Metatarsalgia

Metatarsalgia is pain that is usually felt in the sole of the foot, it can be a recurring pain that can be either mild or severe in its intensity. You may experience a burning sensation and it can affect one or two toes or the whole of the foot. Older people are more susceptible to this complaint as the fat that pads the sole of the foot, thin with age. Putting stress on the front of the foot causes this condition, the most common factors are:

Being overweight
Wearing high heeled shoes
Claw or hammer toes
A bunion or arthritis in the big toe
Gout or inflammation of the joints
Fracture of the metatarsal bone
Interdigital neuroma
Tarsal tunnel syndrome

Treatment & Prevention

Some of the causes of metatarsalgia can be prevented by:

Maintaining a sensible weight in accordance to your height and build.
Taking the pressure off your feet whenever possible, especailly after standing or walking for long periods of time
Wearing sensible shoes that give plenty of room and support
Taking painkillers such as paracetamol
The use of metatarsal supports, gel pads, adhesive paddings and insoles

Modular Orthotics Metatarsal Pad
This is effective in treating metatarsalgia, intractable plantar keratoma, tylomas bursitis, capsulitis, periostitis of metatarsal and associated joints.

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ChiroCare Met Band
This is an elasticated band with an internal plantar metatarsal shaped gel pad. It gives protection and cushioning for the full plantar metatarsal area.

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ChiroCare Therapeutic Insoles
These are excellent for diabetic and arthritic feet, and are ideal for reducing pain in the metatarsal area. The are soft and comfortable with a built in heel lift, and are covered with a soft antibacterial micro fibre to help combat foot odour and leave feet feeling refreshed.

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