Metatarsalgia Pain at the Ball of your Foot

Feeling some pain at the bottom of your foot? Specifically at the ball of your foot? In this quick episode, we talk about Metatarsalgia, what may cause it and what you can do to avoid it.
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0:00 - Welcome!
1:06 - What is Metatarsalgia
2:24 - What causes pain at the ball of your foot
4:31 - What to do to help metatarsalgia/ pain at bottom of foot
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[@spearlightknight1714]

Wow, thank you for a balanced approach to this foot issue! And also explanations to the possible causes! Most advice focuses on constantly wearing an insole forever without proper explanation on potential causes of the issue.

[@docjenfit]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sandralazarus7338]

That was very nice. I have this problem.

[@docjenfit]

I'm so glad you found this helpful. Feel free to also try out my foot physical therapy plan. You can try it and get one week free here: jen.health/freetrial

[@Larry30102]

Big thank you for the info.

[@docjenfit]

Of course! Glad it helped!

[@janaeaedwards7237]

I feel like I'm walking with marbles by the end of day, It even keeps me up at night

[@docjenfit]

Oh no! Sorry to hear. I hope this video helps. I also have a foot PT plan on my platform jen.health . You're welcome to try it out and you also get the first week free!

[@michele9359]

I had bunion surgery when I was 15 years old on both feet. I am now 46 years old. I have had metartosal pain off and on for over a decade. My 2nd and 3rd metartosal bones are longer than my first. I've seen a couple podiatrist's and have had custom inserts, otc inserts, physical therapy, cortisone injection, and reduced exercise days. I have never worn heels. In years past I've been able to settle it down. However, I'm on 4 months of extreme pain.

[@docjenfit]

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We hope some of this info helped.

[@joshuagood9162]

Awesome work, you two! I just got done going to PT for my plantar fasciitis for the last 5 months (my posterior chain is very tight, too). 2 months ago I was using a belt to stretch out my big toe and felt something pop when I was pulling too hard. I’ve had metatarsalgia ever since, and now that pain is lingering although the plantar fasciitis is much better. I’ve found that the most helpful things are going barefoot and shifting my weight to my heels more than to my toes when walking.

[@docjenfit]

Thank you for watching, Joshua! Glad to see you're doing the work!

[@lydianagarcia7374]

I gone to a podiatrist for the pain in the ball of my foot. Took X-ray told I have arthritis on big toe. But I have no pain there, only under the two toes next to it. Sometimes I can be laying down and pain will be on ball of foot then feels like shooting pain up those two toes. My dr had me get better shoes and wear metatarsal pad. It’s been a month and still having the pain.

[@docjenfit]

Thanks for sharing! Hopefully you found some good pointers in this video. Trying some of the foot exercises for toe spacing and working on arch mobility could be beneficial.

[@Wildbodyschool]

Great video! I would love to know how you would work the kinetic chain to support this. I have developed Plantar Febromatosis, Metatarsal Pain, Achilles heel since wearing barefoot shoes. I didn't ease into them (but am going on 2 years with them). The heel pain has been the worst only recently going to Plantar pain and metatarsal pain. I almost feel incapacitated! I have the metatarsal pads, I don't wear anything but barefoot shoes, I use the toe spreaders as well. Some history: I had a labral tear repair in the L Hip 5 years ago, pelvic floor and SI have never been right since. Any suggestions?

[@docjenfit]

It could be important to start doing some more foot stability and strengthening exercises. We have a great barefoot mini course on our Jen Health Platform that could help give you some ideas on how to start addressing this. jen.health/barefoot Also, it can always be a good idea to ease into barefoot shoes rather than just completely transitioning right away.

[@nadinelai4575]

Wow! You have a lot going on. Have thought about seeing an osteopath? They can be good at looking at your body in a holistic manner. Your SI, lower back, could have something to do with your feet.

