{"id":112600,"date":"2017-12-26T05:00:53","date_gmt":"2017-12-26T13:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/heelthatpain.com\/?p=112600"},"modified":"2020-09-03T07:23:31","modified_gmt":"2020-09-03T14:23:31","slug":"metatarsalgia-ball-foot-pain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/heelthatpain.com\/metatarsalgia-ball-foot-pain\/","title":{"rendered":"Could the Pain in Ball of Your Foot Be Metatarsalgia?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.0&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; 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however, if the pain is severe, it may be difficult to pinpoint.<\/li>\n<li>Numbness where the toes meet the foot<\/li>\n<li>Pain that ranges from dull and aching, to sharp pain in the ball of the foot<\/li>\n<li>Increased pain when you place weight on the foot, stand on tiptoe, or walk barefoot<\/li>\n<li>Pain that increases, rather than improves somewhat, while walking or moving<\/li>\n<li>The sensation that you have a small stone or object beneath your foot while you are walking, even while barefoot<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Causes of Pain in the Ball of the Foot<\/h2>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-112605 \" src=\"https:\/\/heelthatpain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Metatarsalgia-pain-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Metatarsalgia pain Causes\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heelthatpain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Metatarsalgia-pain-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/heelthatpain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Metatarsalgia-pain-510x340.jpg 510w, https:\/\/heelthatpain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Metatarsalgia-pain-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/heelthatpain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Metatarsalgia-pain-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/heelthatpain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Metatarsalgia-pain-1080x721.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/heelthatpain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Metatarsalgia-pain.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\n<p>Since metatarsalgia is an umbrella term that doctors use to describe pain in the ball of the foot, this condition can have several causes, including the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Genetic abnormalities<\/strong>: Some people simply have longer metatarsal bones. If that\u2019s the case, you\u2019re more likely to develop pain in the ball of your foot, since longer metatarsal bones have a harder time balancing your weight and movements properly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The aging process<\/strong>: As we get older, the fatty tissues in our bodies become thinner and sustain more wear and tear. The metatarsals in the ball of your foot are protected by fatty tissue, and as aging wears this tissue down, the ball of your foot is more prone to injury.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Abnormal arches<\/strong>: Whether your arches or high or flat, an abnormal arch places additional strain on the metatarsals in your feet.<br \/> Obesity: Carrying extra weight places more strain and wear on both the fatty pad in your arches, as well as the metatarsals in the ball of your foot.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nerve disorders<\/strong>: Conditions like diabetic neuropathy and neuromas, which impact the nerves in your feet, can lead to pain in the ball of the foot.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Arthritis<\/strong>: Because the metatarsal heads are joints, conditions like arthritis, a degenerative disease that impacts the joints in your body, can cause pain in your metatarsals.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sports and intense exercis<\/strong>e: Exercises and sports that include movements that place heavy impact on the ball of the foot, such as soccer, basketball, jogging, or dance, can lead to overuse and injury.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Improper footwear<\/strong>: Shoes that place a lot of pressure on the ball of the foot (such as high heels), and shoes that don\u2019t provide padding or support for the arch and ball of the foot can place a great deal of strain on the metatarsals.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Freiberg disease or Sesamoiditis<\/strong>: These two conditions both involve breakage or severe inflammation in the metatarsals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Treating and Preventing Metatarsalgia<\/h2>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-112606 \" src=\"https:\/\/heelthatpain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Metatarsalgia-treatments-1024x548.jpg\" alt=\"Metatarsalgia treatments\" width=\"601\" height=\"322\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heelthatpain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Metatarsalgia-treatments-1024x548.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/heelthatpain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Metatarsalgia-treatments-510x273.jpg 510w, https:\/\/heelthatpain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Metatarsalgia-treatments-300x161.jpg 300w, https:\/\/heelthatpain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Metatarsalgia-treatments-768x411.jpg 768w, https:\/\/heelthatpain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Metatarsalgia-treatments-1080x578.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/heelthatpain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Metatarsalgia-treatments.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\" \/>\n<p>Identifying the cause of your metatarsalgia is the first and most important step in treating it. Since pain in the ball of the foot can have so many root causes, identifying the correct one is vital to preventing additional strain and damage to the metatarsals.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to treating the cause of your metatarsalgia, it\u2019s important to treat the symptoms for both pain relief and to avoid additional damage. Most treatments can be done at home, for little or no cost:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/heelthatpain.com\/heel-pain\/heel-pain-exercises\/\">Stretching<\/a> and strengthening the muscles and tendons in your Achilles tendon and feet to reduce the amount of pressure on the ball of your foot.<\/li>\n<li>Wearing properly fitting shoes that cushion and support your arch and the ball of your foot.<\/li>\n<li>Wearing <a href=\"https:\/\/heelthatpain.com\/treatments\/htp-heel-seats\/\">orthotic inserts<\/a> to raise your arch to the appropriate height and decrease pressure on the ball of your foot<\/li>\n<li>Giving yourself adequate rest between forms of exercise or activity that put strain on the ball of your foot<\/li>\n<li>Icing the ball of your foot for 15-20 minutes, twice each day<\/li>\n<li>Using NSAIDs as needed to reduce swelling and inflammation<\/li>\n<li>Maintain a healthy weight through low-impact exercise and a healthy diet to reduce strain on the metatarsals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In many cases, metatarsalgia will resolve on its own with at-home treatment and proper attention. However, if the pain in the ball of your foot is ongoing, severe, or you suspect it may be caused by another underlying condition, it\u2019s very important to see a doctor. In very rare cases, injections or surgery may be recommended as a last resort.<\/p>\n<p>Most of the time, our metatarsals do their job without complaint, successfully helping us balance and move around. But when metatarsalgia strikes, it\u2019s critical to give the ball of your foot the attention and rest it deserves!<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve been suffering from foot pain near the ball of your foot, you could be experiencing metatarsalgia&#8211;the medical term for pain and inflammation in the five metatarsal heads, which are located at the base of each toe. 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