How to Treat Top of Foot Pain with Seattle Podiatrist Dr. Larry Huppin - Part 1

www.footankle.c... Pain on the top of the foot is a common problem but one that is often mistreated. Dr. Larry Huppin, a Seattle podiatrist, reviews the most common cause of pain on top of the foot and discusses how to treat top of foot pain yourself and when to see a doctor.
In this video he will discuss "dorsal compression syndrome", the most common cause of pain on top of the foot. In other videos he discusses less common causes of top of foot pain such as metatarsal stress fractures, nerve entrapments, bone spurs and shoe irritation.
If you are in the Seattle area you can see us in our clinic at 600 Broadway, Suite 220, Seattle WA 98122. Call for an appointment at 206-344-3808. Appointments can be made from our website at www.footankle.com/.

[@Johnbobon]

Thanks for getting straight to the point, Doc. Succinct, informative and exactly describes what's going on with my foot.

[@gregrosenberg1541]

I’m an avid exercise walker but upper foot pain entered the picture and made some days impossible. Added support cushioning to my shoes and instantly improved the situation, thank you!!!

[@Footankle]

That is awesome!

[@qnizami2339]

Thank you so much for this. I'm in tears right now and this clarified everything a lot.

[@ritcheySMITH]

Perfect explanation for why I'm having issues with the top of my foot and why I need to get insoles again. Thank you

[@Footankle]

Angelica Smith Bill You're welcome! Here is a summary of everything I covered in the video: www.footankle.com/injuries-foot-ankle/pain-top-foot/

[@normajeann]

I had a collapsed foot / Fallen Arches when i was running vigorously..., had foot pain and made a clicky sound on the ankle every morning. Found this video and this makes so much sense. Starting wearing the foot arch support today and it feels very comfortable . This has helped me so much. Bless you Doc!

[@HamhocksUnlimited]

Thanks doc, no extraneous admixtures or secretly trying to make it worse to sell surgeries and pills, the rare doctor who actually wants to help and cure

[@oliviatashman4421]

Thank you for the explanation, It makes perfect sense. I was wondering if my flat feet were the cause of this pain and now I know..I noticed that when I wore shoes that are flat and have no support I get the pain more frequently and your video if the perfect explainion as to why this happens.

[@ShanyShannon]

Wow makes much more since. I have been wearing flats for a few years now. Hopefully this is a good solution for me.

[@RS-sx6ne]

I am having pain on the top of foot as well as side of the foot and I am also having pain at the base of big toe and index toe . Pain increases on standing and walking and waking up from bed . What to do ?

[@farmsteaderlaura]

Same here. It's terrible

[@Ameylynn]

omg... thank you so much for this... that is exactly what I need: insoles with a supporting arch.

[@irispowell519]

About 10 months ago I had lateral ankle pain which was diagnosed as over stretched peroneal tendons due to inactive arch muscles and arch collapse. I have been doing arch strengthening exercises since the discovery. A couple months ago and currently I have had dull, sometimes sharp pain on the top of my foot. This video just clicked the puzzle pieces together! I am almost certain my arch is still not up to full strength, is collapsing some and compression on the top of the foot is taking place causing the pain. The symptoms for other various injuries and issues just didn’t match up quite right. Thank you for the video-I now have a specific new direction to turn for healing and correcting the problem!

[@leftyseel8658]

So how is it now? And what are those arch strengthening exercises you do? I'm so frustrated right now with this top of the foot pain i have. Don't know what it is. No swelling, hurts only when i run, i can continue with weight training, do jump ropes without pain. Rested 6 weeks and when i tested the foot, there is still some pain. Now i stopped running again. Been almost 8 weeks now since i last run. Thankfully i can still go cycling, so that is my main cardio while i still can' t run.

[@RS-sx6ne]

How are you now ?

[@bluesky4385]

I've been all through these remedies and worse problems developed over the years. The Orthotic raises the foot and and helps with what it was designed to do. However it causes another issue that Podiatrist do not seem to address. I wonder why? Custom Orthotics raise the foot in a shoe even with the original insole removed, causing the foot to be pushed up against the top of the shoe. Which in turn causes the top of the foot to hurt with a feeling my shoe is to tight on top. Shoes are not made to accomodate a good number of Orthotics. I know I have had 4 pairs of Orthotics and have had every damn shoe out there. NB, Brooks, Hoka, Saucony. What I ended up with was nerve compression on the top of my feet from shoes, always feeling to tight on top with the Orthotic in them. Constantly adjusting shoelaces or trying different tying patterns avoiding the painful areas. I now have arthritis and a bone spur where the painful area developed following wearing Orthotics over the years. I can't wear orthotics anymore I have to wear a Superfeet insert which seems to fit shoes better than custom orthotics, but isn't supportive enough. I feel like I'm in a losing battle and I probably am at this point. It has absolutey amazed me with all the Podiatrist I have had appts with. That the issue of custom Orthotics taking up to much room in shoes, and causing other problems to develop is never addressed.

