Thank you, best information! Foot pain is really evil and many people suggest more arch support, which endures extra hours of misery when your feet are flat. Appreciate all you discussed and explained!
Wow, underneath. I've been checking out the pads that you stick on top. I was wondering why they told me to place the pads where it's not even my problem area. Makes total sense now. Thank you.
I have Metatarsalgia in the area of the third and fourth fingers of the left foot and I've got Metatarsal pads. Thank you very much for your clear explanation, I appreciate it.
@@OrthoEvalPal hi there, how do you know its not arthritis? I have pain in the same area but it feels like the bones are hurting. Is this unusual? Hoping it's metatarsagia and not arthritis of course.
Hi! My sister after taking vraylar prescription, developed diabetes..type 2.. it was probably the reason, she now has those claw toes it seems like they are gonna stay forever now.. she’s trying to walk but she has a lot of pain in the area u showed on ur channel..also on the top of her foot it is swollen .. so do u think that those insoles will work? Or what else those pads u showed under the insoles? It is so painful! Please help..
Thank you so much for explaining this. I have had this pain 😢 for 2 years, seem doctors and physical therapist, pain pills, expensive shoes...still no relief. I have a large callous on left ball of my foot but the pain is on top of my foot between the 3rd and 4th toes. No pain from the bottom of foot but when I squeeze my foot, so much pain. Plus severe knee arthritis and short left leg as well.
I have been having pain in the ball of my foot below my big toe. After a year of experiencing that pain, I saw a podiatrist. He placed that tape in such a way that it took the pressure off of the metatarsal area below my big toe. Yesterday I went hiking and I sprained my foot. Now I have metatarsalgia below my third toe. It looks like my podiatrist made it more likely for me to develop this new problem. I wish he were to use the padding in the shape shown in this video, that allows the pressure to be taken off of all of the areas. This injury is devastating for me. It will heal within the next 6-8 weeks. This means that I will be completely losing the remainder of the summer (I am writing this on July 24)...
Is it normal for an orthopedist to not know how to put on a metatarsal pad? I asked mine for help putting it on and he put it directly under the heads, which hurt. I eventually moved it further back as per this and other videos and it was so much better. So wondering if that's a sign I need to switch to a different orthopedist.
I have custom orthotics that were built for Morton's, recently went to the Orthotic foot specialist and he diagnosed me with Metartarsalgia, he said the built up part for the falling off of the met heads is not high enough, should I do as you recommended in the video until I can get my new orthotics made. Been having pain for one and a half years now and am desperate for relief. Also how long does it take to get better from this problem. I thought your video was very well done.
Thanks Joe! I actually have a new orthotic system on the way I'll be doing a review video of. I finally found a semi custom insert that anyone can buy and move the met pad where needed. Stay tuned! Best, Paul
Nice video. But what is the material you are using for the pads? I have purchased every shoe out there as well as at least five brands of inserts. I also had custom ones made from a podiatrist. The custom ones were a joke and at $500 a bad joke. My foot was worse with them. Finally I developed hammer toe on my second toe and had surgery to fix it. It worked. Now my other foot has developed metatarsalgia but not a hammer toe. Stretching is the key to fixing it long term. Not just the calf, but from the tip of the toes up to your glutes. Shoes with enough room in the toe box to allow the toes to spread is second and a decent insert with ample padding helps. I have tried the over the counter pads on the top of inserts…no help. But if I can find the material you used I will certainly make custom drops. Thanks
I went to see chiropodist who advised I had metatarsalgia in pre-subluxation syndrome in both feet. She advised me to buy budin splints and she put a foam piece on the shoe insert similar to your foam piece but looked like a ball. She also prescribed toe stretching exercises and using a tennis ball to relieve arch cramps. It has been several months and things are still pretty painful but not quite as bad. Do you think the splintes are a good idea As they are right underneath the area that hurts. It hurts when I walk depending on the shoes I wear I try to wear the good ones that I bought on her recommendation. Is it usual to have this in both feet? Also my winter boots are a problem I am just wondering what I could buy that would work better than what I have I live in a very snowy part of Canada
Thank you so much for the great explanation. I have tried a medical shoes (Brooks brand) and customised insoles which were recommended by my physiotherapist but unfortunately there is no benefit at all and my right foot still hurts unbelievably. Also, I have an appointment for MRI scan and a surgery is an option as I don’t like to get cortisone injection because I need a permanent solution. Therefore, would you recommend to use the staff that you mentioned? Or do you believe that the surgery is the best option in this situation? Thanks 🙏
So glad I happened on your page. I have Metatarsalgia and have been dealing with placement of the inexpensive pads and have gotten relief. But wasn't sure if I was placing it in the correct position Apparently I am placing it correctly.
