Ball of foot pain / metatarsalgia

by Janice

Ball of foot pain / metatarsalgia

The ball of my foot is so painful. I have tried many products on the market (think I own most all of them) and still no relief. I recently called a Chiropractor who said he could help me; that is, until I went in to see him. Within seconds he decided he was not the right person for the job.

I dance about 9 hours a week and have all different type of dance shoes/sneakers and still no relief.

Just don't know where to turn but do not want to give up my dancing. I did have a stress fracture in my ankle years ago and also have supports for plantar fascitis. Age is against me too (61 years old).

I plan to buy some RockTape suggested by a friend who uses it. She is going to show me how to wrap my foot with this. Do I go to a foot doctor (been there, done that a few times), a surgeon, another Chiropractor that might truly help me? Hope you have some advice on what I should do.

I also use a footsie roller and try to massage my feet.

I live in Waltham, MA if that helps you on where to direct me. Sure wish they had foot replacement surgery like they do with knees and hips. I dance for my health and it is killing me! Thanks for any advice you can share with me.

Janice

Hello Janice,
Look all medical services, there are chiropractors who specialise in feet, and those whose interests and skills lie elsewhere. I happen to have an interest in feet, but not all chiros... phone your chiropractic association, and ask if there is a chiro with a FICS qualification.

You probably have a condition called metatarsalgia that generally responds well to chiropractic, but that's a guess.

You've got to find someone local... phone all the chiros and ask if they treat feet. Don't get into more expensive orthotics. And don't give up dancing!

Dr B