How do I know if I have metatarsalgia?

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.

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.

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

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

What Causes Pain in the Arch of Your Foot After Running?

Foot arch pain is a common problem that runners have. Common though it may be, there is nothing normal about it. Find out in this article what the causes are.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Can walking barefoot cause metatarsalgia?

Do I need separate orthotic insoles for different shoes?

I have been diagnosed with a torn plantar plate in my right foot. The pain is minimal when I wear work shoes that have a very slight heel and decent arch support. However, the podiatrist also sug

What are possible treatments for metatarsophalangeal joint pain?

Has anyone else had MTP joint pain, and if so, how did you treat it? Can I use ice to relieve the pain, or can I just take some ibuprofen?

How are rigid flat feet caused?

Is it something that you are born with or can it develop? If it is the latter, how does it develop and what are the causes?

What does having plantar fibroma feel like?

There's a firm lump in the arch of my foot, but it's not painful. Could it be that I have plantar fibroma?

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

Can running aggravate Morton's Neuroma?

Will doing high-intensity exercise such as running make my Morton's Neuroma worse? I usually like to run in the evenings, but since developing this foot condition, I am not sure if I should.

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?

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

Can an MRI scan pick up Baxter's neuropathy?

I think I have a trapped nerve in my heel because there's this constant burning feeling, and I find it difficult to walk on my foot. Would I have to go in for an MRI scan?