Thank you for this, very useful. What are the forecasts for a 54-year-old? Only an improvement or possibly a return to the previous ones, ie. recovery?
I have developed this pain on my left foot. I am experiencing the pain in my 2nd toe joint. The pain just came overnight, I do work in a factory, I average 8,000 steps a day. I will look into the orthotics inserts for shoes. This pain is unbearable!
Ive been dealing with a ball of foot pain since last September. I have found a place to put a pad maybe twice in my shoes ever since I’ve gotten new shoes I’m not able to find the perfect spot and if I’m running with the metatarsal pad out of place I start getting hamstring issues I start getting knee pain and I’m a mess I getting a full scale pain and I have to stop doing whatever I do so I like to know if there’s anyway possible if you can do a video visit with me or I could pay you for a consultation or if you’re in California I could even visit you please let me know I really like your video I think it’s the best video I’ve seen on metatarsal pads .
There is hope: It can go away. The most recent literature suggests resting, wearing padded shoes, strengthening and stretching the big toe and calf muscle. The cause is unknown, but people with metatarsalgia tend to have bunions or hammer toes or both. Flat feet too. When the big toe isn't strong enough or can't do its job (as is the case with bunions or narrow shoes), weight is distributed inefficiently through the smaller metatarsal (MTP) joints. This happens faster during high-impact activities like running, jumping, and dancing. It's difficult to stretch or strengthen the calf because of the pain. If conservative treatments don't work, surgery can treat the bunion, hammer toes, and the metatarsalgia directly.
Hello. Just watched you video and have better placed the pad, thank you. I wanted to ask? Can I put one in the other foot orthotic? Even tho it’s ok. As I have both right and left foot pads in the packet.
There are not a lot of strengthening exercises for this. I stretch the calves a lot with this. ruclips.net/video/XMS0MoRyLHE/видео.html I also like an orthotic with a met pad. ruclips.net/video/MSYzdTfcczA/видео.html Best of luck!
Super video! I was just diagnosed with Morton's Neuroma and the chiro said it is a result of my high arches and how that affects my gate. Have you had success treating MN with just a foot pad or is a whole orthotic with high arch support needed?
I have intense foot pain in the ball of my foot all the way across. I work for the largest snack food provider. And I have no choice right now but to walk all day long mostly 12 hours a day 7 days a week for the last 4 years. And before that it was standing on a forklift for 2 years. I've had mris and been to 2 podiatrists. And nobody has been able to help. I had custom Orthodics and they didn't help. The podiatrist told me he would prefer them to be softer so I got a 70 dollar pair of inserts off Amazon m100s and they were a micro better. All I feel I have left to do is get dermal or fat injections wich I feel will only deform my feet due to pressure of walking. I know I need a job where I'm not on my feet as much but what would you add to the comments in the mean time I am a soul provider for my family? Any info would be greatly apreciated
A retail store is selling 3 pair of orthotics for a person with arch pain. They fit them with the shell extending to the sulcus NOT proximal to the MET heads. I always fit mine proximal to the MET heads. Any experience with the retail product fitting with your patients?
I'm a dancer, will I be able to dance on my metatarsal again. Is there a cushion I can or something I can use for my feet? Maybe one I could use in a pair of high heels?
Thanks for the video! My podiatrist said I have metatarsalgia and suggested pads as well as metatarsal show inserts, which I've been wearing. I've been wearing them for about 5 months but my foot still hurts the next day after even taking a slow walk. Any other suggestions? Do I just need to get orthotics for all my shoes and wear them the rest of my life?
This is my first day eith that pain, i have a foot massager, will it help or make it worse? Because i was off my feet with plantar fasciitis for weeks untill i used the foot massager & it cured it in two days
I have pain in 1st MTP joint majorly in left foot. I have got custom insoles but I feel pain in knee and sometimes just below and just above it after putting it on, not sure why that happens?
I haven't been able to walk on my left foot for 3 months. Underneath my 5 toes it is swollen and they hurt when I put pressure on them and when I try and pull my toes back for excercises, it is extremely painful. Have you heard of a condition like this? I thought it was Morton's Neuroma but the pain and swelling is mainly on the first 3 toes especially the big toe. Thank you.
