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5 years later, but great video. I learned more here than I did with an hour long visit with a foot surgeon! He covered some of this, but definitely not all.
He put alot of effort into this and that’s all you could focus on? This was a fantastic resource for me and I’m about to take my exam tomorrow thank you I appreciate your time and effort 🫶
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Fantastic video. I’m a 60 year old fit hiker, typically do five miles a day, but on rocky terrain, and I’ve just developed this. I’m thinking my hiking shoes are worn out which has contributed. Going to get some insoles. And try the ice and rest. Thanks so much!
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I've been dealing with metatarsalgia. As someone who has been very fit for the last 8 years, I'm terrified of this condition making me unfit eventually and taking years off my life from all of the movement I've been missing because my foot hurts so badly. I dont see it getting any better because ive been to 2 different podiatrists and the course of action is almost non-existent.
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I’m just 20. Why do I suppose to have this ? It hurts so much. I can’t walk. But because of this thing. I figured out your channel. Now I know that I should ride a bike instead of walking 20000 steps every day. Keep making videos man. This channel is going to be big one day !!! -from Vietnam by the way -
riding a bike is so helpful......i just got some xrays and ultrasound done cause i have the same symptoms and hopefully it's nothing serious......been with this symptom for 4 weeks now but rest is the best answer.....
I always find it weird that people’s first reaction to problems with their body is prescriptions, injections, and surgery. Your body has amazing capacity to heal itself if you lets it under the right environment. Thanks for the video!
I am pretty sure I have a severe case of Metatarsalgia on my right foot. I went to see a specialist and he recommended aetrex memory foam Orthotics and some Physical Therapy. Physical Therapy is treating me for Plantar Fasciitis. They also recommended I wear Metatarsal pads, which I have tried. Without a metatarsal pad and using memory foam insoles the 3rd and 4th toe on my foot feels tingly every time I walk. As soon as I put a Metatarsal pad on and walk most of my toes becoming tingly, then my foot feels like it's swelling up. I have gotten MRI /Xrays/had EMG/had cortisone injection in Plantar fascia area a few weeks ago of/on my right foot and all test came back negative for any kind of Neuroma or Nerve Damage. I also had an MRI of my back as suggested by my podiatrist and read by an orthopedic surgeon for backs and he stated that my foot pain is not related to my back. I tried the Orthotics that my Dr. suggested, but they made my feet red/tender and my toes tingly/numb. I am really at a lose for what to do to make me feel better any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
We can't comment specifically on your case, but theoretically if we are able to take full pressure off the front of the foot with a cast or shoe, we can confirm it is the foot. Something to think about. We usually find it.is always too much pressure on the front of the foot.
That is a vague answer for sure, but just because one orthotic wasn't powerful enough, does not mean further padding can't get it done over time combined with PT and increased flexibility and loss of weight, we find patients are most successful with this treatment.
One of the most important things to remember is that nothing is better overnight! Even with great shoes, great orthotics and offloading weeks can go by with minimal to no relief, but at that point things start to get better and should stay better. Think about this like breaking your ankle, you have to wear a cast for a few weeks or even a month or two before the pain starts to go away. It's not going be completely fixed in just one night, but it will gradually get better. If it does not then you should probably be seeing your doctor anyway!
So true. The base of my second toe hurts every time I flex it a certain way. Xays showed nothing except my toe starting to cross sideways from a bunion. Dr suggested wearing toe separators and to change my shoes. The pain subsided after three weeks (no painkillers) i thought it wasnt going to work but I think i can work out again now. Altho I'm wondering if wearing these toe separators are gonna be for life because of the bunions
Thank you for this video! Very helpful & informative! :) I am in healthcare and work 8 hrs on concrete floors for almost 30 yrs I used to run and walk very far distances but I havent since I hurt my same heel twice :( I have custom made orthotics for metatarsal...got my first cortisone shot ..( I have heel spur.)...nothing has helped so I'm trying to heal them in other ways to avoid surgery Once the covid is over im going to the podiatrist and physio to get laser treatments on it I wear a good sneaker and I'm not overweight so praying new orthotics and other treatments will help :)
Metatarsalgia is really putting the squash on my hiking and trail running! I routinely hike 10 to 16 miles or jog 3 to 7 miles (strictly dirt). I am into my 3rd bout with this injury. From one foot to the other and back again. I know it's probably from overuse. I've recently added jump rope too. I wear Altras (trail runners) for just about everything, and when I dont have Altras on, I am usually barefoot. Trying some Oboz inserts in my Altras to see if this helps. I have a super high arch. Paws crossed. I'm sick of this recurring injurry. ☹ Thanks for the video. It was helpful. 😁
@@DrTomBiernacki I tried a pad but found it actually put more pressure on my foot and was uncomfortable. maybe I got the wrong pad? It was a gel thing. Very squirmy and bulky.
