Forefoot Pain
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Forefoot Pain
What is forefoot pain?
Forefoot pain, often referred to as metatarsalgia, is pain felt around the ball of the foot when weight bearing. The pain is caused by inflammation between the heads of the bones in the front of the foot called the metatarsals.
Symptoms of forefoot pain include:
- A sharp, burning pain in the ball of the foot
- Sensation of feeling like there is a stone in your shoe when walking
- Sharp or shooting pain, numbness or tingling toes
- Pain that worsens when you stand, walk flex your feet or run, but improves with rest
Common causes of forefoot pain
Understand the root of your forefoot pain and why it occurs. Identifying the cause is the first step toward effective relief and healthier, more comfortable feet
- Morton’s neuroma
- Bursitis
- Sesamoiditis
- Capsulitis or synovitis
- Plantar plate injury
- Hammer toes or claws
- Being overweight
- High arched foot
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Gout
- Running or high impact sports
- Sudden increase in training
- Poorly fitting shoes and excessive wearing of high heels