I have just got custom made orthotics and I am experiencing more pain on the top of each foot. Should I continue until the pain goes away or should I have them adjusted? I am two weeks in. The feet hurt whether I have them in or not
I hit the ball of the foot on a dumbbell while working out and now i cant fully put all my weight on it. Had x-ray done and all seems fine. Doc said it's a soft tissue injury. would a pad like this help me? I'm a regular jogger/runner so I'd like to get back to that asap. (It's been 2 weeks now)
It is the leg length that affected me and then a greedy pod charged me a fortune for insoles that make it worse !!! I got cheap ones and they work. Madge released the nerves and so far so good
My feet hurt 24/7 do i have to go to a specialist to find out y for sure??? I have 0 insurance and have to work to live am sleeping on a friends couch and have been since last August before that was in my car for over 6 months sooo money is tight but i need to know what to do so i can have relief to work standing on concrete floors or wooden floors
Thanks for the video. I have had this problem for decades , and I just tried and insert with meta pad built in and I could not even walk with it in my shoes. It was too painful...
If the pad was built into it, it may just be in the wrong spot for you. I always like to trial the met pad in different spots to find the right area. Not on the sore spot but just behind it.
My pain is at the base of my large toe and the large ball connected to it. I keep being told nothings wrong with it. Arch supports made it worse. What do you advise?
Will try it. Thanks. How long before I can start running again. I run 100 miles a month and did not get any relief after 3 weeks off. Will start using an orthotic tomorrow and go back to swimming to maintain cv fitness. Thanks
HI Matt, varies with everyone, offload the metatarsals and stretch the calves. This is what I use with all my patients ezslant.com Athletes love this for the portability and adjustability.
Can l ask what your job title/ position is. I only know of podiatrists and in Australia they don’t do what your doing. Then we have surgeons/ specialists. So what person am l looking for as l can barely walk.
Hi Paul. My podiatrist diagnosed me w stress fracture of top of metatarsal on soft area leading to 4th and 5th toes right foot. This happened after PT had me leg presses for first time and next morning i had a cramp there which then turned into pain leading to wearing a boot. What kind of padding or orthotic and shoe do you recommend. My left feels irritated just from bearing the support my right foot needs. Im wearing Saucony integrity go walk since January. Thank you Paul for any help. Im grateful for your compasdion to help us.
Hi Cynthia, If you have worn a walker boot for a while and now into a sneaker, I would recommend anything with a rocker bottom to it that doesn't fold too easily.
I have bone marrow edema in my second and third metatarsal... consistently for over a year now. I think I'll try something like this unless you have another suggestion/advice for it! so far all the health appointments I have been to have been pretty unhelpful as far as treatment (diagnosis was helpful though!).
I saw your video on Tread labs insoles. My problem is just the ball of my foot. My arches are so high it's the contact point and of coarse the heel. I have to wait for new shoes to break in so the ball of my foot can fit into the deep well it creates during break in period.
I have been to so many types of doctors, from chiropractors to orthopedic, over the years. None have ever been able to source my pain. Finally, I bought some hard-soled Birks and the tarsal arch support did the trick!!! Problem is..... I can't find boots for the fieldwork I do that support this. Do you recommend trying this trick for workboots, or is there a product with the tarsal pad already built in? Thanks so much for this!
Thank you. Well done. Can custom orthotic work in a high top basketball shoe, playing competitively. Will it stay in the correct place during lateral defensive moves or offensive push-offs? Or are my ball playing days over?
There is hope: It can go away. The most recent literature suggests resting, wearing padded shoes, strengthening and stretching the big toe and calf muscle. The cause is unknown, but people with metatarsalgia tend to have bunions or hammer toes or both. Flat feet too. When the big toe isn't strong enough or can't do its job (as is the case with bunions or narrow shoes), weight is distributed inefficiently through the smaller metatarsal (MTP) joints. This happens faster during high-impact activities like running, jumping, and dancing. It's difficult to stretch or strengthen the calf because of the pain. If conservative treatments don't work, surgery can treat the bunion, hammer toes, and the metatarsalgia directly.
Hi Doc I got turf toe during soccer and it hurts to put pressure on metatarsal bone/part. It's been 6 weeks will using pads help relief pain and allow me to play again without pain? Thanks
I will occasionally try a lateral wedge at the heel to drive the weight more toward the big toe. I might also use a wide metatarsal pad to offload the 5th. Remember calf stretching on a board is super important
Tbh this is the worst pain I've ever felt along with my planter fascitis I just don't know how long I can deal with it..would give anything to have it go away. Whear the inserts along with a boot brace at night I may have to try p.t. Again.. can't even walk half the time how bad it is and I'm only 30..smfh. thanks for the upload and tips.
Allso alot of my pain is on the top of my foot tho the planter fascitis hurts the mid bottom in my arch. I've bin taking vitamins too including potassium and a multi. This pain is awful 😢 sorry just venting and complaining.
