Pain in the ball of the feet near the 2nd and 3rd toes
Pain in the ball of the feet under the 2nd and 3rd toes is a common problem seen at Wantirna Mall Podiatry. Symptoms experienced by patients maybe shooting pain, ache, the sensation of walking on a pebble. Pain in this area of the foot can be caused by many different reasons but is usually due to continued soft tissue trauma to the small and complex structures found in this part of the foot.
Trauma to this area can occur from walking on hard surfaces such as concrete, inappropriate footwear, due to the shape and position of the feet causing high pressure, walking abnormalities and accidents. The pain in this area may be caused by something simple on the skin such as a callus or corn which can be removed by a Podiatrist within a consultation. However, further investigation is recommended to confirm diagnosis through an ultrasound and/or x-ray if the pain is occurring within the foot. The common pathologies within the foot found due to pain in these areas can be; a tear of the plantar plate, inflammation of the joints or bursa, a neuroma, stress fracture or arthropathies.
Early treatment with pain is always best as persistent problems in this area can lead to continued or increased pain, possible displacement of the toes and the need for surgery. Due to the causation of pain in the ball of the 2nd and 3rd toes is usually mechanical, treatment prescribed by a Podiatrist can help the structures of the traumatised soft tissue to heal. These recommendations involve changes to footwear and activities, offload padding and possible prescription foot orthotics.
Trauma to this area can occur from walking on hard surfaces such as concrete, inappropriate footwear, due to the shape and position of the feet causing high pressure, walking abnormalities and accidents. The pain in this area may be caused by something simple on the skin such as a callus or corn which can be removed by a Podiatrist within a consultation. However, further investigation is recommended to confirm diagnosis through an ultrasound and/or x-ray if the pain is occurring within the foot. The common pathologies within the foot found due to pain in these areas can be; a tear of the plantar plate, inflammation of the joints or bursa, a neuroma, stress fracture or arthropathies.
Early treatment with pain is always best as persistent problems in this area can lead to continued or increased pain, possible displacement of the toes and the need for surgery. Due to the causation of pain in the ball of the 2nd and 3rd toes is usually mechanical, treatment prescribed by a Podiatrist can help the structures of the traumatised soft tissue to heal. These recommendations involve changes to footwear and activities, offload padding and possible prescription foot orthotics.
