Morton’s neuroma or Morton’s syndrome is a compressed nerve in your forefoot, causing pain between the third and fourth toes. Symptoms • Sharp pain in the ball of the foot • Feeling as if you’re standing on a pebble or a marble • Numbness and tingling in the affected toes •Weight-bearing, especially pushing up on […]
A stress fracture is a hairline fracture in a bone caused by overuse. In the foot, the Navicular stress fracture is the most common but they can occur in a number of bones in the foot and heel. Navicular Stress Fracture A Navicular stress fracture is one of the most common stress fractures affecting athletes,
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A heel spur is a hooked bony growth protruding from under the heel bone (calcaneus). It has identical symptoms to and is often found to co-exist with plantar fasciitis. Symptoms Symptoms may be very similar to those of plantar fasciitis and include: Pain and tenderness under the heel, especially when weight-bearing. Pain may be worse
A metatarsal fracture is a break to one of the five long metatarsal bones in the foot and is usually caused by a direct impact or trauma. It could also be a stress fracture which comes on gradually from overuse. Seeking medical help is key to recovering from this foot injury to ensure the bones
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It’s not surprising that about 15% of all running injuries strike the foot. With each step your feet absorb a force several times your body weight. While the foot is in motion during running, the plantar fascia, a thick elastic tissue that stretches from the heel to the base of the toes, works with the
