Metatarsalgia
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Metatarsalgia refers to pain in the front of the foot, most often in the region where the toes and the ball of the foot meet. Pain intensity can range from very mild to debilitating, and is often made worse by standing or activities.
Symptoms of metatarsalgia include:
Most commonly, metatarsalgia is caused by an increase in pressure in the ball of the foot, resulting in damage to soft tissue and bone. Wearing high heels or overly tight shoes, obesity, high-intensity exercise, tight calf and plantar muscles, and an overuse of the toe flexors all can contribute to this condition.
At Granville Physio your therapist will teach you how to improve your arch mechanics, successfully apply a supportive device such as tape and insoles, and use shockwave to improve the length of the foot and calf muscles/fascia.
Symptoms of metatarsalgia include:
- shooting pains into toes
- tingling or numbness of toes
- burning or aching in the ball of the foot
- the sensation of "walking on pebbles"
Most commonly, metatarsalgia is caused by an increase in pressure in the ball of the foot, resulting in damage to soft tissue and bone. Wearing high heels or overly tight shoes, obesity, high-intensity exercise, tight calf and plantar muscles, and an overuse of the toe flexors all can contribute to this condition.
At Granville Physio your therapist will teach you how to improve your arch mechanics, successfully apply a supportive device such as tape and insoles, and use shockwave to improve the length of the foot and calf muscles/fascia.
