What is causing the pain under the balls of my feet?
The term for pain under the ball of the foot is called “metatarsalgia” and can have many different causes from a torn ligament responsible for stabilizing the toe, to an injured nerve, an inflammed joint or even a stress fracture. Worn out or inappropriate shoes may be making the problem worse. If your toes are going numb during your run or you have pain for more than 5-7 days in a row, contact the office for an appointment. The only way to find out what is causing your metatarsalgia, is it to have it evaluated by a podiatrist.
