Metatarsalgia *Ball of the Foot Pain*: Causes & Home Treatment Guide! 

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Mate, talk louder or have the music quieter, if you up the volume so your voice can be heard , the music is deafening.

People with foot pain are awfully grumpy about sound problems! Just saying- thank you for the wonderful Info and for the newer video as well!

5 years later, but great video. I learned more here than I did with an hour long visit with a foot surgeon! He covered some of this, but definitely not all.

A very useful video! Thanks!

Most comprehensive vid on this topic. Straight to the point & full simple truths

Great video, thank you so much.

Yeah, the volume has to be adjusted, but first I want to say thank you for providing all this information. I am sure your next video will be awesome!

Thank you so much for your wonderful video and great information. I was looking for the orthotics link you mentioned and to get a list of the best shoes.

Thank you, very helpful.

Thanks so much you have helped me immensely 😊

This is a great video thank you so much 😊

thanks for thia very informative video

This has been so very helpful.. thank you 😊x

Thank you I finally learned what I have on the ball of my foot

QUESTION: I had a New Balance 1400viHikingBoot with Rollerbar & 11 mm drop and Mid Ankle support. They stopped making them. Is there anything out there like this? Mine were gore tex with thinsulate. I wear them all day. I do not take them off. I am so sensitive.

Fantastic video. I’m a 60 year old fit hiker, typically do five miles a day, but on rocky terrain, and I’ve just developed this. I’m thinking my hiking shoes are worn out which has contributed. Going to get some insoles. And try the ice and rest. Thanks so much!

Hi Michigan I find that I have the lease pain when walking bear foot so why wouldn’t bear foot shoes or zero drop be a option to consider. Thx

What are your thoughts on these zero drop wide toe box minimalist shoes?

Thank you good sir

I have a custom orthodic, but can't use it becz the hard part jabs and points directly into the base of the affected area

Would you please recommend some insoles and metatarsal pads

Thank you extremely helpful. I bought some gel insoles which appear to have done trick.

I think I have this from standing 12 hrs a day for the last 4 months. I am now able to just rest my feet, do you think stretching and exercise will help my problem? I’ve changed the behavior that caused it but I will have to go back to work eventually just less hours

I have to wear safety toe work boots. I just went up a half size and went from EE to EEE width. It seems to be helping all the streching and laser and massage treatments seems to be a losing battle against 10+ hours on concrete.

Dude was whispering like he broke into a podiatrist office just to play with the foot props.

I've been dealing with metatarsalgia. As someone who has been very fit for the last 8 years, I'm terrified of this condition making me unfit eventually and taking years off my life from all of the movement I've been missing because my foot hurts so badly. I dont see it getting any better because ive been to 2 different podiatrists and the course of action is almost non-existent.

Acquired this issue in army basic training now I’m worried I can’t move forward during ait

Hi Doc. Thanks for the helpful vids! Some of those orthopedic slide in dealeeos sometimes makes my shoes not fit tho :/. Even when they are not that thick. Any suggestions?

hi doc, I think I have this problem a few years back I fractured a ball of my foot (doing taekwondo/martial-art) and after staying 2 months in bed, I was able to do everything normally. again something happen to me as well a few days ago I was overweight and start boxing everything going greatly lost 25-30 kg in 4 months. but doing jumping rope cause my feet to hurt so now I am watching your videos. will follow your instructions. can you make a video on how to do jumping rope or any other high impact exercises without killing our feet? thank you so much.

I just made an appt to see you! I have hope now.

You are great my dude

Thank you for this video! Very helpful & informative! :) I am in healthcare and work 8 hrs on concrete floors for almost 30 yrs I used to run and walk very far distances but I havent since I hurt my same heel twice :( I have custom made orthotics for metatarsal...got my first cortisone shot ..( I have heel spur.)...nothing has helped so I'm trying to heal them in other ways to avoid surgery Once the covid is over im going to the podiatrist and physio to get laser treatments on it I wear a good sneaker and I'm not overweight so praying new orthotics and other treatments will help :)

I have been dealing with Metatarsalgia for 8 months now, particularly in my left foot. I have been non weight-bearing on it for 7 weeks now and even with a good shoe (Hoka) and inserts I am still unable to walk without burning pain. I have developed the beginning symptoms of the same problem now in my right foot since using a knee scooter to rest the left one. I have been referred from one doctor to another because no one seems to know what to do. My current ortho doctor ordered custom inserts and titanium plates in my shoes and sent me on my way telling me he'd see me in 3-6 months. I've tried all the treatments they suggested which you also mentioned in the video. Nothing is working and I am in constant pain. I also have numbness and tingling in my left foot and leg as well as cold sensations that start in my foot and run up my leg. What should I do when there has been no improvement for such a long period of time? It has been absolutely debilitating! Is it normal to not see any improvement even with treatment? Would you recommend physical therapy or massage therapy? I don't know where to turn! Thanks for any thoughts you may care to share!