The idea with a metarsal pad is not to put it on the bone, but to have the pressure spot hang over it like a cliff so that there is no pressure on the bone
My pain is felt in the metatarsal on top of the foot and the feeling goes down to the bottom. I was told to try a metatarsal pads. My foot was really aggravated. I took the pads out.
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Thank you so much for your wonderful video and great information. I was looking for the orthotics link you mentioned and to get a list of the best shoes.
I had bunion surgery last year and now the ball of my foot is painful. I have walked on my toes all my life. Will I need gait therapy to feel better? Any suggestions would be great.
Definitely do not take anything we say as specific advice to you. We find ball of the foot pain and metarsalgia are common problems for people, good inserts, good stretching and good shoes are the key. We do have a metarsalgia specific video that may be of interest!
I have been dealing with Metatarsalgia for 8 months now, particularly in my left foot. I have been non weight-bearing on it for 7 weeks now and even with a good shoe (Hoka) and inserts I am still unable to walk without burning pain. I have developed the beginning symptoms of the same problem now in my right foot since using a knee scooter to rest the left one. I have been referred from one doctor to another because no one seems to know what to do. My current ortho doctor ordered custom inserts and titanium plates in my shoes and sent me on my way telling me he'd see me in 3-6 months. I've tried all the treatments they suggested which you also mentioned in the video. Nothing is working and I am in constant pain. I also have numbness and tingling in my left foot and leg as well as cold sensations that start in my foot and run up my leg. What should I do when there has been no improvement for such a long period of time? It has been absolutely debilitating! Is it normal to not see any improvement even with treatment? Would you recommend physical therapy or massage therapy? I don't know where to turn! Thanks for any thoughts you may care to share!
We would love to be able to give you a more specific answer, but unfortunately we cannot do so. These are very complex medical problems that do require specific evaluation in both physical and imaging modalities. Please see a podiatrist near you for further evaluation. We would be doing you a disservice with general advice for such an important issue. Your podiatrist or primary care doctor can likely help much more than we can in this instance. We really do appreciate you as a fan and we hope to bring you more detailed videos that help more in the future!
Hey Tiffany, your story sounds almost identical to mine. I've been in chronic pain for 11 months in my right mtp joint. Now both my feet hurt. I can walk now, but have a lot of pain. I see you wrote this comment 3 years ago and was wondering how you are doing now
Great video message even if the audio is lame. Intermittent music is way too loud and not needed. The voice, though in a whisper makes me feel the sincerity and intimacy of the message, which is great until I turn my volume up and the loud, blaring background music jerks the children awake to scream uncontrollably and the pets start to bark and howl, and then the neighbor's pets begin their . . . but then I finally got bailed out of jail and watched the rest of the video thanks.
hi doc, I think I have this problem a few years back I fractured a ball of my foot (doing taekwondo/martial-art) and after staying 2 months in bed, I was able to do everything normally. again something happen to me as well a few days ago I was overweight and start boxing everything going greatly lost 25-30 kg in 4 months. but doing jumping rope cause my feet to hurt so now I am watching your videos. will follow your instructions. can you make a video on how to do jumping rope or any other high impact exercises without killing our feet? thank you so much.
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I have to wear safety toe work boots. I just went up a half size and went from EE to EEE width. It seems to be helping all the streching and laser and massage treatments seems to be a losing battle against 10+ hours on concrete.
Coming up on three months and my metatarsalgia is still not gone. I’m guessing I should just continue being patient and riding my bike. What do you think? Thanks.
i went to get some xrays and ultrasound done today.....I've been having these same symptoms for a month but until i don't get those tests back i won't know what's up....riding my bike helps ....swimming helps...... resting helps I've tried padding on my shoes and it hurts my achilles heel...i hope time will make it heal and i hope that's all i need. i work in a factory so standing up for long periods of time has taken its toll on my foot
I don’t work for them but can 100% recommend the brand Sole for both their inserts and shoes especially their products with built in met pads. It hasn’t cured my metatarsalgia but they’ve made it more manageable.
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feet have chronic condition (both 2nd and 3rd toe). Tenosynovitis, mortons neuroma, bursitis and capsular synovitis. I already had my 2nd shot of steroid wc worked but lasted for 5month only. I have 1 shot left and dr. Refuse to gve after the 3rd. Im afraid if it doesnt work, ill be carry ths pain forever. My question is, how to treat chronic feet condition eliminating surgery in the options? I dnt knw what to do after 3rd shot and pain comes back
It's hard because we can't give medical advice on line but there are definitely no shortage of options and professionals willing to help out there. Good luck!
There are some studies showing possible injections into he ball of the foot with harvested fat, but to me that seems extremely excessive and dangerous to simply avoid wearing better shoes for heavy duty activity. Surgery is not risk free and you are always rolling the dice. Our philosophy is that if it's not causing severe pain and it can be fixed with inserts and shoes, do it that way.
