Pain in the ball of the foot and toes
Strictly speaking, the toes do not belong to the area of the sole of the foot known as the ball of the foot. However, since they are directly adjacent to the ball of the foot and contribute to the natural rolling movement of the foot, they too are often affected by pain when the foot is overstressed. However, pain in the toes can also have other causes in addition to overloading due to a conspicuous rolling motion of the foot.
The choice of shoes in particular is essential for pain-free walking and running. In addition to the correct size of the shoes, the shape of the sole is also decisive. When buying shoes, a treadmill analysis can help to find the individually suitable model.
Diseases such as the skin changes colloquially known as corns also frequently occur on the toes and can cause discomfort. The same applies to warts in the area of the toes and the transition between the ball of the foot and the toes. In case of complaints that persist for a longer period of time, a doctor should be consulted so that a therapy of the complaints can be started in addition to the diagnosis.
Pain in the ball of the foot and midfoot
The term soccer describes anatomically the region of the sole of the foot which is in contact with the ground during the typical rolling movement in the front part of the foot. The foot itself consists of a multitude of different bones and muscles. A certain area of the foot, which lies behind the toes, is called the metatarsus.This area is formed by five metatarsal bones (Os metatarsalia I-V).
A number of different muscles run in this area of the foot and enable the toes to move smoothly. They are therefore essential for the rolling motion of the foot during walking. Pain that occurs in the area of the metatarsus can have various causes.
A simple overstrain of the muscles and tendons in the metatarsal area can cause severe pain. This is also the most common cause of pain in this area. You can find more information on this topic under: Inflammation of the tendons in the metatarsus When the metatarsus is injured with high force, the metatarsal bones can also break.
These fractures can occur especially when the foot is colloquially “bent”. A metatarsal fracture is usually accompanied by severe pain, swelling and bruising in the affected area. If these accompanying symptoms are absent, a fracture is unlikely. If the symptoms persist for a longer period of time, a visit to a physician is recommended, who can find the cause of the symptoms and initiate a suitable therapy.