@@OrthoEvalPal yes I have had a few x Ray's of my foot and it checked out fine. My foot doctor feels the cause isn't in my foot bit maybe my back. My Pcp has me getting more blood work guess that's a start. Thanks 4 the reply.
Matatarsalgia/mortons neuroma pain started Thurs. morning, urgent care fri headed to dream trip to Greece on aug 16....on steroids day 3..... please help me so I can continue to my bucket list
#1. Stretch the calf well. # Rocker bottom shoes can help with this. Couple links to help. amzn.to/39fEmRV (HOKA sneaker) ruclips.net/video/XMS0MoRyLHE/видео.html (Stretch video)
Is it possible to have some kind of swelling like metatarsalgia but have no pain? I am perfectly comfortable in my various shoes but recently I've noticed when I walk barefoot on a hard floor I have a sensation as if there is something on the ball of my foot, but it's not painful. I have recently started doing a small amount of running along with my other exercises. I bought a new pair of shoes that were fitted at a running shop and have only been on a treadmill a couple of times for brief periods. I am alternating intervals of walking and running on a 1% incline. I am 70 years old and have run at different times through the years but never experienced anything like this.
That’s how mine started out. Not painful, but present. Almost annoying. Then it became more noticeable as I increased mileage, and eventually quite painful.
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I cut such a foam profile, glued it to the place as you showed it, put on shoes and left on foot without pain. Thank you very much sir!
Thank you, best information! Foot pain is really evil and many people suggest more arch support, which endures extra hours of misery when your feet are flat. Appreciate all you discussed and explained!
HI there, I was wondering how arch support is bad for people with flat feet? What exactly do you mean by arch support?
Wow, underneath. I've been checking out the pads that you stick on top. I was wondering why they told me to place the pads where it's not even my problem area. Makes total sense now. Thank you.
I have Metatarsalgia in the area of the third and fourth fingers of the left foot and I've got Metatarsal pads.
Thank you very much for your clear explanation, I appreciate it.
You are welcome!
@@OrthoEvalPal hi there, how do you know its not arthritis? I have pain in the same area but it feels like the bones are hurting. Is this unusual? Hoping it's metatarsagia and not arthritis of course.
Hi! My sister after taking vraylar prescription, developed diabetes..type 2.. it was probably the reason, she now has those claw toes it seems like they are gonna stay forever now.. she’s trying to walk but she has a lot of pain in the area u showed on ur channel..also on the top of her foot it is swollen .. so do u think that those insoles will work? Or what else those pads u showed under the insoles? It is so painful! Please help..
Wow, amazing DIY to add to my custom orthotics made initially for plantar.
Glad it was helpful Jeyen!
Jeyen Seha What pads did you buy? I have orthotics for plantar, too.
Thank You. Six weeks in and somebody finally explains the cure
Glad it helped!
Better 6 weeks than 4 years. I pray you are healed now.
Wow. Thank you doctor. So simple and effective.
Thank you so much for explaining this. I have had this pain 😢 for 2 years, seem doctors and physical therapist, pain pills, expensive shoes...still no relief. I have a large callous on left ball of my foot but the pain is on top of my foot between the 3rd and 4th toes. No pain from the bottom of foot but when I squeeze my foot, so much pain. Plus severe knee arthritis and short left leg as well.
Search for knee pain relief exercises on youtube they will help you so much
Also you need calcium and vit D3
Same short left leg and metatarsalgia in right foot. Maybe this is cause 🤷
I have been having pain in the ball of my foot below my big toe. After a year of experiencing that pain, I saw a podiatrist. He placed that tape in such a way that it took the pressure off of the metatarsal area below my big toe. Yesterday I went hiking and I sprained my foot. Now I have metatarsalgia below my third toe. It looks like my podiatrist made it more likely for me to develop this new problem. I wish he were to use the padding in the shape shown in this video, that allows the pressure to be taken off of all of the areas.
This injury is devastating for me. It will heal within the next 6-8 weeks. This means that I will be completely losing the remainder of the summer (I am writing this on July 24)...
These types of foot issues can definitely set you back. Hope you get better soon and yes, I like the wide pad. I am using that more often than not.
Excuse me, where can you buy the wide pad?
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@@Avalon143 Missionaries?
Yes. Whats the brand namr and where do we buy it? Thank you so much.
Is it normal for an orthopedist to not know how to put on a metatarsal pad? I asked mine for help putting it on and he put it directly under the heads, which hurt. I eventually moved it further back as per this and other videos and it was so much better. So wondering if that's a sign I need to switch to a different orthopedist.
Thanks!
That was really kind of you.... you save my life. Thank you so much Sir!