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The bones are broken and remain in use and any muscular construction spasm become nerve noise so while those clever toes are weakened by disuse due to pain their function in the musculature supporting the medatarsal arch and the big side arch turn into shoe paddles holding a body up. I think a support for all the toes and medatarsal and lengthening oppertunities to streatch and flex awakening and engaging the toes intrinsic muscles of the foot and the as ending musculature of shins and medial thighs so these clever phalanges become reconditioned to muscular skeletol function is the universe where feet are feet not just miserable shoed in market targets. And not a podiatrist either, just a biped and so sick of the foot pain in general.
Hi Doc. Thanks for the helpful vids! Some of those orthopedic slide in dealeeos sometimes makes my shoes not fit tho :/. Even when they are not that thick. Any suggestions?
A good shoe brand should easily accommodate the insole. Loafer or non-laced shoes may be tougher, especially dress shoes. Proper fitting shoes and higher quality shoes usually fit better, last longer and don't have that issue. Hope you feel better!
I have Metatarsalgia & Plantar Fasciitis. What can I do to get relief from the pain? Pain medications do not help. I have been suffering with Metatarsalgia for 3 years & Plantar Fasciitis for 6 months. PLEASE HELP ME!!!
I’ve already had 2 surgeries on each foot. All that is left to do is remove the metatarsal joints. I’m scared but desperate!! I can barely walk or stand because of that burning 🔥 pain!! Any suggestions? And yes, I have high quality sneaker on with inserts made just for me. This pain started in 1995 and I’m now 58. ☹️
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I think I have this from standing 12 hrs a day for the last 4 months. I am now able to just rest my feet, do you think stretching and exercise will help my problem? I’ve changed the behavior that caused it but I will have to go back to work eventually just less hours
QUESTION: I had a New Balance 1400viHikingBoot with Rollerbar & 11 mm drop and Mid Ankle support. They stopped making them. Is there anything out there like this? Mine were gore tex with thinsulate. I wear them all day. I do not take them off. I am so sensitive.
I wear custom orthotics that have healed my plantar fasciitis. I finally started doing cardio again and now metatarsalgia is killing me. I've requested a podiatrist appt but I'm pretty sure they're just going to offer another injection. So frustrated.
The key is getting pressure.off the front of your feet in metarsalgia situations, stretching your calf/hamstring with forefoot offloading orthotics is key!
my foot pain came after a week of low activity, I was fine in the morning, when I walked out of work (where I sit all day) it felt like I'd been standing on my feet all day. That was 2 weeks ago. I limped around for 10 days, then went to the doctor. I've got inserts on the way... and got a cortisone shot. I'm over 48 hours out now and it's only helped take the edge off. This seemed to come out of no where and is not going away fast. Rest almost seems to make it worse... I'm usually fairly active outside work and it's really getting in the way. X-rays were fine... how long does this take to go away? #Frustrated
It depends how much pressure you need relieved, the inserts and really good running shoes have generally yielded the best results, injections are only meant to take the edge off, not to fully solve the problem, good luck!
@@DrTomBiernacki minor update. I started using a CBD oil rub and noticed immediate relief. It didn't disappear, but was muted. I also now wear Hoka One ATR 5 shoes. They've completely relieved the pain.
Went to 2 podiatrist 1. Said i have arch pain The other one said i have plantar fascist. Both did xray Howver i feel like both of those diagnosis dont fur However after doing my own research i belive i have this
Pain while sleeping could be the soreness that developed during the day of walking on a sore foot. It's common for people to not get sore while walking but then at the end of the day have a painful throb while on the couch or sleeping. But always get it checked out by a professional!
There are a lot of factors in play, but most of our patients see a lot of almost immediate improvement with that type! There is always fine tuning that can be made with evaluation, but tough to do without seeing the foot or having someone walk for us.
Im pretty sure the fact i walk to the ball of my foot is causing my metatarsalgia cause one of my legs is half an inch longer than the other, i dont think i need an xray to know ehats goin on
Hello, hello, hello! : - ) Can you please recommend a proper insole for 'ball of the foot pain' /fallen arches condition?? Please? I am on my feet for 10 hours on end for starters, and, in pain! Please supply some brand names and styles?? Thank you so much! I am enjoying your videos thus far!
"Why this is not working" is an inconvenient truth that a lot of doctors don't want to tell patients, because it cuts into those nice profits of conservative care. Those $60 orthotics the doctor got for free from a partnership deal, that $500 shockwave for a total of 30 minutes work, those steroid shots that are counter productive but they get reimbursed hundreds from insurance, none of them get to the root cause of why this problem becomes chronic, and that's that collagen doesn't heal well. Our bodies have not evolved to heal tendons and ligaments the way we heal bones and muscles, and once they exit the inflammatory stage they lay down disorganized, uncomfortable scar tissue. There is absolutely nothing you can do about this except have surgery, after which you'll be FORCED to stay off your feet, and because of the gigantic increase of blood flow due to the incision itself, you will heal better after surgical intervention. Some people MAY get lucky from conservative care in that they have a pain reduction as the scar tissue remodels over time, but most patients in the comment sections of these videos are months to years out and got 0% improvement despite trying a dozen "conservative care" options at a time. I'm going to try the Tenex procedure next month to hopefully just suction out some of the diseased tissue. I'm done messing around with this.
