Understanding Ball of Foot Pain: Causes and Symptoms
posted: Feb. 03, 2024.
When you’re dealing with foot pain, it can originate in several areas of your feet and cause excruciating pain. This can also impact how you function each day and can even cause further complications when your pain isn’t treated. A common area for pain is the ball of the foot. Dr. Anthony Caristo, Dr. Jason Kline, and Dr. Ernest Troisi at Delaware Foot and Ankle Group in Newark, DE, can explain ball of foot pain and what could cause this pain.
Understanding Ball of Foot Pain
When dealing with pain in the ball of your foot, it’s important to find out what could be causing your pain. This can help find the best treatment plan to give you the support you need to ease your pain. To identify the cause of your pain, your podiatrist at Delaware Foot and Ankle Group Newark, DE, might ask questions about your ball of foot pain symptoms.
Common types of symptoms associated with ball of foot pain include:
- Pain when standing or walking
- Aching
- Blisters or calluses
The most common cause of ball of foot pain is aging. As we get older, the padding of fat on the balls of the feet begins to disintegrate and wear down. This can cause pain, and you might find that you aren’t getting the support your feet need. This pad can also begin to wear down from issues like diabetes or foot trauma. It’s important that you’re able to identify what is causing your pain and how you can best treat your issues.
Your podiatrist may recommend wearing shoes with inserts to provide cushioning, soaking your feet in warm water, and icing your feet several times a day. You should also avoid going barefoot and ensure you’re wearing the correct shoes for your activities.
Contact Our Podiatrist Today
Make sure that you’re able to identify your foot pain symptoms. Contact Dr. Anthony Caristo, Dr. Jason Kline, and Dr. Ernest Troisi at Delaware Foot and Ankle Group Newark, DE, to learn more about ball of foot pain and what could be causing your pain. Call for more information and to schedule your appointment today at (302) 834-3575.