Metatarsalgia Insoles for Ball of Foot Pain | Metatarsalgia Treatment

Metatarsalgia

Metatarsalgia is a painful condition effecting the ball of the foot.

The main symptoms of metatarsalgia include:

Metatarsalgia is common in people who partake in high-impact or long-distance sports such as long-distance running, cycling, and rock-climbing
These activities exert a lot of sustained pressure on the balls of the feet, leading to inflammation
The metatarsals are bones connecting the toes to the ankles and people most at risk of developing metatarsalgia are those with high foot arches and those who wear high heels or ill-fitting shoes for long periods at a time

Standard metatarsalgia treatment is to follow the RICE method – resting your feet, applying ice to the inflamed area, compressing the area, and elevating your injured foot. In most cases, symptoms will subside after a few days away from intense sport and plenty of rest
Over the counter pain relief medication will provide short term pain relief
If your metatarsalgia is caused by wearing high heels or tight fitting shoes, it is advisable to change your footwear to something more comfortable as soon as possible
Use Enertor PX1 insoles as these may help with the condition as they will lessen the impact on your forefoot. Wear the insoles in your daily shoes and trainers
If symptoms persist for more than a week, without performing intense exercise, then you will need to seek medical advice