[@HughCStevenson1]

I have had this condition for about 7-8 years, on and off. Barefoot shoes are a terrible idea. Do not do this! If possible find some soft shoes with firm soles which can provide the cushioning that the fatty layer that has broken down usually provides. I have Oofos flip-flops for at home and Brooks Glycerine 21 training shoes. I am a competitive sprinter so that gives the area a big hammering when I compete or train... Soaking my feet in warm water helps with acute pain after a big competition day. The Dome pads are useful but not for exercise. Ok for walking around, going to work. Dress shoes?? I have no solution. Just be a hippy and wear something casual with your tuxedo! Good luck. I hav sore feet most of the time. I am 63 and don't expect it to get much better, based on the advice of podiatrists and foot surgeon. But I manage most of the time.

[@laurenslife5811]

I’ve suffered from this condition for years heels last me about 10 mins.

[@docjenfit]

Heels can definitely be uncomfy. Hopefully some of these tips help!

[@deniseharris1737]

I’m having that problem now the ball of my foot and callus

[@docjenfit]

Here's another video for callus you might benefit from kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpq8oHSjpd-EqqM

[@mr.wigglemunch3856]

The pain in the right ball of my foot under the big toe is 0, but when i do a couple of lounges the pain is a 9 to a 10 (in the foot that's bending) And i don't know whether its metatarsalgia or sesamoiditis or something else. I also did not injure my foot, one day the pain was just there. Which one of the selftreaments you showed do you recommend me doing? 😘

[@docjenfit]

It also kind of sounds like a turf toe type of injury. Or just that your big toe gets irritated when going into loaded extension. We have a great barefoot mini course that can help you assess all of these things and give exercises to help with restrictions. That could really help you sort things out: jen.health/barefoot

[@johnwylie8724]

You mentioned that with age the fatty pads on the foot bottom can decrease and result in metatarsalgia. Is that a situation where an insert may need to be used permanently or are there mobility exercises that can be done to offset the loss of the fatty pads?

[@docjenfit]

That could be something that helps. However, we can continue to help our body prioritize the fatty pads by exposing our feet to tolerable impact. So doing daily bouncing on our feet or hopping just to show the feet we still need those fat pads around can be helpful.

[@HughCStevenson1]

I have had this condition for about 7-8 years, on and off. Barefoot shoes are a terrible idea. Do not do this! If possible find some soft shoes with firm soles which can provide the cushioning that the fatty layer that has broken down usually provides. I have Oofos flip-flops for at home and Brooks Glycerine 21 training shoes. I am a competitive sprinter so that gives the area a big hammering when I compete or train... Soaking my feet in warm water helps with acute pain after a big competition day. The Dome pads are useful but not for exercise. Ok for walking around, going to work. Dress shoes?? I have no solution. Just be a hippy and wear something casual with your tuxedo! Good luck. I hav sore feet most of the time. I am 63 and don't expect it to get much better, based on the advice of podiatrists and foot surgeon. But I manage most of the time.

[@samuraioodon]

does big toe numbness have any relation with metatarsalgia? i'm an long distance cyclist and have started to notice big toe numbness.

[@docjenfit]

Do you just get this during your long bike rides? It could just have to do with the positioning of your feet and not enough movement or blood flow getting to those toes! Especially if it is colder out. Doesn't necessarily mean it is related to metatarsalgia though.

[@samuraioodon]

@@docjenfit thanks for the reply. i'm getting it in my running shoes too which have plenty of wiggle room. i do work out in garden a lot and it noticed when squatting that my weight is more on my big toes. could it be i need more cushion there or a higher arch? i'm using a high arch right now.

[@NikkiD68]

Anything regarding Morton neuromas?

[@docjenfit]

We have this video with some exercises for Morton's Neuroma: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6nIhKx3drJprqc We also have this one where we talk more about the condition in general: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKbdepeYq5aBh6s

[@NikkiD68]

@@docjenfit thank you. I’ll check them out. 👍🏽

[@zmatthes2235]

What if you have arthritis and had op on bunion. I'm not sure about going to barefoot because I also have a pin in my big toe. Help. 😊

[@docjenfit]

Barefoot can still be good for you!

[@XoXoKarinaKGXoXo]

I have a deep permanent callous on the ball of my foot and it burns. I can’t wear any type of heels. When I try it burns. The pads make it worse. I shave that callus but it comes back right away plus it’s internal. I shaved once to try to take it off but I started bleeding because the callus goes deep inside. It’s not superficial. Any advice?