[@Footankle]

The issue with orthotics pushing your foot into the top of the shoe is not a common one and tends to happen only to people with very high volume feet. In that situation you would need an "extra depth shoe" to accommodate both your foot and the orthotic. Below is info on one brand, but there are other brands on the market include Aetrex, drew, Propet and Apex www.footankle.com/shoe-therapy/orthofeet-shoes/.

[@jenniferwatson1668]

Wow- your issue is similar to mine totally. 😢

[@mincao8003]

Very clear demonstration. Where is Part 2? Did anyone see Part 2? I am not able to find it.

[@brianleabo6295]

Is this the same if it feels like you top of you foot is broken ? I do have flat feet

[@jamescorsey6041]

I feel same way to it's annoying

[@OnlyVisitingU]

Thank you so much. May you receive many blessings for sharing your knowledge :-)

[@khakicampbell6640]

Wow! Best AND shortest video!👍 Thanks so much~

[@Footankle]

You are welcome!

[@christinemcmahon5370]

That makes so much sense. Thank you for sharing.

[@383mazda]

I tried the "new" thin soled shoes that were supposed to be better for your feet. Within a few months i noticed after laying on a couch for a few min, when i stood up my feet didn't want to bend and they're was pain at the top of my feet. I bet this is the issue. I guess with high arches you shouldn't go barefoot often??

[@Footankle]

There is no evidence that minimalist shoes are better for your feet. Also no evidence that they are worse. They work for some people and not others. Depends on a lot of factors including arch height, weight, age , duration of adaptation period, etc. Here is something I wrote on minimalist shoes a few years ago. Pretty much still true today: www.footankle.com/minimalist-shoes-and-barefoot-running-seattle-podiatrist/

[@Alex-bw1cq]

Happened to me exactly 1 month ago, has gotten a little better but I still have pain in that area of my foot

[@Footankle]

Here is detailed information on top of foot pain, including home treatment options. www.footankle.com/injuries-foot-ankle/pain-top-foot/ We hope that is helpful.

[@Djpuzzle]

That's fine and dandy but what about pain when not wearing shoes? I got some good insoles and it's not helping. When I walk barefoot the tops hurt.

[@Footankle]

Here is detailed information on top of foot pain, including home treatment options. www.footankle.com/injuries-foot-ankle/pain-top-foot/ If you try all of these suggestions and still have pain we recommend you have a complete workup from a foot and ankle specialist.

[@indianlocal9990]

Thank a lot

[@handsthatrockcrochet]

Thank you 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@Footankle]

You are so welcome

[@larryps]

Thank you.Great content

[@meaowsandwhistles]

ok im going to look at insoles , ive recently started started using a treadmill , and right across the top of my right foot always feels bruised or aches after

[@Footankle]

Here is detailed information on top of foot pain, including home treatment options. www.footankle.com/injuries-foot-ankle/pain-top-foot/ We hope that is helpful.

[@pedrovinales7192]

Thank you

[@Footankle]

You're welcome

[@driver902]

I have orthotics,, but I experience pain on the top of my right foot often. I drive a truck so my right foot is always extended out. Either on the throttle or the brake. And I even have a block on the throttle pedal so I'm not so far extended. Any advice please.

[@Footankle]

There is just so many things that could cause that. Please see a foot and ankle specialist to have an evaluation, get a definitive diagnosis and an appropriate treatment plan.

[@ashleytaylor994]

I have a high arch foot and get same pain

[@Footankle]

Here is detailed information on top of foot pain, including home treatment options. www.footankle.com/injuries-foot-ankle/pain-top-foot/ We hope that is helpful.

[@bethehype5339]

I tripped in my heels a week ago on the other foot and next thing I knew the other foot was throbbing like I had hurt it

[@timyatcak3292]

Cavus feet create the most problems. Just use either two sets of shoe laces OPNE at the mid two eyelets, OR like the recruits at the Army hospital at Fort Ord: cut down the distal sides of the shoe tongue to allow for more rom during gait

[@ashleytaylor994]

I have high arch in right foot

[@robintaylor1490]

it only bothers me when having footwear on ... help ?

[@susieinthecountry4434]

too bad no link to the OTC orthotics

[@Footankle]

There is no one best prefab orthotic - depends on how each fits your foot. Here is a guide that should help of the prefabricated orthotics we are currently recommending: www.footankle.com/orthotics/off-the-shelf/ Hope that helps!

[@steelernation45nation28]

I’m flat footed

[@marydenise10]

Top of foot pain

[@Footankle]

Here is detailed information on top of foot pain, including home treatment options. www.footankle.com/injuries-foot-ankle/pain-top-foot/ We hope that is helpful.

[@SleepyDaBeast]

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