You are very welcome!
Thanks so much for the information. I really want to get rid of this pain.
You are so welcome
I have custom orthotics that were built for Morton's, recently went to the Orthotic foot specialist and he diagnosed me with Metartarsalgia, he said the built up part for the falling off of the met heads is not high enough, should I do as you recommended in the video until I can get my new orthotics made. Been having pain for one and a half years now and am desperate for relief. Also how long does it take to get better from this problem. I thought your video was very well done.
Dude! Absolute best video explaining this! Thank you for taking the time to make it!
Thanks Joe! I actually have a new orthotic system on the way I'll be doing a review video of. I finally found a semi custom insert that anyone can buy and move the met pad where needed. Stay tuned! Best, Paul
@@OrthoEvalPal hi Paul, have you been able to release your new video? Thanks,
Nice video. But what is the material you are using for the pads? I have purchased every shoe out there as well as at least five brands of inserts. I also had custom ones made from a podiatrist. The custom ones were a joke and at $500 a bad joke. My foot was worse with them. Finally I developed hammer toe on my second toe and had surgery to fix it. It worked. Now my other foot has developed metatarsalgia but not a hammer toe. Stretching is the key to fixing it long term. Not just the calf, but from the tip of the toes up to your glutes. Shoes with enough room in the toe box to allow the toes to spread is second and a decent insert with ample padding helps. I have tried the over the counter pads on the top of inserts…no help. But if I can find the material you used I will certainly make custom drops. Thanks
I have the pads in the link but they do not appear to be what you are using.
best, simplest explanation I've ever heard---thank you : )
I went to see chiropodist who advised I had metatarsalgia in pre-subluxation syndrome in both feet. She advised me to buy budin splints and she put a foam piece on the shoe insert similar to your foam piece but looked like a ball. She also prescribed toe stretching exercises and using a tennis ball to relieve arch cramps. It has been several months and things are still pretty painful but not quite as bad. Do you think the splintes are a good idea As they are right underneath the area that hurts. It hurts when I walk depending on the shoes I wear I try to wear the good ones that I bought on her recommendation. Is it usual to have this in both feet?
Also my winter boots are a problem I am just wondering what I could buy that would work better than what I have I live in a very snowy part of Canada
Try wide shoes. Red wing insoles that you bake in the oven to mold helps. Roll a ball on your arch and strtch your lower back.
Your videos are excellent, I watched a few of your playlists. PT student in Jamaica 🌞🇯🇲
Thank you so much! Spread the word please.
Thank you so much for the great explanation. I have tried a medical shoes (Brooks brand) and customised insoles which were recommended by my physiotherapist but unfortunately there is no benefit at all and my right foot still hurts unbelievably. Also, I have an appointment for MRI scan and a surgery is an option as I don’t like to get cortisone injection because I need a permanent solution. Therefore, would you recommend to use the staff that you mentioned? Or do you believe that the surgery is the best option in this situation? Thanks 🙏
Great instructions about placement of the pad.
So glad I happened on your page.
I have Metatarsalgia and have been dealing with placement of the inexpensive pads and have gotten relief.
But wasn't sure if I was placing it in the correct position
Apparently I am placing it correctly.
Hi Debbie, sometimes a little goes a long way!
Good, concise, to the point video.
Thank you!
Thank you for this, very useful. What are the forecasts for a 54-year-old? Only an improvement or possibly a return to the previous ones, ie. recovery?
I have developed this pain on my left foot.
I am experiencing the pain in my 2nd toe joint.
The pain just came overnight, I do work in a factory, I average 8,000 steps a day.
I will look into the orthotics inserts for shoes.
This pain is unbearable!
Ive been dealing with a ball of foot pain since last September. I have found a place to put a pad maybe twice in my shoes ever since I’ve gotten new shoes I’m not able to find the perfect spot and if I’m running with the metatarsal pad out of place I start getting hamstring issues I start getting knee pain and I’m a mess I getting a full scale pain and I have to stop doing whatever I do so I like to know if there’s anyway possible if you can do a video visit with me or I could pay you for a consultation or if you’re in California I could even visit you please let me know I really like your video I think it’s the best video I’ve seen on metatarsal pads .
Best advice I’ve seen…thank you.
There is hope: It can go away. The most recent literature suggests resting, wearing padded shoes, strengthening and stretching the big toe and calf muscle.
The cause is unknown, but people with metatarsalgia tend to have bunions or hammer toes or both. Flat feet too.
When the big toe isn't strong enough or can't do its job (as is the case with bunions or narrow shoes), weight is distributed inefficiently through the smaller metatarsal (MTP) joints. This happens faster during high-impact activities like running, jumping, and dancing.