Not specific to you, but we find what helps our patients the most is icing and inflammation early on. Only later does it make sense to do some of the more advanced treatments.
Absolutely right, the custom orthotics are always preferred if possible. But most people can't go from zero to a massive insert instantly, it's better to ease into a mild or moderate insert than from zero to 100. Not to mention most people don't want to go straight to $300+ without knowing it's going to work.
Michigan Foot Doctors you are so right. I tried just the running insoles at Walmart (to try it out) and those, along with resting my foot, helped me to finally get better. It took a few months but so much better now. Plus, found great sports shoes. I’m a teacher, so on my feet for long periods of time.
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OMG !! That loud music at every break is terrible !!WHY so loud ?
Can you recommend a foot roller massage stick to get on amazon?
5 years later, but great video. I learned more here than I did with an hour long visit with a foot surgeon! He covered some of this, but definitely not all.
People with foot pain are awfully grumpy about sound problems! Just saying- thank you for the wonderful Info and for the newer video as well!
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Mate, talk louder or have the music quieter, if you up the volume so your voice can be heard , the music is deafening.
Absolutely I did order a better microphone and plan on remaking this when I get a chance, that's for the input!
He put alot of effort into this and that’s all you could focus on? This was a fantastic resource for me and I’m about to take my exam tomorrow thank you I appreciate your time and effort 🫶
@@kellywebster326 You know you're replying to a five year old comment?
Absolutely - I hope your foot is ok dude ❤
@@kellywebster326 It's footTastic thanks :)
Most comprehensive vid on this topic. Straight to the point & full simple truths
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Yeah, the volume has to be adjusted, but first I want to say thank you for providing all this information. I am sure your next video will be awesome!
Dude was whispering like he broke into a podiatrist office just to play with the foot props.
Hahaha
We were going for creepy foot doctor
Funny comment lol
Fantastic video. I’m a 60 year old fit hiker, typically do five miles a day, but on rocky terrain, and I’ve just developed this. I’m thinking my hiking shoes are worn out which has contributed. Going to get some insoles. And try the ice and rest. Thanks so much!
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Thank you I finally learned what I have on the ball of my foot
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I've been dealing with metatarsalgia. As someone who has been very fit for the last 8 years, I'm terrified of this condition making me unfit eventually and taking years off my life from all of the movement I've been missing because my foot hurts so badly. I dont see it getting any better because ive been to 2 different podiatrists and the course of action is almost non-existent.
Make sure you go to a sports medicine or orthopedist and get an MRI
Thank you extremely helpful. I bought some gel insoles which appear to have done trick.
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I’m just 20. Why do I suppose to have this ? It hurts so much. I can’t walk.
But because of this thing. I figured out your channel.
Now I know that I should ride a bike instead of walking 20000 steps every day.
Keep making videos man. This channel is going to be big one day !!!
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riding a bike is so helpful......i just got some xrays and ultrasound done cause i have the same symptoms and hopefully it's nothing serious......been with this symptom for 4 weeks now but rest is the best answer.....
I always find it weird that people’s first reaction to problems with their body is prescriptions, injections, and surgery. Your body has amazing capacity to heal itself if you lets it under the right environment. Thanks for the video!
Absolutely, not only that but they are not permanent fixes, more of a crutch in the long run. That being said there are definitely indications for it!
I am pretty sure I have a severe case of Metatarsalgia on my right foot. I went to see a specialist and he recommended aetrex memory foam Orthotics and some Physical Therapy. Physical Therapy is treating me for Plantar Fasciitis. They also recommended I wear Metatarsal pads, which I have tried. Without a metatarsal pad and using memory foam insoles the 3rd and 4th toe on my foot feels tingly every time I walk. As soon as I put a Metatarsal pad on and walk most of my toes becoming tingly, then my foot feels like it's swelling up. I have gotten MRI /Xrays/had EMG/had cortisone injection in Plantar fascia area a few weeks ago of/on my right foot and all test came back negative for any kind of Neuroma or Nerve Damage. I also had an MRI of my back as suggested by my podiatrist and read by an orthopedic surgeon for backs and he stated that my foot pain is not related to my back. I tried the Orthotics that my Dr. suggested, but they made my feet red/tender and my toes tingly/numb. I am really at a lose for what to do to make me feel better any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
We can't comment specifically on your case, but theoretically if we are able to take full pressure off the front of the foot with a cast or shoe, we can confirm it is the foot. Something to think about. We usually find it.is always too much pressure on the front of the foot.
That is a vague answer for sure, but just because one orthotic wasn't powerful enough, does not mean further padding can't get it done over time combined with PT and increased flexibility and loss of weight, we find patients are most successful with this treatment.
