Pain in the ball of the foot is caused by a variety of problems. A very common cause of this condition is called capsulitis. The condition was given this name because it occurs near the big toe in an area encapsulated by tissues, tendons and ligaments.

One of the most interesting aspects of the structure of your foot is the arch. It is composed of 3 main components including one transverse arch and the two longitudinal arches. There are also many tendons, ligaments, muscles, and bones that can suffer damage or injury, resulting in direct or radiating arch pain.

Notice that the back of your heel has been really swollen and red lately? Does it throb during use or when bearing weight? Ignoring the pain might have seemed like a good idea in the beginning, but now you are in a real rut because your Achilles tendon has ruptured.

Metatarsalgia isn’t a condition that affects just men or just women. This condition can affect virtually anyone. It also can affect people of all ages. The people who tend to get the condition more than others make certain lifestyle choices that can lead to the group of symptoms metatarsalgia is so well known for. These symptoms are swelling, pain and inflammation in the ball of the foot. Here is a breakdown of the most common lifestyle choices that can lead to metatarsalgia pain.