Introduction
Source: NHS
Metatarsalgia is the name for pain in the ball of the foot.
It affects the metatarsals, the bones connecting theankle bones to the toes. They're a common source of pain because they support your weight when you're standing, walking and running.
Metatarsalgiacan have a number of different causes, including wearing unsupportive footwear, conditions such as Arthritis ,and doing high-impact sports.
It can be very uncomfortable and interfere with your normal activities, but will often improve with some simple self-help measures.
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