Try superfeet insoles, I use the berry version
One of the most important things to remember is that nothing is better overnight!
Even with great shoes, great orthotics and offloading weeks can go by with minimal to no relief, but at that point things start to get better and should stay better.
Think about this like breaking your ankle, you have to wear a cast for a few weeks or even a month or two before the pain starts to go away. It's not going be completely fixed in just one night, but it will gradually get better. If it does not then you should probably be seeing your doctor anyway!
So true. The base of my second toe hurts every time I flex it a certain way. Xays showed nothing except my toe starting to cross sideways from a bunion. Dr suggested wearing toe separators and to change my shoes. The pain subsided after three weeks (no painkillers) i thought it wasnt going to work but I think i can work out again now. Altho I'm wondering if wearing these toe separators are gonna be for life because of the bunions
Hope you feel better!
Thank you for this video!
Very helpful & informative! :)
I am in healthcare and work 8 hrs on concrete floors for almost 30 yrs
I used to run and walk very far distances but
I havent since I hurt my same heel twice :(
I have custom made orthotics for metatarsal...got my first cortisone shot ..( I have heel spur.)...nothing has helped so I'm trying to heal them in other ways to avoid surgery
Once the covid is over im going to the podiatrist and physio to get laser treatments on it
I wear a good sneaker and I'm not overweight so praying new orthotics and other treatments will help :)
Thanks and hope you feel better!
@@DrTomBiernacki thank you :)
Would you please recommend some insoles and metatarsal pads
Metatarsalgia is really putting the squash on my hiking and trail running! I routinely hike 10 to 16 miles or jog 3 to 7 miles (strictly dirt). I am into my 3rd bout with this injury. From one foot to the other and back again. I know it's probably from overuse. I've recently added jump rope too. I wear Altras (trail runners) for just about everything, and when I dont have Altras on, I am usually barefoot. Trying some Oboz inserts in my Altras to see if this helps. I have a super high arch. Paws crossed. I'm sick of this recurring injurry. ☹ Thanks for the video. It was helpful. 😁
I'm a big fan of combining inserts with a metatarsal pad and the good shoes, eventually enough metarsal padding will solve it!
One thing to consider is cross training, cycling and swimming can burn even more calories and let the metarsalgia and ball of the foot heal up
@@DrTomBiernacki I tried a pad but found it actually put more pressure on my foot and was uncomfortable. maybe I got the wrong pad? It was a gel thing. Very squirmy and bulky.
The idea with a metarsal pad is not to put it on the bone, but to have the pressure spot hang over it like a cliff so that there is no pressure on the bone
We find most of the time people put the pad directly on the pressure area, even though this is cushioned it puts even more pressure on the pad
A very useful video! Thanks!
Great video, thank you so much.
My pain is felt in the metatarsal on top of the foot and the feeling goes down to the bottom. I was told to try a metatarsal pads. My foot was really aggravated. I took the pads out.
Thanks so much you have helped me immensely 😊
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Thank you so much for your wonderful video and great information. I was looking for the orthotics link you mentioned and to get a list of the best shoes.
I had bunion surgery last year and now the ball of my foot is painful. I have walked on my toes all my life. Will I need gait therapy to feel better? Any suggestions would be great.
Definitely do not take anything we say as specific advice to you. We find ball of the foot pain and metarsalgia are common problems for people, good inserts, good stretching and good shoes are the key. We do have a metarsalgia specific video that may be of interest!
I have been dealing with Metatarsalgia for 8 months now, particularly in my left foot. I have been non weight-bearing on it for 7 weeks now and even with a good shoe (Hoka) and inserts I am still unable to walk without burning pain. I have developed the beginning symptoms of the same problem now in my right foot since using a knee scooter to rest the left one. I have been referred from one doctor to another because no one seems to know what to do. My current ortho doctor ordered custom inserts and titanium plates in my shoes and sent me on my way telling me he'd see me in 3-6 months. I've tried all the treatments they suggested which you also mentioned in the video. Nothing is working and I am in constant pain. I also have numbness and tingling in my left foot and leg as well as cold sensations that start in my foot and run up my leg. What should I do when there has been no improvement for such a long period of time? It has been absolutely debilitating! Is it normal to not see any improvement even with treatment? Would you recommend physical therapy or massage therapy? I don't know where to turn! Thanks for any thoughts you may care to share!
We would love to be able to give you a more specific answer, but unfortunately we cannot do so.
These are very complex medical problems that do require specific evaluation in both physical and imaging modalities. Please see a podiatrist near you for further evaluation.
We would be doing you a disservice with general advice for such an important issue. Your podiatrist or primary care doctor can likely help much more than we can in this instance.
We really do appreciate you as a fan and we hope to bring you more detailed videos that help more in the future!
