Questions Answered About: Metatarsalgia & Exercise, Recovery Time, Causes, etc.

In this video, Maryke answers questions about metatarsalgia recovery time, exercises, and cross training, as well as what causes it. She also shares her personal recovery journey and how long it took for her metatarsalgia to heal.
👉As explained in the video, these shoes and sandals helped me to manage my metatarsalgia. (Don't worry - they also come in other colours than the ones I have.) 😉
✅ Hoka Clifton 8 running shoes: geni.us/GnAq
✅ Birkenstock Arizona EVA sandals: geni.us/Th3tF
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📽️My original video about dealing with my metatarsalgia:
▶️ Metatarsalgia: Causes & Treatment: • Metatarsalgia: Causes ...
📚Chapters:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:38 What activities are OK to do?
00:07:16 Should I change the way I walk?
00:08:08 What about barefoot running or walking?
00:08:52 Can calf and Achilles stretches help to prevent metatarsalgia?
00:09:41 Can foot exercises make it better or worse?
00:10:32 Will my metatarsalgia ever get better?
00:14:48 How we can help
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[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

👉 As explained in the video, these shoes and sandals helped me to manage my metatarsalgia. (Don't worry - they also come in other colours than the ones I have.) 😉 ✅ Hoka Clifton 8 running shoes: geni.us/GnAq ✅ Birkenstock Arizona EVA sandals: geni.us/Th3tF If you buy anything via these links, we may get a small commission at no extra cost to you.

[@baydog123]

Thank you so much! This video really helped me understand what’s happening with my feet. I’ve been suffering with this for 3 months now. After watching, my feet immediately started feeling better. I was afraid I might have this problem forever, but now I know it will get better in the next couple months. Really brought my spirits up.💕

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

You're welcome, and good luck with your recovery!

[@kathykane4650]

That was amazing - am in the first six months of metartsalgia, combined with hammer toe and gout issues - this video was so informative and gave me some hope that recovery is slow but there is hope!

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Hugo97HD]

Make sure to slowly transition into barefoot shoes. Hammer toes are usually a symptom from narrow and too small shoes!

[@michelewatson302]

Thank you so much for an excellent video, and a very reassuring one. Loved hearing about how the brain manages pain level. 💐👍

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

You are welcome!

[@debrakobori523]

Excellent information. Thank you!

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Our pleasure!

[@mkejon71]

ILove your advice. Thank you.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

So glad!

[@korkoo1]

I have been struggling with metatarsalgia for a number of week since transitioning to barefoot style shoes. More specifically to my left foot. Two years ago I had a ruptured my left ACL and started rehabbing my lower kinetic chain. For me it is an unknown if this correlated to that injury but for some reason my coordination of toes is much worse on my left side, I have been speculating that my muscles are not able to press strong enough from the ground so it becomes a lot of stress on the pads on the front of my foot. Been using pads for a while now and my mind/muscle connection is slowly starting to get better and hoping this will be solved by itself soon but I'm trying to rest my feet with normal shoes once in while as well. Thanks for a great explanation and will spread the video to others in same situation.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Thanks for watching, and good luck with your recovery!

[@veronicaarosemena3644]

Thank you!

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

You're welcome!

[@raiders1844]

I’m a runner and have been dealing with this for about 2 months. I hope I can get back to it I don’t wanna have to stop 😢

[@ADAMBLAZEVIC]

I'm a runner too, for me carbon plated shoes caused this issue, not sure which part, the big drop that these shoes have or the solid plate but as I returned to "normal" running shoes the pain eased off and went away. Also at first I wore insoles which were made based on the scan of my foot that also helped a lot.

[@danielharris1161]

Really helpful video, I like to use the elliptical machine but not sure whether this would put to much pressure through the area. May just try it and see

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

With this, most things is about trying a gentle session and seeing - just always test a very short and easy session and then you can always build it from there until you reach the limit of what it wants to do.

[@Runner1659]

This video and the other one about metatarsalgia are fantastic. I run a lot and 2 months ago I developed pain in the ball of my foot and toes. After taking some time off, I ran through it but decided to take more time off since I was not progressing much, my pain during running hovered between a 1 and 2, but I really just wanted it go away for good. So I haven't run for 7 days now and the ball of the foot feels good, but there's still a slight bit of pain in my second toe when I push down on it. Can metatarsalgia extend to pain in the toes? I went to a podiatrist and ruled out a stress fracture. Thank you!

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Yes - you can also often irritate the little nerves between the metatarsal heads at the same time and that can also refer pain into the toes.

[@jasonstone5022]

A great 2 videos on this. Is metatarsalgia the same as capsulitis? From what I’ve seen, it appears to be.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

I'm not sure - it might be that people use the names interchangeably but capsulitis usually refers to an inflammatory reaction in the capsule of a joint whilst metatarsalgia involves more structures than that.

