What does it mean when the ball of your foot is swollen?
What does it mean when the ball of your foot is swollen?
Metatarsalgia (met-uh-tahr-SAL-juh) is a condition in which the ball of your foot becomes painful and inflamed. You might develop it if you participate in activities that involve running and jumping. There are other causes as well, including foot deformities and shoes that are too tight or too loose.
How do you treat an inflamed ball of foot?
You should experience relief in a matter of days.
- Rest your foot when you can, especially after periods of activity. Use an ice pack for 20-minute intervals, followed by 20 minutes off.
- Wear comfortable shoes.
- Exercise.
- Use orthotic inserts.
- Manage your body weight.
- Take pain medication.
How long does it take for metatarsalgia to go away?
Ball of the foot pain or Metatarsalgia generally takes 6-8 weeks to improve and early activity on the healing bone and joint can result in a setback in recovery. Non-compliance can double the recovery time and can be very frustrating for patients.
Can you get gout in the ball of your foot?
The most common place for gout to develop is the ball of the big toe but other joints can be affected. It is unusual for gout to affect more than one or two joints at a time.
Does soaking feet help metatarsalgia?
Low level, cold laser or ultrasound therapy to the metatarsal head area can decrease inflammation or irritation and significantly calm down the area. Soaking your feet in hot, Epsom salt bath. This simple home remedy can take some of the soreness out of the foot.
Can foot massage help metatarsalgia?
Massage Can Reduce Metatarsalgia Massage techniques can help with metatarsalgia ( ball of foot pain) and aid in Morton’s Neuroma. These techniques are becoming very popular among sports therapists, and massage therapists, reflexologists, and physical therapists.
What shoes do podiatrists recommend metatarsalgia?
Here’s some of our favorite metatarsalgia shoes for running.
- Saucony Zealot ISO Running Shoe.
- New Balance Men’s MW928 Walking Shoe.
- Vionic Women’s Agile Kea Slip-On.
- Skechers Women’s Shape Ups 2.0 Comfort Stride.
- ABEO Yana Metatarsal booties.
- Twisted X Boots Mens Peanut Steel Toe Met Guard Driving Mocs.