Hey Tiffany, your story sounds almost identical to mine. I've been in chronic pain for 11 months in my right mtp joint. Now both my feet hurt. I can walk now, but have a lot of pain. I see you wrote this comment 3 years ago and was wondering how you are doing now
Great video message even if the audio is lame. Intermittent music is way too loud and not needed. The voice, though in a whisper makes me feel the sincerity and intimacy of the message, which is great until I turn my volume up and the loud, blaring background music jerks the children awake to scream uncontrollably and the pets start to bark and howl, and then the neighbor's pets begin their . . . but then I finally got bailed out of jail and watched the rest of the video thanks.
Ha thanks for the funny comments, I'm glad you enjoyed the other link to the new one!
Best shoes Lowa all terrain with fitted insoles
Thank you, very helpful.
Glad it helped!
Whoa... That music destroyed my EARS!!!!
Did you review your video?? Yikes... AND you need to turn up YOUR volume! Thank you!
Check out the first pinned comment, we redid the video!
Sorry about the ear pain!
Orthotics can take the pressure off your eardrums! 😉
hi doc, I think I have this problem a few years back I fractured a ball of my foot (doing taekwondo/martial-art) and after staying 2 months in bed, I was able to do everything normally. again something happen to me as well a few days ago I was overweight and start boxing everything going greatly lost 25-30 kg in 4 months. but doing jumping rope cause my feet to hurt so now I am watching your videos. will follow your instructions. can you make a video on how to do jumping rope or any other high impact exercises without killing our feet? thank you so much.
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Haha
thanks for thia very informative video
This is a great video thank you so much 😊
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Thank you good sir
Our pleasure, hope you feel better soon!
I have a custom orthodic, but can't use it becz the hard part jabs and points directly into the base of the affected area
I have to wear safety toe work boots. I just went up a half size and went from EE to EEE width. It seems to be helping all the streching and laser and massage treatments seems to be a losing battle against 10+ hours on concrete.
What’s the brand of the shoes ?
@@osielitoful Red Wing king toe. My feet are still a mess.
Coming up on three months and my metatarsalgia is still not gone. I’m guessing I should just continue being patient and riding my bike. What do you think? Thanks.
i went to get some xrays and ultrasound done today.....I've been having these same symptoms for a month but until i don't get those tests back i won't know what's up....riding my bike helps ....swimming helps...... resting helps I've tried padding on my shoes and it hurts my achilles heel...i hope time will make it heal and i hope that's all i need. i work in a factory so standing up for long periods of time has taken its toll on my foot
I don’t work for them but can 100% recommend the brand Sole for both their inserts and shoes especially their products with built in met pads. It hasn’t cured my metatarsalgia but they’ve made it more manageable.
This has been so very helpful.. thank you 😊x
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feet have chronic condition (both 2nd and 3rd toe). Tenosynovitis, mortons neuroma, bursitis and capsular synovitis. I already had my 2nd shot of steroid wc worked but lasted for 5month only. I have 1 shot left and dr. Refuse to gve after the 3rd. Im afraid if it doesnt work, ill be carry ths pain forever. My question is, how to treat chronic feet condition eliminating surgery in the options? I dnt knw what to do after 3rd shot and pain comes back
It's hard because we can't give medical advice on line but there are definitely no shortage of options and professionals willing to help out there. Good luck!
Great video and information. what if the ball of the foot padding is now thinner? is there any way to buildup the padding?
There are some studies showing possible injections into he ball of the foot with harvested fat, but to me that seems extremely excessive and dangerous to simply avoid wearing better shoes for heavy duty activity. Surgery is not risk free and you are always rolling the dice. Our philosophy is that if it's not causing severe pain and it can be fixed with inserts and shoes, do it that way.
we find it's best to take pressure off of it rather than try to restore the fat. it is possible but very difficult!
@@DrTomBiernacki Thank you for your time and reply. The information you've provided is useful and informative.
I just made an appt to see you! I have hope now.
Are those shoes Mizuno Wave Inspire? What do you think of New Balance 990 V5 or New Balance 928 V3? Which of those is better for Metatarsalgia? Thanks
990 is a great one. I also like Brooks Beast. ruclips.net/video/tqOzHZ8rUqs/видео.html
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great video but FYI the volume of speaking is low but the music is high and it's quite jarring.
Absolutely, looking back its bad, I have since improved the audio quality 😀
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The bones are broken and remain in use and any muscular construction spasm become nerve noise so while those clever toes are weakened by disuse due to pain their function in the musculature supporting the medatarsal arch and the big side arch turn into shoe paddles holding a body up. I think a support for all the toes and medatarsal and lengthening oppertunities to streatch and flex awakening and engaging the toes intrinsic muscles of the foot and the as ending musculature of shins and medial thighs so these clever phalanges become reconditioned to muscular skeletol function is the universe where feet are feet not just miserable shoed in market targets. And not a podiatrist either, just a biped and so sick of the foot pain in general.
