Pain in the back of the foot after stress
The feet are designed for sports and stress. However, it is often overlooked that the fine structures of the feet first have to get used to certain strains. For example, when jogging regularly, the circulation and muscles get used to the unusual strain much faster than the connective and supporting tissue in the foot.
For this reason, physical exertion such as jogging or overloading can lead to inflammatory changes in the connective tissue or tendons in the back of the foot. Usually, after unusually long walks or jogging, the typical, severe and stabbing pain in the area of the back of the foot does not occur until the patient is at rest. Such overstrain-related foot pain is usually harmless and disappears again within a few days with appropriate protection. If the pain lasts longer than three days, there may be a serious cause such as a marching or stress fracture or tendonitis. However, overweight or foot malpositions such as splay or twisted feet can also cause pain when under stress.
Pain in the big toe
Pain in the big toe can have various causes. For example, a fracture of a bone of the big toe can occur due to an injury trauma, a violent rotation or repeated minor injuries (microtraumas). But malpositioning of the toes can also cause pain in the big toe.
The so-called hallux valgus is a misalignment of the big toe at the base joint. If comfortable shoes and orthopedic insoles do not alleviate the symptoms, surgery for hallux valgus can be considered. Inflammatory diseases such as arthritis or gout also typically cause pain in the big toe.
This leads to redness and swelling. The therapy consists of rest, medication and a low-meat diet with no alcohol. One speaks of so-called hammer toes when the joint between the first two toe limbs is permanently stretched. They often occur in connection with a hallux valgus. Claw toes also cause pain because the last two toe joints cannot be stretched.