I am pretty sure I have a severe case of Metatarsalgia on my right foot. I went to see a specialist and he recommended aetrex memory foam Orthotics and some Physical Therapy. Physical Therapy is treating me for Plantar Fasciitis. They also recommended I wear Metatarsal pads, which I have tried. Without a metatarsal pad and using memory foam insoles the 3rd and 4th toe on my foot feels tingly every time I walk. As soon as I put a Metatarsal pad on and walk most of my toes becoming tingly, then my foot feels like it's swelling up. I have gotten MRI /Xrays/had EMG/had cortisone injection in Plantar fascia area a few weeks ago of/on my right foot and all test came back negative for any kind of Neuroma or Nerve Damage. I also had an MRI of my back as suggested by my podiatrist and read by an orthopedic surgeon for backs and he stated that my foot pain is not related to my back. I tried the Orthotics that my Dr. suggested, but they made my feet red/tender and my toes tingly/numb. I am really at a lose for what to do to make me feel better any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Great video and information. what if the ball of the foot padding is now thinner? is there any way to buildup the padding?

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I had bunion surgery last year and now the ball of my foot is painful. I have walked on my toes all my life. Will I need gait therapy to feel better? Any suggestions would be great.

feet have chronic condition (both 2nd and 3rd toe). Tenosynovitis, mortons neuroma, bursitis and capsular synovitis. I already had my 2nd shot of steroid wc worked but lasted for 5month only. I have 1 shot left and dr. Refuse to gve after the 3rd. Im afraid if it doesnt work, ill be carry ths pain forever. My question is, how to treat chronic feet condition eliminating surgery in the options? I dnt knw what to do after 3rd shot and pain comes back

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Is there any tablets to cure

I wear custom orthotics that have healed my plantar fasciitis. I finally started doing cardio again and now metatarsalgia is killing me. I've requested a podiatrist appt but I'm pretty sure they're just going to offer another injection. So frustrated.

Does this just refer to pain? What about numbness in the ball of the foot?

Are those shoes Mizuno Wave Inspire? What do you think of New Balance 990 V5 or New Balance 928 V3? Which of those is better for Metatarsalgia? Thanks

Metatarsalgia is really putting the squash on my hiking and trail running! I routinely hike 10 to 16 miles or jog 3 to 7 miles (strictly dirt). I am into my 3rd bout with this injury. From one foot to the other and back again. I know it's probably from overuse. I've recently added jump rope too. I wear Altras (trail runners) for just about everything, and when I dont have Altras on, I am usually barefoot. Trying some Oboz inserts in my Altras to see if this helps. I have a super high arch. Paws crossed. I'm sick of this recurring injurry. ☹ Thanks for the video. It was helpful. 😁

Why do my feet hurt so bad in cold weather since I got older?

My pain is felt in the metatarsal on top of the foot and the feeling goes down to the bottom. I was told to try a metatarsal pads. My foot was really aggravated. I took the pads out.

I’ve already had 2 surgeries on each foot. All that is left to do is remove the metatarsal joints. I’m scared but desperate!! I can barely walk or stand because of that burning 🔥 pain!! Any suggestions? And yes, I have high quality sneaker on with inserts made just for me. This pain started in 1995 and I’m now 58. ☹️

I have Metatarsalgia & Plantar Fasciitis. What can I do to get relief from the pain? Pain medications do not help. I have been suffering with Metatarsalgia for 3 years & Plantar Fasciitis for 6 months. PLEASE HELP ME!!!

Great video message even if the audio is lame. Intermittent music is way too loud and not needed. The voice, though in a whisper makes me feel the sincerity and intimacy of the message, which is great until I turn my volume up and the loud, blaring background music jerks the children awake to scream uncontrollably and the pets start to bark and howl, and then the neighbor's pets begin their . . . but then I finally got bailed out of jail and watched the rest of the video thanks.

One of the most important things to remember is that nothing is better overnight! Even with great shoes, great orthotics and offloading weeks can go by with minimal to no relief, but at that point things start to get better and should stay better. Think about this like breaking your ankle, you have to wear a cast for a few weeks or even a month or two before the pain starts to go away. It's not going be completely fixed in just one night, but it will gradually get better. If it does not then you should probably be seeing your doctor anyway!

how many months before it goes away completely . .?

Excellent very informative obviously the sounds but very good. Thanks for sharing Be safe wear the mask 🇨🇦

my foot pain came after a week of low activity, I was fine in the morning, when I walked out of work (where I sit all day) it felt like I'd been standing on my feet all day. That was 2 weeks ago. I limped around for 10 days, then went to the doctor. I've got inserts on the way... and got a cortisone shot. I'm over 48 hours out now and it's only helped take the edge off. This seemed to come out of no where and is not going away fast. Rest almost seems to make it worse... I'm usually fairly active outside work and it's really getting in the way. X-rays were fine... how long does this take to go away? #Frustrated

Hello, hello, hello! : - ) Can you please recommend a proper insole for 'ball of the foot pain' /fallen arches condition?? Please? I am on my feet for 10 hours on end for starters, and, in pain! Please supply some brand names and styles?? Thank you so much! I am enjoying your videos thus far!