Hi Doc. Thanks for the helpful vids! Some of those orthopedic slide in dealeeos sometimes makes my shoes not fit tho :/. Even when they are not that thick. Any suggestions?
A good shoe brand should easily accommodate the insole. Loafer or non-laced shoes may be tougher, especially dress shoes. Proper fitting shoes and higher quality shoes usually fit better, last longer and don't have that issue. Hope you feel better!
@@DrTomBiernacki Will look into those that you mentioned in your other video. Thank you!
Great video, but the sound levels are all over the place
Noted, we have improved it over the years but that was an early one!
Great video, but my ears are bleeding from the volume of the music.
I have Metatarsalgia & Plantar Fasciitis. What can I do to get relief from the pain? Pain medications do not help. I have been suffering with Metatarsalgia for 3 years & Plantar Fasciitis for 6 months.
PLEASE HELP ME!!!
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This is the guide for you!
how many months before it goes away completely . .?
ruclips.net/video/tqOzHZ8rUqs/видео.html This video can help further potentially! It can take up to 1-3 months to go away if doing the right things!
I’ve already had 2 surgeries on each foot. All that is left to do is remove the metatarsal joints. I’m scared but desperate!! I can barely walk or stand because of that burning 🔥 pain!! Any suggestions? And yes, I have high quality sneaker on with inserts made just for me. This pain started in 1995 and I’m now 58. ☹️
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I think I have this from standing 12 hrs a day for the last 4 months. I am now able to just rest my feet, do you think stretching and exercise will help my problem? I’ve changed the behavior that caused it but I will have to go back to work eventually just less hours
QUESTION: I had a New Balance 1400viHikingBoot with Rollerbar & 11 mm drop and Mid Ankle support. They stopped making them. Is there anything out there like this? Mine were gore tex with thinsulate. I wear them all day. I do not take them off. I am so sensitive.
Does this just refer to pain? What about numbness in the ball of the foot?
Acquired this issue in army basic training now I’m worried I can’t move forward during ait
What are your thoughts on these zero drop wide toe box minimalist shoes?
que marca de zapatos recomienda por favor...
You are great my dude
Thanks man, hope your foot is feeling better!
@@DrTomBiernacki than you it is, I'm still using a boot for mobility but created a cliff for the balls of my feet with insoles. Helps a lot. 👍
Awesome, glad you are feeling better, thanks for watching!
I wear custom orthotics that have healed my plantar fasciitis. I finally started doing cardio again and now metatarsalgia is killing me. I've requested a podiatrist appt but I'm pretty sure they're just going to offer another injection. So frustrated.
The key is getting pressure.off the front of your feet in metarsalgia situations, stretching your calf/hamstring with forefoot offloading orthotics is key!
Why do my feet hurt so bad in cold weather since I got older?
Hi Michigan I find that I have the lease pain when walking bear foot so why wouldn’t bear foot shoes or zero drop be a option to consider. Thx
Music is louder than the voice actor
Agreed, thanks for watching and I am working hard on improving these videos, I will remake this one higher quality soon!
I think after watching this video I now have hearing issues. Was this guy whispering the entire video?
my foot pain came after a week of low activity, I was fine in the morning, when I walked out of work (where I sit all day) it felt like I'd been standing on my feet all day. That was 2 weeks ago. I limped around for 10 days, then went to the doctor. I've got inserts on the way... and got a cortisone shot. I'm over 48 hours out now and it's only helped take the edge off. This seemed to come out of no where and is not going away fast. Rest almost seems to make it worse... I'm usually fairly active outside work and it's really getting in the way. X-rays were fine... how long does this take to go away? #Frustrated
It depends how much pressure you need relieved, the inserts and really good running shoes have generally yielded the best results, injections are only meant to take the edge off, not to fully solve the problem, good luck!
@@DrTomBiernacki minor update. I started using a CBD oil rub and noticed immediate relief. It didn't disappear, but was muted. I also now wear Hoka One ATR 5 shoes. They've completely relieved the pain.
It's very painful to walk on hardwood floors
Went to 2 podiatrist 1. Said i have arch pain
The other one said i have plantar fascist.
Both did xray
Howver i feel like both of those diagnosis dont fur
However after doing my own research i belive i have this
Excellent very informative obviously the sounds but very good.
Thanks for sharing
Be safe wear the mask 🇨🇦
Is there any tablets to cure
Volume is so low
Absolutely, early video making challenges, I am getting a better mic and plan on remaking!
Does it pains during sleeping time
Pain while sleeping could be the soreness that developed during the day of walking on a sore foot. It's common for people to not get sore while walking but then at the end of the day have a painful throb while on the couch or sleeping. But always get it checked out by a professional!
@@DrTomBiernacki Thanks Doctor I also have RA .
So what are you recommending insoles ?
Check out over the counter inserts like powersteps in the show notes!
@@DrTomBiernacki does walking barefoot daily for half or so help ?
We usually find people get the best results in good supportive inserts and great supportive running or walking shoes!
