Any kind of foot problem is very painful as the entire body is dependent on the foot mechanisms for mobility. Metatarsalgia is pain at the ball of the foot. This pain increases on weight bearing, and there is a swelling in the bottom of the foot which causes redness and swelling in many cases.

The pain may increase depending on the stress and your lifestyle if you are an athlete the pain can be too much to handle. Feet naturally swell throughout the day and so the symptoms tend to increase throughout the day as well. This is usually caused by structural predisposition. For individuals with high-arched feet, there is normally less surface area in contact with the ground, leading to high pressure points.

The longer you are on your foot the pain may be difficult to subside. Even when you have a healthy lifestyle, there is substantial wear and tear that’s the way are body are designed. Every step you take exerts on your foot and hence even slight distress should not be neglected.

The advances that science has made now you can avail different levels of therapy to cure the pain effectively. Some people will benefit from a simple metatarsal pad to elevate the metatarsal heads accompanied by a little rest and special care. For those who do not get any relief from these pads, a custom-made product with built-in metatarsal pads also known as orthotics may help by correcting the mechanics of the foot.

What causes this form of foot pain in Metatarsalgia may be intriguing to many but here is the list below –

Genetic: It can be running in your family and in your genes. Humans born with narow and high arched feet can put more stress on the balls of the feet. Some people have an accident and limp by one foot and this causes the joints of the shorter leg more stress.

Other Foot Disorders: Rheumatoid arthritis, fractures, muscle fatigue can cause Metatarsalgia. All these form of foot pain can be really unbearable without the right medication. Anti-inflammatory medication may be prescribed by your physician or specialist to control symptoms. In worse situation injections may also be prescribed to address the inflammation locally.

Excess weight: You thought that excess weight only had a toll on your appearance. Well being overweight is no good for your feet too, remember the time when you were pregnant the feet were swollen. This pain is caused due to abnormal stress on the feet.

There are a number of factors that contribute to each individual’s ability to heal. How long are you on your feet, how much rest do you get, are you eating nutritious and balanced meals necessary to supply the ingredients for tissue repair, are you suffering from any other illnesses that drain the body’s energy reserve, and are you suffering from high stress levels.

Medications: Taking medicines internally may get you through the day, this is the most common form of medical help that is given. Injections are rarely an option as once the body gets used to injections it gets more of an addiction.

Surgery: This is the last resort it can be really necessary in extreme conditions and when this is the only option left. In the surgical procedure the nerve that causes the pain is operated upon. Some other procedures include reshaping joints

Orthotic Treatment: Orthoses are custom made inserts, made by prescription only, which fit into shoes to improve the biomechanics of the foot and lower limb.The longer the symptoms will be there the longer it will take to cure completely. However some remedies such as sport flex will ensure the pain is lessened over time.