Whoa... That music destroyed my EARS!!!! Did you review your video?? Yikes... AND you need to turn up YOUR volume! Thank you!

I’m just 20. Why do I suppose to have this ? It hurts so much. I can’t walk. But because of this thing. I figured out your channel. Now I know that I should ride a bike instead of walking 20000 steps every day. Keep making videos man. This channel is going to be big one day !!! -from Vietnam by the way -

I don’t work for them but can 100% recommend the brand Sole for both their inserts and shoes especially their products with built in met pads. It hasn’t cured my metatarsalgia but they’ve made it more manageable.

Best shoes Lowa all terrain with fitted insoles

So what are you recommending insoles ?

I think after watching this video I now have hearing issues. Was this guy whispering the entire video?

Does it pains during sleeping time

I always find it weird that people’s first reaction to problems with their body is prescriptions, injections, and surgery. Your body has amazing capacity to heal itself if you lets it under the right environment. Thanks for the video!

It's very painful to walk on hardwood floors

Great video, but the sound levels are all over the place

great video but FYI the volume of speaking is low but the music is high and it's quite jarring.

Im pretty sure the fact i walk to the ball of my foot is causing my metatarsalgia cause one of my legs is half an inch longer than the other, i dont think i need an xray to know ehats goin on

Music is louder than the voice actor

Great video, but my ears are bleeding from the volume of the music.

Went to 2 podiatrist 1. Said i have arch pain The other one said i have plantar fascist. Both did xray Howver i feel like both of those diagnosis dont fur However after doing my own research i belive i have this

The bones are broken and remain in use and any muscular construction spasm become nerve noise so while those clever toes are weakened by disuse due to pain their function in the musculature supporting the medatarsal arch and the big side arch turn into shoe paddles holding a body up. I think a support for all the toes and medatarsal and lengthening oppertunities to streatch and flex awakening and engaging the toes intrinsic muscles of the foot and the as ending musculature of shins and medial thighs so these clever phalanges become reconditioned to muscular skeletol function is the universe where feet are feet not just miserable shoed in market targets. And not a podiatrist either, just a biped and so sick of the foot pain in general.

Voice is low I hardly hear on my andriod

Volume is so low

can't hear this

It is so painful... I can't even walk right now

I do need to plug that hole

Why the whisper voice?

the music is weird

Best video to date but so irritating because the voice us so quiet!

The audio of your intro is good but your talking audio is way too low

Raise your voice 📢

How do I cure the deafness from the loud music……..what….what….. ahhh What.

I can listen to you all day. So relaxing, sexy voice.

This is a painful thing 😓😓🥲🥲🥲

In italiano

Extra long second toe, or extra long second metatarsal bone, duhhhhhh

Non caposco in Italia

Good grief I can’t hear !

The supports you refer as “theses guys” do not have enough padding. Not even close.

why is he whispering ?? cant hear a word

Fare le scarpe già pensate per il problema

Why are you whispering?

"Why this is not working" is an inconvenient truth that a lot of doctors don't want to tell patients, because it cuts into those nice profits of conservative care. Those $60 orthotics the doctor got for free from a partnership deal, that $500 shockwave for a total of 30 minutes work, those steroid shots that are counter productive but they get reimbursed hundreds from insurance, none of them get to the root cause of why this problem becomes chronic, and that's that collagen doesn't heal well. Our bodies have not evolved to heal tendons and ligaments the way we heal bones and muscles, and once they exit the inflammatory stage they lay down disorganized, uncomfortable scar tissue. There is absolutely nothing you can do about this except have surgery, after which you'll be FORCED to stay off your feet, and because of the gigantic increase of blood flow due to the incision itself, you will heal better after surgical intervention. Some people MAY get lucky from conservative care in that they have a pain reduction as the scar tissue remodels over time, but most patients in the comment sections of these videos are months to years out and got 0% improvement despite trying a dozen "conservative care" options at a time. I'm going to try the Tenex procedure next month to hopefully just suction out some of the diseased tissue. I'm done messing around with this.

Nice information brought to you by very obnoxious you talk really low and then you and each segment with a very obnoxious Lee loud music

Hate the unnecessary music 😠

Thanks Dr. Whispery-Psycho. No sorry, I won't go into your van to get an orthotic.

please turn that intermittent music down. it is blowing out my ears.

You need to turn up the volume on your mouth and turn that music down or AKA speak the hell up like a man

Your music f..ING annoying. Your voice is lower. Bad presentation but good content

The cartoons and the loud music is soooo annoying!! Get rid of the damn things and let people listen 🙄