What do you recommend for a heel striker as it jolts one of my hips
There are a lot of factors in play, but most of our patients see a lot of almost immediate improvement with that type! There is always fine tuning that can be made with evaluation, but tough to do without seeing the foot or having someone walk for us.
Im pretty sure the fact i walk to the ball of my foot is causing my metatarsalgia cause one of my legs is half an inch longer than the other, i dont think i need an xray to know ehats goin on
The audio of your intro is good but your talking audio is way too low
Hello, hello, hello! : - ) Can you please recommend a proper insole for 'ball of the foot pain' /fallen arches condition?? Please? I am on my feet for 10 hours on end for starters, and, in pain! Please supply some brand names and styles?? Thank you so much! I am enjoying your videos thus far!
Try superfeet insoles, I use the berry version
the music is weird
Ya it's updated in the new version, video making is tough!
"Why this is not working" is an inconvenient truth that a lot of doctors don't want to tell patients, because it cuts into those nice profits of conservative care. Those $60 orthotics the doctor got for free from a partnership deal, that $500 shockwave for a total of 30 minutes work, those steroid shots that are counter productive but they get reimbursed hundreds from insurance, none of them get to the root cause of why this problem becomes chronic, and that's that collagen doesn't heal well. Our bodies have not evolved to heal tendons and ligaments the way we heal bones and muscles, and once they exit the inflammatory stage they lay down disorganized, uncomfortable scar tissue. There is absolutely nothing you can do about this except have surgery, after which you'll be FORCED to stay off your feet, and because of the gigantic increase of blood flow due to the incision itself, you will heal better after surgical intervention. Some people MAY get lucky from conservative care in that they have a pain reduction as the scar tissue remodels over time, but most patients in the comment sections of these videos are months to years out and got 0% improvement despite trying a dozen "conservative care" options at a time. I'm going to try the Tenex procedure next month to hopefully just suction out some of the diseased tissue. I'm done messing around with this.
Voice is low I hardly hear on my andriod
Check the new updated versions in the pinned comment!
can't hear this
Check out the new video in the pinned comments, higher quality with fixed sound!
How do I cure the deafness from the loud music……..what….what….. ahhh What.
This is a painful thing 😓😓🥲🥲🥲
Best video to date but so irritating because the voice us so quiet!
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Thanks, we are working hard on mKing them as good as possible!
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Raise your voice 📢
Check the link in the pinned comment, I learned how to work a microphone!
It is so painful... I can't even walk right now
Not specific to you, but we find what helps our patients the most is icing and inflammation early on. Only later does it make sense to do some of the more advanced treatments.
But at the same time check with a doc if worried, don't rely only on internet info!
Good grief I can’t hear !
In italiano
I do need to plug that hole
Fare le scarpe già pensate per il problema
Why the whisper voice?
I didn't know how to use audio properly at the time, I've been improving!
why is he whispering ?? cant hear a word
ruclips.net/video/tqOzHZ8rUqs/видео.html This updated video might help, that was an early learning experience!
Non caposco in Italia
I can listen to you all day. So relaxing, sexy voice.
Extra long second toe, or extra long second metatarsal bone, duhhhhhh
Haha makes sense right! 😆
The supports you refer as “theses guys” do not have enough padding. Not even close.
Absolutely right, the custom orthotics are always preferred if possible. But most people can't go from zero to a massive insert instantly, it's better to ease into a mild or moderate insert than from zero to 100.
Not to mention most people don't want to go straight to $300+ without knowing it's going to work.
Michigan Foot Doctors you are so right. I tried just the running insoles at Walmart (to try it out) and those, along with resting my foot, helped me to finally get better. It took a few months but so much better now. Plus, found great sports shoes. I’m a teacher, so on my feet for long periods of time.
please turn that intermittent music down. it is blowing out my ears.
Hate the unnecessary music 😠
You are right, I tried to make up for it since then! ruclips.net/video/fTJacT6zPq0/видео.html
Apologies to your ears, just unskilled in video making then.
Nice information brought to you by very obnoxious you talk really low and then you and each segment with a very obnoxious Lee loud music
Thanks for watching!
Thanks Dr. Whispery-Psycho. No sorry, I won't go into your van to get an orthotic.
Check the link in the pinned comments, video is redone without creepy mic!
@@DrTomBiernacki too late, already bought orthotics and new shoes. ; )
Haha glad it didn't creep you out that much!
@@DrTomBiernacki no, it was just that I had to get my metatarsalgia better as soon as possible, in case I ever encountered you in a dark alley. : D
You need to turn up the volume on your mouth and turn that music down or AKA speak the hell up like a man
Haha, I deserved that for this video!
ruclips.net/video/tqOzHZ8rUqs/видео.html This new updated video is probably better for you!
The cartoons and the loud music is soooo annoying!! Get rid of the damn things and let people listen 🙄
We have done so in our new updated metatarsalgia video! Sorry about the early mistakes!