”#0C71C3″ icon_background_color=”RGBA(0,0,0,0)” icon_font_size=”19px” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][/dsm_icon_list_child][/dsm_icon_list][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”]If these measures do not help relieve your metatarsalgia, an injection or surgery may be necessary to resolve the underlying cause of your pain.[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”https://mrarch.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/meta.jpg” title_text=”meta” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ background_image=”https://mrarch.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/arch-pain.jpg” custom_padding=”100px||100px||true|false” top_divider_height=”40px” bottom_divider_height=”54px” bottom_divider_arrangement=”above_content” global_module=”513″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.4.2″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.4.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.2″ header_2_text_align=”center” header_2_text_color=”#e09900″ header_2_font_size=”34px” header_3_text_align=”center” header_3_text_color=”#ffffff” header_2_font_size_tablet=”” header_2_font_size_phone=”22px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone”]

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