It's difficult to stretch or strengthen the calf because of the pain.
If conservative treatments don't work, surgery can treat the bunion, hammer toes, and the metatarsalgia directly.
Hello. Just watched you video and have better placed the pad, thank you. I wanted to ask? Can I put one in the other foot orthotic? Even tho it’s ok. As I have both right and left foot pads in the packet.
Well explained, thanks for sharing!!!
Would be nice to have the calf stretching linked to directly in show notes. I am not seeing it.
Here you go Mike! ruclips.net/video/XMS0MoRyLHE/видео.html
Great video, I am looking for videos that shows what kinda strengthening exercises and stretching I should be doing.
There are not a lot of strengthening exercises for this. I stretch the calves a lot with this. ruclips.net/video/XMS0MoRyLHE/видео.html I also like an orthotic with a met pad. ruclips.net/video/MSYzdTfcczA/видео.html
Best of luck!
Super video! I was just diagnosed with Morton's Neuroma and the chiro said it is a result of my high arches and how that affects my gate. Have you had success treating MN with just a foot pad or is a whole orthotic with high arch support needed?
what's high arches? do you mean you were wearing heels?
Thankyou so much. I'm going to try this 🤞
I just started yoga after a long illness of 3 years. Could this have started this problem due to muscle/nerve weakness?
What shoes would you recommend for this?
I have intense foot pain in the ball of my foot all the way across. I work for the largest snack food provider. And I have no choice right now but to walk all day long mostly 12 hours a day 7 days a week for the last 4 years. And before that it was standing on a forklift for 2 years. I've had mris and been to 2 podiatrists. And nobody has been able to help. I had custom
Orthodics and they didn't help. The podiatrist told me he would prefer them to be softer so I got a 70 dollar pair of inserts off Amazon m100s and they were a micro better. All I feel I have left to do is get dermal or fat injections wich I feel will only deform my feet due to pressure of walking. I know I need a job where I'm not on my feet as much but what would you add to the comments in the mean time I am a soul provider for my family? Any info would be greatly apreciated
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A retail store is selling 3 pair of orthotics for a person with arch pain. They fit them with the shell extending to the sulcus NOT proximal to the MET heads. I always fit mine proximal to the MET heads. Any experience with the retail product fitting with your patients?
I'm a dancer, will I be able to dance on my metatarsal again. Is there a cushion I can or something I can use for my feet? Maybe one I could use in a pair of high heels?
Had for 10 years. I had a 6 pack at 30 and was an athlete, now i dont want to walk across the living room for the tv remote as i know it will hurt
Great videos, Paul. Question: Are calf / toe raises appropriate for metatarsalgia or should they be avoided? Thanks.
I avoid it. Causes a lot of trauma to the metatarsals. If needing to do them though, do it on an Airex pad.
Where do you purchase that small piece pad and what is the name of it ? Thank you.
Yeah , I want to know also
Link from the description:
treadlabs.com/products/metatarsal-inserts-insoles?avad=291193_e2475e8ad&
Thank you for posting the great video!
Glad you enjoyed it sangjeung!
Thanks for the video! My podiatrist said I have metatarsalgia and suggested pads as well as metatarsal show inserts, which I've been wearing. I've been wearing them for about 5 months but my foot still hurts the next day after even taking a slow walk. Any other suggestions? Do I just need to get orthotics for all my shoes and wear them the rest of my life?
What material should I use to cut the cliff ? Place under insert or on top
This is my first day eith that pain, i have a foot massager, will it help or make it worse?
Because i was off my feet with plantar fasciitis for weeks untill i used the foot massager & it cured it in two days
I have pain in 1st MTP joint majorly in left foot.
I have got custom insoles but I feel pain in knee and sometimes just below and just above it after putting it on, not sure why that happens?
I haven't been able to walk on my left foot for 3 months. Underneath my 5 toes it is swollen and they hurt when I put pressure on them and when I try and pull my toes back for excercises, it is extremely painful. Have you heard of a condition like this? I thought it was Morton's Neuroma but the pain and swelling is mainly on the first 3 toes especially the big toe. Thank you.
Did you relive the pain with anything? I also have this problem
Can you recommend or advise any padding to cut to place under the orthotic? The balls of my feet constantly ache and ramp up as I walk. Thank you.
Thank you so very much for your time and effort in sharing this: I really appreciate it.
Alistair
Can metatarsalgia cause referred pain into the Achilles and calf?
I was wondering that. My hamstring started hurting at the same time as the metatarsalgia pain 😞
I have just got custom made orthotics and I am experiencing more pain on the top of each foot. Should I continue until the pain goes away or should I have them adjusted? I am two weeks in.
