Metatarsalgia

There are many contributing factors for why you may develop Metatarsalgia. The pain can be from a number of contributing factors, such as age, foot shape, improper footwear, intense physical activity, weight, and other foot conditions. As you get older, the pads on your feet can thin out, increasing the risk of this condition. Those with high arches may also experience increased pressure on the ball of the foot. Anyone who wears improper shoes may have pain in their heel area. Furthermore, restrictive footwear that forces the ball of the foot into a compressed space can change the way that we walk, leading to inflammation. For more information about Metatarsalgia, reach out to our team to schedule an examination appointment.

Those who engage in high impact athletics are at risk of Metatarsalgia. If you have arthritis or sustained an injury in the heel or ball of foot area, this can compromise the movement of your feet and result in Metatarsalgia. The more weight that is applied on the feet during physical activities, the greater the pressure on your foot mechanics. By having a healthy body weight, it can reduce this pressure. Symptoms for this condition may arise suddenly or overtime. Signs that it is time to receive a diagnosis and treatment plan are if you have general pain in the ball of your foot when applying weight, there is a shooting pain in the ball when the foot is flexed, or there is pain, tingling, or numbness of your toes.