[@docjenfit]

Hard to give very specific advice, but we have this video on corns/deep callouses on the feet. Maybe that will help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpq8oHSjpd-EqqM

[@KM-if2wp]

I have ball of foot pain and looks like a small golf ball in area. (Inflamed) It hurts a lot if walking on and sometimes hurt when just hanging on couch. Podiatrist is unsure of what is happening. The steroid meth pack didn’t help. Frustrating over 3 weeks weeks not walking on and still have issues. Any ideas???

[@docjenfit]

Hmm that sounds really odd. I honestly have no idea without being able to examine further or in person.

[@robertmarsh2656]

Thanks

[@docjenfit]

Of course!

[@katherineklepp9403]

I was diagnosed with synovatis, inflammation of the tissues around the joints on my second toe on both feet, this happened 7 years ago , I had 2 shots of steroids on each foot and I ‘ve been using orthotics since then. I still feel some pain at the joints of my toes, I don’t know why. What else I can do to get rid of this pain?

[@docjenfit]

Have you tried working on foot, toe, and ankle mobility/strengthening? This could help you understand where some of your restrictions might be and what is contributing to this. We have a great Barefoot Mini Course that could help you explore this. You can get an extra $10 off using code OPTIMAL10, if you want to check it out: jen.health/barefoot

[@katherineklepp9403]

@@docjenfit Thank you for your response

[@norbertomachado5465]

i have a Ankle Implant could that cause Metatarsalgia on my foot? because i have a lot of pain .

[@docjenfit]

Thanks for sharing your experience with us. Hopefully this video helped!

[@CF_Joel]

Can I fix my particular issue with physical therapy? My metatarsalgia is caused by my toes not being level. Without my custom orthotics, which have gaps and spacers under the ball of my toes to level them, I have to push my foot down really hard to make all my toes touch the ground and it hurts to train or even walk without them. After a few minutes, the connective tissues between my toes become enflamed really fast. I would like to know if I can level them with physical therapy and be free of orthotics. Thanks!

[@docjenfit]

It could be very helpful for you to do some work on the foot! We have great foot exercises and assessments in our Barefoot Mini Course that you can check out here. jen.health/barefoot

[@rhondafleming9004]

I have it real bad. The ball of my feet. Please help. I’m 65 and I have 6 grands and I push to continue my daily life.

[@docjenfit]

Thank you for sharing! Hopefully some of these exercises help!

[@HughCStevenson1]

I have had this condition for about 8 years. Soft shoes like Oofos have helped me a lot. If you can find a trainer (I have Brooks Glycerine 21) that provides a soft base for your foot but a firm sole, that may help too. I am a runner so I aggravate it periodically! Good luck! I have not found exercises useful. Dome pads help some people. I am trying it for a second time currently... Not for exercise, just schlepping around.

[@orazioscardace911]

Ciao può guarire il nervo Di Norton Facendo esercizi 😊

[@docjenfit]

Thanks for watching!

[@viktor_vaughn]

We finally found where the Phalange is, and it's not part of an airplane.

[@docjenfit]

Haha thanks for the comment!

[@HughCStevenson1]

I have had this condition for about 7-8 years, on and off. Barefoot shoes are a terrible idea. Do not do this! If possible find some soft shoes with firm soles which can provide the cushioning that the fatty layer that has broken down usually provides. I have Oofos flip-flops for at home and Brooks Glycerine 21 training shoes. I am a competitive sprinter so that gives the area a big hammering when I compete or train... Soaking my feet in warm water helps with acute pain after a big competition day. The Dome pads are useful but not for exercise. Ok for walking around, going to work. Dress shoes?? I have no solution. Just be a hippy and wear something casual with your tuxedo! Good luck. I hav sore feet most of the time. I am 63 and don't expect it to get much better, based on the advice of podiatrists and foot surgeon. But I manage most of the time.

[@docjenfit]

Barefoot shoes can definitely be very intense to go right into if you are in an inflamed or irritated state. Definitely some good recommendations for people who need that support with where they are currently at!

[@Purehoney8]

So no heels 😢

[@docjenfit]

At least not every day! :)

[@vlonenazmck5864]

Logan Paul?

[@docjenfit]

haha

[@sirslickrock]

No because Logan Paul has a very punchable face, this guy is the opposite of that.