![]() ![]() The entire forefoot structure will collapse, in turn leading to excess pressure and friction under the ball of the foot thus resulting in ‘Hot Feet’. When this happens, the metatarsals (forefoot bones) drop and the surrounding ligaments weaken. When wearing high heels, about 70-80% of your body weight is shifted forward, onto the balls of your feet. Causes of Ball of Foot Pain in Fashion Shoes and High Heels How long is long? For some, this pain can be experienced from within seconds of putting on their shoes. Wearing (high) heels or work boots without much cushioning for long periods often leads to sore balls of feet. Most sufferers report that walking barefoot is often too painful. Some people have a feeling that there is a pebble in their shoe. Your forefoot pain may get worse when you stand, walk or run and improve with resting. Sometimes pain is present in the area around the second, third or fourth toes. Metatarsalgia is often described by sufferers as a sharp or burning pain under the balls of the feet. ![]() With the right Footlogics orthotics, that painful burning sensation in the balls of your feet will get better, and allow you to wear your high heels, enjoy your run, or simply do your job pain-free once again! Symptoms of Ball of Foot pain (Metatarsalgia) Equally, many men suffer from forefoot pain, often a result of being on their feet for long hours in work shoes or boots.įortunately, metatarsalgia can be treated. Ball of foot pain is very common in women who wear tight fashion shoes with a high or medium heel, but metatarsal pain can also occur when wearing regular, flat shoes. The medical term for this condition is “Metatarsalgia”. Pain in the ball of the foot is the second most common foot complaint (after heel pain) in Australia. Ball of Foot pain (Metatarsalgia): Causes and Treatment ![]()
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