Pain when shooting

Some soccer players sometimes develop pain on the instep. Especially young players, who are still growing, put a lot of strain on the foot during regular training. It is known that at times the bones can grow faster than the muscles.

As a result, the muscles are temporarily shortened. The tendons then exert a tensile force on the bones. Under stress, such as when shooting the ball, pain can then occur, which can be brief but also persistent.

Furthermore, overstrain can also be responsible for recurring complaints due to frequent shooting with the instep. It is not uncommon for small muscle ruptures to occur. An inflammation of the toe extensor tendons is also possible.

Typically, pain occurs at the instep and forefoot. In addition, tightening the toes also causes symptoms. Another possibility may be a bruise or sprain, which is also caused by shooting the ball with the back of the foot. Especially in the growth phase of young people, the bones can develop incorrectly due to a constant rectified load, which leads to an incorrect distribution of the load.

Pain after a Hallux surgery

Correction of hallux valgus can be performed using various surgical techniques. Which method is most suitable depends largely on the extent of the malpositioning of the metatarsophalangeal joint of the big toe. At an early stage, minimally invasive surgery can prevent the complications of hallux valgus such as osteoarthritis of this joint.

If the hallux is very advanced, a comprehensive operation is usually performed, in which the bones of the big toe and the sesamoid bone must be repositioned. In several steps, tendons and muscles are then also brought back into the correct position. The bones are then also held in position by plates or screws.

In some cases, the joint is replaced with a prosthesis. After an operation a longer period of protection is then necessary. The same applies to the other surgical techniques.

The load on the operated foot should be paused until healing is complete. The pain and swelling that may occur on the operated foot for up to several weeks is normal, as some surgical techniques are very complex for such a small joint. Due to the material used, incompatibilities and corresponding inflammations can also occur.

Furthermore, the prosthesis can become loose and thus cause pain. In such a case, the physician must decide whether the prosthesis must be removed and readjusted. The resulting pain can also radiate to the back of the foot.

If tendons and muscles are also repositioned, this can have an enormous effect on the entire foot, since the tendons must also adapt to their new load. Many patients are also afraid of putting full weight on the foot again after an operation. They may then possibly adopt a relieving posture to avoid rolling over in the toe area.

This can lead to tension on the back of the foot. The tendons that are responsible for stretching the toes can then become increasingly irritated and misloaded. If the symptoms do not improve, the patient should always consult a doctor again.