Metatarsalgia Causes Ball of Foot Metatarsal Pain Symptoms for Metatarsal Ball of Foot Pad Treatment
Metatarsalgia is pain, tenderness and inflammation in the ball of your foot, or metatarsal. High heal wearers, runners and other high impact sports enthusiasts put excessive stress on this area, that may result in this type of foot injury.
Metatarsalgia sure can put a crimp in your walking style, and this ball of foot pain may come along with other symptoms like:
- tingling toes
- toe numbness
- sharp toe pain
- shooting toe pain
- flexed foot pain increase
- area feels like its bruised
- walking on pebbles sensation
Your painful, aching, burning, inflamed metatarsal can strike suddenly, but normally it develops over time.
The cause for metatarsalgia may be attributable to:
- aging
- bunion
- high heels
- overweight
- hammertoe
- high arches
- stress fractures
- intensive training
- Morton’s neuroma
- poorly fitting shoes
- second toe longer than the big toe
Some treatment remedies that may help get you back on your foot:
- arch supports
- metatarsal pads
- wear proper footwear
- shock absorbing insoles
- OTC pain and inflammation relievers ~ ibuprofen, naproxen or aspirin
Choosing the right shoes has nothing to do with style and everything to do with the intended use, especially fitness activities. Also, ensure substantial padding offered in the metatarsal, or ball of foot area.
- Itching Between Toes Caused by Athletes Foot
- Common Causes of Sore, Swollen Feet and Foot Pain
- Foot Care: When the Shoes Do Not Fit, Do Not Wear Them
- Edema Causes of Swollen Feet, Ankles and Legs Relief Management
- Causes for Ankle Joint Pain and Stiffness by Sprains, Fractures and Arthritis
Filed under: Feet
