Pain outside the ball of the foot
In general, pain at the ball of the foot is usually due to overloading of the corresponding area. If pain occurs on the outside of the ball of the foot this can have different causes. For example, an overload that mainly affects the foot from outside can be influenced by a malposition of the legs.
Such a malposition usually leads to a pathological rolling motion while running and consequently to an overstrain of only a certain part of the soccer. However, even without a defective position of the legs, isolated pain can occur on the outside of the soccer. Thus, overstrain due to extreme overweight or physical activity, even with correct rolling behavior, can show itself mainly on the outside of the soccer.
In case of continuous pain, a doctor should be consulted who can rule out other diseases such as warts on the sole of the foot in this area and possibly perform a running analysis. The ball of the foot can be supported by insoles if the rolling behaviour is conspicuous. Sometimes additional therapy with medication or physiotherapy may be necessary.
Pain in the rear ball of the foot
Strictly speaking, the ball of the foot only covers the front part of the foot behind the toes, which is in direct contact with the ground when running. Thus the ball of the foot is located in the front part of the foot. Pain in the rear ball of the foot thus includes complaints that occur in the middle to front part of the foot.
Pain that occurs further back at the ball of the foot, like all other pain at the ball of the foot, is usually caused by overloading. For example, a non-optimal rolling motion of the ball of the foot can lead to this type of pain if the soccer is subjected to high loads.In order to better determine the cause of the pain at the rear ball of the foot, the type of movement during which the pain occurs and the exact location of the pain are crucial. If, for example, a new shoe is used and the pain occurred shortly after the shoe was changed, this is most likely the cause of the pain. Warts or muscular problems resulting from a splayfoot can also cause pain in this area. A running analysis and physical examination by a doctor can help to find out the exact cause of the complaints.
