Metatarsalgia Treatment, Information and Solutions

Dr. J. Robert Faux explains Metatarsalgia (pain in the forefoot or ball of the foot) and how to live with and treat it. Home remedies and treatment solutions are also discussed.
For more information on foot conditions, treatments and solutions, go to www.footscientific.com.

[@tjtomatoes]

Thank you for your help and expertisein foot pain and in making this video for the layman. Very informative and helpful!!

[@dar322sk]

Very informative and excellently explained. Thank you, Doctor.

[@nilubolsrisuk8379]

Seem so honest answers, I’m having this problem more than six months and seeking podiatrist and had treatment but did not get better till now.

[@MrMarkytube]

Nice Job Rob.
Mark

[@garyjones3585]

Excellent advice, thank you Dr.

[@jacquelyndavis564]

Thanks so much for this explanation. This is exactly what I have been experiencing for years (over 10 years) on both feet. I have clipped off the calloused area and had relief for an extended period of time. But now I know about the pads, talking with my doctor, and possibly getting x-rays taken. I think I'll try the home remedy first - always wearing shoes inside and out, try the pads also. Thanks again!

[@annieala2009]

OMG, you are the only one who suggested wearing a shoe in the house too, which made sense! Thank you for sharing this information! Your video is great! 👍🏼

[@usespanner1]

This one helped me to cure myself, after suffering for half year:
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It is free, the shoes are important but stretching is much more important.

[@KittieKat2011]

Please give us some good options for shoes for this issue, there's so many out there but maybe a link or two or brand name I struggle with bony feet and ball of foot pain. Have bone sput on top of big toe (had bunionectomy years ago) and my 2nd toe longer than 1st also have overpronation. When I get a shoe that helps for one thing there's still something else that bothers me. Need shoe with soft cushioning and wide toebox. Also some arch support for sure!

[@johnpollock4257]

Thank you Doctor.

[@09applejacks]

What are the hwy shoes to buy for this?

[@bozenamacewicz9220]

Thank you for this imformation,what about pain on top of foot,i was diagnose with this problem but nobody is adressing pain on top

[@kadelaw]

Best video relating to this issue and I have seen many. Thank you

[@aadildiwan7087]

Hii

[@aadildiwan7087]

My name is aadi

[@aadildiwan7087]

Leg problem tenson but halp to idea

[@alenselinof641]

TY!

[@terryevp4084]

Thank you doctor for your help and great explanation.

[@usespanner1]

Treatment:
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[@smv1236]

I have bunion surgery on my left foot Nov 14,2013. Since then lost all the fat pad on that foot. Middle toe bone very low and poking out bottom of foot. How can I relive it? If I could get the fat pad on my foot replaced would that help it not to hurt?

[@northaunt]

Can it be threated completely without a surgery?

[@nitroday4061]

I had sprain on my left foot and it's swelling now. How to cure?

[@earlenebussey9143]

Where is your office Dr ?

[@KaI-gk7hb]

Dear Dr. J, do you know the statistics for how many people in the U.S suffer from the spectrum of diseases and injuries that cause the specific symptom of ball of foot pain?

[@s.b8904]

Peccato che questi video non sono tradotti in italiano. Gran peccato

[@karenimran3349]

I’ve developed this problem since breaking my foot.

[@josephsmith7383]

wait six weeks before consulting a doctor. That seems crazy. I'm on day five and I'm going crazy with pain. I need to work.

[@k9feces]

Six years

[@garyjones3585]

I still have pain ball of foot that had a cheilectomy with implant. I am now 2 years post op and pain on the bottom of my foot. Sports causes iit to really hurt, and walking causes slight pain with every step.. I wear custom orthotics, and have tried metatarsal pads with no help. Suggestions?

[@usespanner1]

@Cédric V. Nope!!! I was thinking about surgery, and now all of my pain has gone without operation or spending any money. Do not be craazy! Just do this stretching for 5 days.
2 times a week 2x5 minutes and in my case all terrible pain has gone.
ua-cam.com/video/iTS_Rmd6ZtI/v-deo.html

[@usespanner1]

are you OK now?

[@crispycruiser4654]

@@usespanner1 Do you really care if he's okay now, or are you asking him to give you a date and time you'll be better?

[@usespanner1]

@@crispycruiser4654 Man... I wrote this comment more than 2 years ago.

[@pgreenx]

Met pad and firm soled cushioned shoes and a few months does the trick

[@hectormerc350]

I’m scared

[@Kopte_88]

Well thats a doctor!!!

[@EskimoLady870]

I got mine,after a sprain ankle

[@1celticChef]

Ya know, this is reminiscent of plantar fasciitis, which I also had. ; ( A key connector to both of these is walking barefoot often and for me, it was relative to the flooring in the house I was in. On a slab? Forget it. (got the plantar and my sis had it too; her house). I am now in what would be considered a raised foundation but after a few weeks here, I get this metatarsalgia. I agree it is from being barefoot more than not but c'mon, the natives walked around with nary a shoe, or basically skin, and they seemed fine. It probably also connects to a magnesium/calcium deficiency. Make sure you take those in the proper ratio. Cal/Mag 2:1. Nature's Sunshine.

[@bethjohnson8353]

Data natives walk on soft sufaces

[@KittieKat2011]

bone spur!

[@blinkybill2997]

I can't hear the man. Should speak louder.

[@pesams1777]

Special shoes or pads and surgery? You're only fighting the symptoms. What about special exercises for the foot? But then of course nobody makes money out of exercises, right?

[@doaae2333]

Off topic: Music to the ears to hear 10 years back that it’s only “he or she”.