Metatarsalgia or inflammation of the metatarsal Dr. Andrés De La Espriella Rosales Barranquilla

Metatarsalgia or inflammation of the metatarsal

Metatarsalgia is known as pain or inflammation of the metatarsal, located between the middle of the sole of the foot and the birth of the toes. The metatarsal is a point on which more weight is supported when walking or running, this causes it to be exposed to pain and injury. Causes: The most common cause in athletes is poor mechanics in the take-off phase when walking, which consists of rising on the toes. This puts excessive pressure on the metatarsal heads causing pain and swelling with each step. The use of inappropriate footwear: with an excessive heel, little sole or with a too narrow toe. Older or overweight. Symptoms: -Hardness and calluses. -Sense of stabbing pain, close to the toes and that increases if you walk barefoot, on hard surfaces and during movement or exercise. Do you