The feet hurt whether I have them in or not
Do you have a video showing how to position a metatarsal pad on a 3/4 length orthotic?
No because I don't recommend it on a 3/4 orthotic. You need that top cover to keep it in place and make it comfortable.
I hit the ball of the foot on a dumbbell while working out and now i cant fully put all my weight on it. Had x-ray done and all seems fine. Doc said it's a soft tissue injury. would a pad like this help me? I'm a regular jogger/runner so I'd like to get back to that asap. (It's been 2 weeks now)
Yes if pain is on the metatarsal head.
Thank you Paul!@@OrthoEvalPal
what is the difference between sesamoiditis and metatarsalgia?
It is the leg length that affected me and then a greedy pod charged me a fortune for insoles that make it worse !!! I got cheap ones and they work.
Madge released the nerves and so far so good
My feet hurt 24/7 do i have to go to a specialist to find out y for sure??? I have 0 insurance and have to work to live am sleeping on a friends couch and have been since last August before that was in my car for over 6 months sooo money is tight but i need to know what to do so i can have relief to work standing on concrete floors or wooden floors
Thanks for the video. I have had this problem for decades , and I just tried and insert with meta pad built in and I could not even walk with it in my shoes. It was too painful...
If the pad was built into it, it may just be in the wrong spot for you. I always like to trial the met pad in different spots to find the right area. Not on the sore spot but just behind it.
@@OrthoEvalPal You may be right, thanks for the reply...
My pain is at the base of my large toe and the large ball connected to it. I keep being told nothings wrong with it. Arch supports made it worse. What do you advise?
I have mortons neuroma in my feet. I dont want surgery. What can I fo with my pain? I can’t be barefoot and also I’ve lost my arch!!
Any advice for arthritis in the Lisfranc joint?...specific exercise/PT for relief? orthotic?
An orthotic can help the joint from collapse when weight bearing.
Where do you get those from
Will try it. Thanks. How long before I can start running again. I run 100 miles a month and did not get any relief after 3 weeks off. Will start using an orthotic tomorrow and go back to swimming to maintain cv fitness. Thanks
HI Matt, varies with everyone, offload the metatarsals and stretch the calves. This is what I use with all my patients ezslant.com
Athletes love this for the portability and adjustability.
Can l ask what your job title/ position is. I only know of podiatrists and in Australia they don’t do what your doing. Then we have surgeons/ specialists. So what person am l looking for as l can barely walk.
Hi Paul. My podiatrist diagnosed me w stress fracture of top of metatarsal on soft area leading to 4th and 5th toes right foot. This happened after PT had me leg presses for first time and next morning i had a cramp there which then turned into pain leading to wearing a boot. What kind of padding or orthotic and shoe do you recommend. My left feels irritated just from bearing the support my right foot needs. Im wearing Saucony integrity go walk since January. Thank you Paul for any help. Im grateful for your compasdion to help us.
Hi Cynthia, If you have worn a walker boot for a while and now into a sneaker, I would recommend anything with a rocker bottom to it that doesn't fold too easily.
I have bone marrow edema in my second and third metatarsal... consistently for over a year now. I think I'll try something like this unless you have another suggestion/advice for it! so far all the health appointments I have been to have been pretty unhelpful as far as treatment (diagnosis was helpful though!).
How can I get my heel down after surgery
My discomfort is under my big toe. What suggestions could you give me?
How would an individual know how to do that.
I've developed nerve damage in the ball of the foot and under my 2nd toe, the pads and ordoctics don't seem to work! Any ideas??
I saw your video on Tread labs insoles. My problem is just the ball of my foot. My arches are so high it's the contact point and of coarse the heel. I have to wait for new shoes to break in so the ball of my foot can fit into the deep well it creates during break in period.
Shoes have not worked for me. Do the shots hurt
clear information!
Great info!
Thanks Rick!
I have been to so many types of doctors, from chiropractors to orthopedic, over the years. None have ever been able to source my pain. Finally, I bought some hard-soled Birks and the tarsal arch support did the trick!!! Problem is..... I can't find boots for the fieldwork I do that support this. Do you recommend trying this trick for workboots, or is there a product with the tarsal pad already built in? Thanks so much for this!
HI Zoan, I would seek the help of an orthotist and get a custom orthotic made.
Would this work with insoles? I no longer use orthodics i realized they made my feet weaker.
Thank you. Well done. Can custom orthotic work in a high top basketball shoe, playing competitively. Will it stay in the correct place during lateral defensive moves or offensive push-offs? Or are my ball playing days over?
