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Metatarsalgia Conditions and Treatments for Faster Relief

Foot Condition – Pain in the Ball of the Foot (Metatarsalgia)

Pain in the Ball of the Foot (Metatarsalgia)

Metatarsalgia is the medical name for pain in the ball of the feet. It affects the bones of your foot located just before your toes (the metatarsals), causing inflammation. The metatarsalgia pain some people experience is because the bones support your weight when you stand, walk, run, play sports, and work out. It can occur for several reasons, such as high-impact sports.
Although it interferes with your day-to-day activities and can be very uncomfortable, the good news is that the pain at the ball of the feet often gets better with simple treatment.

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Metatarsalgia Causes

Metatarsalgia foot pain is usually the result of increased pressure on the ball of the feet. You might develop it if you do high-impact activities. There are also other causes, including wearing shoes that are too tight, too loose or high heels.

Some metatarsalgia causes:

Sometimes only one of these issues can lead to metatarsalgia foot, but many times it’s more than one factor involved. 

Metatarsalgia Symptoms

Metatarsalgia symptoms tend to develop gradually. You may feel it in a small spot on your foot, across the entire foot width, and it may impact both feet. Metatarsalgia foot tends to feel worse when you’re doing activities, standing, walking, running or working out.

Some metatarsalgia symptoms include:

Metatarsalgia Treatment 

Although metatarsalgia foot pain interferes with your day-to-day activities and can be very uncomfortable, the good news is that it often gets better with simple treatment. Left untreated, metatarsalgia pain can lead to pain in other parts of your feet, including bottom of heel pain. It can also spread to other body parts, such as your lower back or hip because you tend to limp from foot pain.
Metatarsalgia pain treatment varies depending on the severity of your pain and if you have any other complications.
If you’re wondering how to treat metatarsalgia at home, rest and icing the area are just a couple of things you can do for some immediate relief for metatarsalgia.
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Orthotics

Custom orthotics are effective in helping to treat the ball of the feet. To be effective, the orthotics must fit into your shoes, feel comfortable and have specifically designed metatarsalgia insoles. Ensuring the insole is of the proper height, size, and density is critical.
LMC Chiropodists stress the importance of ensuring you have perfectly fitted custom orthotics to reduce pain and speed up healing.

Proper Footwear

LMC Chiropodists recommend wearing proper shoes. 

Taping

Metatarsalgia taping can be an effective treatment option to help manage your pain and provide your foot with some necessary support, especially if you have a toe deviation. It helps to stabilize the ball of the foot so you can rest it in place.

Cortisone Injections

Cortisone is an anti-inflammatory medication used to treat musculoskeletal conditions. When cortisone is injected into your affected area, it can lower inflammation and pain. Other solutions including proper footwear and orthotics are often better options.

Why Choose LMC

We are part of one of Canada’s largest teams of Medical Specialists and treat the most complex foot conditions, such as diabetic wounds, daily. It makes simple cases such as metatarsalgia, heel pain (plantar fasciitis) and plantar warts easily handled by our experts.
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Trail Blazers

LMC Healthcare has one of the largest research divisions in North America, Centricity Research. Our Chiropodists (Footcare Specialists) have the opportunity to participate in cutting-edge foot health research and new treatment approaches.

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Members of the Approved Provider Network (APN)

LMC Healthcare is one of a handful of the most skilled and trusted footcare providers included in the APN. It allows us to be exclusive providers for various hospitals and insurance companies in Ontario.
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Collaborative and Convenient Approach

While a referral is not required to see our Chiropodists, we keep your family physician informed every step of the way with assessment and treatment summaries.

You also never have to wait long for an appointment! We have eight easily accessible locations in Ontario. Brampton, Vaughan, Oakville, Scarborough, Etobicoke, Midtown Toronto, Barrie, Ottawa, with more coming soon.

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