Title: Ball of foot pain: Causes, treatment, and pain relief
Headings: What causes pain in the ball of the foot?
What causes pain in the ball of the foot?
Description
Morton’s neuroma
Treatment
Bunions
Treatment
Sprains
Treatment
Lisfranc injury
Treatment
Risk factors
Exercises
When to see a doctor
Summary

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Injury from excessive exercise is a cause of pain in the ball of the foot. Pain in the ball of the foot may differ between individuals depending on the cause. In many cases, a person will feel a dull, persistent ache that becomes more noticeable when standing or walking. In some cases, other sensations, such as burning or tingling sensations, may accompany the pain. Some people may even experience numbness in the toes. Pain in the ball of the foot may range from mild to severe. The pain will usually worsen during physical activities that put additional pressure on the area. Such activities may include walking, running, or dancing. Morton’s neuroma
According to an older reference in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), pain in the ball of the foot can occur due to Morton’s neuroma, where tissue surrounding a nerve in the foot thickens. The AAOS indicate that although Morton’s neuroma most often develops between the third and fourth toes, it can cause a burning pain in the ball of the foot that may spread to the toes.