Many athletes use custom orthotics. You should not have a problem with that
Thanks you soooo much 👍👍👍, it was very helpful
Do you think I can put these pads under Superfeet insoles?
What kind of pad are you using
Also can you advise on shoes to wear am in the dark regarding how to treat this bilateral neuroma
I like the Hoka ruclips.net/video/tbh_aeK2_1U/видео.html
Combined with Tread Labs orthotics with metatarsal pads: bit.ly/3P3o6Z4
Very helpful video. Thank you
Very helpful, thank you sir.
You are welcome Ebin!
Can I actually get over having metatarsalgia or is it something I’m stuck with for the rest of my life
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Yep I feel the pain
I’m going three worse pain honestly
About to play a footy game with this 😅
There is hope: It can go away. The most recent literature suggests resting, wearing padded shoes, strengthening and stretching the big toe and calf muscle.
The cause is unknown, but people with metatarsalgia tend to have bunions or hammer toes or both. Flat feet too.
When the big toe isn't strong enough or can't do its job (as is the case with bunions or narrow shoes), weight is distributed inefficiently through the smaller metatarsal (MTP) joints. This happens faster during high-impact activities like running, jumping, and dancing.
It's difficult to stretch or strengthen the calf because of the pain.
If conservative treatments don't work, surgery can treat the bunion, hammer toes, and the metatarsalgia directly.
I bought metatarsal pads , hope so it would helpful
Thanks for the explanations
You're welcome Santee!
What type of foam is this, if I want to make my own?
Neoprene.
So where are the links to the custom orthotics/inserts?
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Thank you this helps alot
Hi Doc I got turf toe during soccer and it hurts to put pressure on metatarsal bone/part. It's been 6 weeks will using pads help relief pain and allow me to play again without pain? Thanks
Update?
What about the 5th what can be done? Thanks
I will occasionally try a lateral wedge at the heel to drive the weight more toward the big toe. I might also use a wide metatarsal pad to offload the 5th. Remember calf stretching on a board is super important
Tbh this is the worst pain I've ever felt along with my planter fascitis I just don't know how long I can deal with it..would give anything to have it go away. Whear the inserts along with a boot brace at night I may have to try p.t. Again.. can't even walk half the time how bad it is and I'm only 30..smfh. thanks for the upload and tips.
Allso alot of my pain is on the top of my foot tho the planter fascitis hurts the mid bottom in my arch. I've bin taking vitamins too including potassium and a multi. This pain is awful 😢 sorry just venting and complaining.
Have you had an x-ray? Plantar fasciitis should not cause pain on top of the foot.
@@OrthoEvalPal yes I have had a few x Ray's of my foot and it checked out fine. My foot doctor feels the cause isn't in my foot bit maybe my back. My Pcp has me getting more blood work guess that's a start. Thanks 4 the reply.
Matatarsalgia/mortons neuroma pain started Thurs. morning, urgent care fri headed to dream trip to Greece on aug 16....on steroids day 3..... please help me so I can continue to my bucket list
The steroid will help but you ultimately may need an orthotic. In the meantime, a super cushy insole may help
Why r my toes numb. Foot hurts on outer & inner foot
I have hallux limitus. My big toe feels stiff. I am wearing a cheaper orthotic. Any suggestions. My calf is really tight as well. Thanks
#1. Stretch the calf well. # Rocker bottom shoes can help with this. Couple links to help.
amzn.to/39fEmRV (HOKA sneaker)
ruclips.net/video/XMS0MoRyLHE/видео.html (Stretch video)
Is it possible to have some kind of swelling like metatarsalgia but have no pain? I am perfectly comfortable in my various shoes but recently I've noticed when I walk barefoot on a hard floor I have a sensation as if there is something on the ball of my foot, but it's not painful. I have recently started doing a small amount of running along with my other exercises. I bought a new pair of shoes that were fitted at a running shop and have only been on a treadmill a couple of times for brief periods. I am alternating intervals of walking and running on a 1% incline. I am 70 years old and have run at different times through the years but never experienced anything like this.
That’s how mine started out. Not painful, but present. Almost annoying. Then it became more noticeable as I increased mileage, and eventually quite painful.
Have you had any luck with inserts or ice or massage or anything?
Can you pls post the links to orthotics you mentioned? Thx
HI Melany, these are a custom orthotic that I have made by a company I work with.
I use orthotics but my toes underneath pain .3rd toe is very painful. It is very hard surface at the bottom.
Have you tried an orthotic with a metatarsal pad? Check the link in that video for a suggested orthotic and met pad.
Dude super dope yup thanks man perfect
What about with toes