How do I know if I have metatarsalgia?

Metatarsalgia vs Morton’s Neuroma: How to Tell the Difference

While both conditions have similar symptoms, you can differentiate Morton's neuroma and metatarsalgia based on the location and type of pain.

Stabbing Pain in the Ball of Your Foot: What Is It?

Learn about the causes of stabbing pain in the ball of your foot, how to identify metatarsalgia, and what you can do about it.

What Is Metatarsalgia: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, and More

Learn about metatarsalgia, the definition, causes, and treatment options with Upstep Custom Orthotics.

Treatment for Ball of the Foot Pain: Can Massage Help Metatarsalgia?

Massage is a proven way to alleviate the symptoms caused by metatarsalgia. It reduces pain and swelling and increases local circulation promoting healing.

Tailor’s Bunion: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Learn about tailor's bunion and bunionettes, their causes, symptoms, conservative treatment options, and how to tell if you need surgery.

Best Insoles For Metatarsalgia

Find out the best custom orthotics for relieving pain and inflammation caused by metatarsalgia and learn how to choose the right insoles and shoes.

How Long Does It Take To Recover From Metatarsalgia?

Learn about metatarsalgia (pain in the ball of the foot), what you can do to heal it faster, how long it takes, and when you should see a doctor.

Baxter’s Nerve Entrapment: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

Baxter’s nerve entrapment is the entrapment of Baxter’s nerve as a result of compression. It is often misdiagnosed as plantar fasciitis because of its symptoms.

What Causes Pain on the Outside Edge of Your Foot After Running?

Pain on the outside edge of your foot (lateral pain) after running can be caused by multiple things. Learn about the causes and treatments here.

Metatarsalgia: Causes for Swelling and 10 Ways to Reduce It

Learn why metatarsalgia causes intense swelling and some at-home, conservative, and potential other treatments you can use to reduce inflammation and swelling.

Can walking barefoot cause metatarsalgia?

What can I do to prevent my shoe insoles from sliding around?

I got a pair to help with heel pain, but they don't fit that well in my shoes and end up sliding around a lot. Should I buy a new pair or is there something I can do about it?

How do I keep my feet from hurting in heels?

It is a prerequisite that I wear heels while at work. However, these shoes are killing my feet by the end of the day. What can I do to help prevent that from happening?

Why does the top of my foot hurt?

I've recently started experiencing a sharp throbbing pain on the top of my foot. Nothing has dropped on it and I haven't knocked it against anything. Does anyone have any ideas as to why it may b

Why do I have this stabbing pain in my feet?

I have this unique stabbing pain in my feet that I've never felt before. Does anyone know what a potential cause of this could be?

Can too much oxalate cause nerve pain?

I eat a lot of spinach and beetroot, which are really high in oxalate. I've heard that oxalate can be a contributing factor toward gout, but can it cause general foot pain? If I keep consuming ox

Why is the top of my foot burning?

I'm currently experiencing a burning sensation on the top of my foot and I'm not entirely sure what the cause of this might be. Does anyone have any ideas on what this might be, and whether or no

What should I do if my foot hurts for no reason?

I have been feeling an intense pressure and pain in my foot, and I cannot think of any reason why this could be. Does anyone have any ideas on what I should do?

How do I choose the best over-the-counter orthotics?

I feel like my feet have gotten worse as I've aged and now need extra support. What are the key things I must keep in mind when buying orthotics in a store? How do I know that the orthotic I'm ch

How do you test for Baxter's nerve entrapment?

Hi everyone, I think my dad may have baxter's nerve entrapment. I tried looking up the symprtoms and they're very similar. Is there any way we can test the theory before going to th doctor?