[@justinmartin1946]

is this similar advice for bursitis in you mathatarsal pads? I have been dealing with this for about 6 months now (never had any previous problems with this) one day I went to the fair and walked around with a pair of shoes that were super tight in my feet and very flat (vans/skate shoes) I have flat feet so it could be methatarsalgia aswell but it was diagnosed after the mri as bursitis. I am looking for help on what to do I wear asics now and have for a few months now. I go to the gym and it always hurts after, i tried insoles but they hurt more actually ty in advance!

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Yes, this advice is also relevant to metatarsal bursitis - I also share more advice in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6LEpayvYtufgMU

[@mariekarole1621]

Flip flops was the worst shoe especially doing vacuuming and housework . I had this I have stood on my feet for 30 years with basic gym shoes daycare teacher ( holding child)factory,cashier,housekeeper and now 10 hours at a warehouse for $ . I had a real pain in ball of foot when I couldn’t vacuum with the same foot step patterns. I got nasty toe cramps like swimming in ice cold water . During work especially holding babies I would have to hurry put child down and take off gym shoes that had the first big toe metatarsal ball kept digging into foam off. I had to get hot wash cloth or hot hand pack and warm up my circulation. Last job factory with heavy work boots but thick socks and Dr. Schols heel arch inserts from a sensor machine at store helps greatly. It too k pressure off toe area support my heel and told me stretch , and get off feet after work. I miss my short heel dressy boots .

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Thanks for sharing!

[@sl2608]

I have Insertional Achilles Tendonits/Achilles Bursitis. I have heard differing opinions about wearing rocker bottom shoes for this condition. One podiatrist told me that rocker bottom shoes, like Hokas, are not good for this and can cause more strain, inflammation and even further damage to the Insertional AT area. What is your opinion? Would HOKAs be a good choice for me or not? Thank you!

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

For insertional Achilles tendonitis + bursitis, you want a shoe that has a heel that is slightly higher than the front because that reduces the strain on that area. So, if the hokas has a 10 to 12mm heel-to-toe drop, they may be OK. I think you may benefit from watching these videos: Why heel lifting inserts can help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/maPdo4FmgNiYjck One about insertional tendonitis specifically: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4i4q6aHfrGtjaM Once about bursitis: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGKvfn6ter9oo9E

[@sl2608]

@@SportsInjuryPhysio Thanks very much for your reply. No, unfortunately the max heel-to-toe drop Hoka makes is 6mm. So I guess Hokas are out of the question for me. I've been wearing 12mm heel drop shoes, and even adding a heel lift when my Insertional AT/bursitis flares up. But I've now developed Morton's Neuroma so I don't want to use the heel lifts and would really like to transition to a 10mm heel drop and a rocker bottom, if my IAT/bursitis can tolerate it. Thanks again.

[@beastjaylon0993]

Ik this is nothing about this video, I've been training for basketball like increasing my vertical and stuff and I discovered a bakers cyst can I still do my workouts and stretch too

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

I can't really answer this without knowing all the details around your situation because if training is making it worse or irritating it then it won't recover, but if your training is not affecting it then it may be OK. It is really best to ask your physio this question. If you wanted help with your rehab and an exercise plan, this is something that our team of physios can assess and help you with via video call. You can read more about how the online consultations work here: www.sports-injury-physio.com/

[@deltadeltas4558]

Does the feeling of having marbles under the ball of your foot go away? For me it’s not so much pain as the uncomfortable feeling of having something rolled up under my foot.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Yes, mine has fully gone away.

[@mabo4848]

Did it go away ? Maybe also Morten neuroma

[@andylandry5062]

I'm a little late to the string here but did you try inserts?

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Yes - the off-the-shelf ones did not work for me but custom made ones with memory foam in front, arch support and metatarsal lifts have been brilliant.

[@user-lh2cz2vq9y]

I got hurt under my feet, especially in the midle feet when i ran with modern shoes. But when i ran with my casual/sport style shoe, i didnt feel any pain. I ran barefoot and no pain at all too. Does it because modern shoe have more cushion and high stack? Pls help i have no idea what happen 🙏

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

No idea - I can't tell without actually assessing the shoes and your feet.

[@staceyhoepfner2671]

What about yoga? Skip it because too much pressure on bare feet or good as it builds up foot muscles? Thanks!!!

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Do it on a soft mat and avoid any exercises that strain that area (going up on toes e.g. downward dog)

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Or even do it in shoes to start - there are lots of parts to yoga you can do without aggravating your foot

[@attaurrahman1127]

Is it common in adult male?

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

I've seen it in men and women - not sure if there is any research on who gets it most.