Do you feel a sharp pain in your foot when you stand on tiptoe? Chances are you have metatarsalgia, or in other words, the ball of your foot has become inflamed. Although this is not a serious condition, it can definitely make it difficult to complete day to day activities. We at Integrity Foot & Ankle Associates provide treatment for an array of ailments, including metatarsalgia. Your Lorain, OH, podiatrist wants to make sure your problem is treated quickly and efficiently so that you can go back to doing the things you need to do, pain-free!
Symptoms of metatarsalgia include a sharp, aching, or burning pain in your foot, numbness or tingling in your toes, a feeling that there’s a pebble in your shoe, and pain that worsens over time. If pain lasts longer than a few days, it’s recommended that you see your podiatrist at Integrity Foot & Ankle Associates to make sure there isn’t something more serious going on.
Only by making yourself aware of what causes metatarsalgia can you begin to prevent it. Some causes of metatarsalgia include:
- Certain foot shapes
- Stress fractures
- Intense activity
- Foot deformities
- Morton’s neuroma
- Excess weight
- Ill-fitting shoes
Are you suffering from metatarsalgia? Stop into our office so we can have a look and get you started on a treatment plan! Integrity Foot & Ankle Associates is located on 1740 Cooper Foster Park Rd #B in Lorain, OH 44053. For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit integrityfootandankle.com or call 440-282-1221.
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