Top of foot pain is a general phrase which is used to describe any discomfort in the top surface of the foot and it is not really a exact diagnosis.Generally top of foot pain may be a shooting pain which can be found on the top surface of the foot near the second toe. Occasionally the discomfort may be seen across the 3rd and 4th metatarsal. There's two ways in which you may get top of foot pain. Top of foot pain can be the consequence of a stress fracture or tendonitis of a metatarsal tendon. When a high impact activity like running is carried out with injuries like plantar fasciitis, shin pain and other injuries, this combination can result in top of the foot pain. Periodically top of the foot pain is very painful that standing for short moments might be very painful. The reason behind this severe agony is a issue known as over pronation. You'll be able to handle the discomfort by wearing insoles. There are more factors that can lead to top of foot pain. Ganglions which are sacs of jelly-like fluid develop following a split in a joint capsules. The ganglions form on top of the foot and are also reasons for top of foot pain.
The other causes are Morton’s Neuroma which is a condition commonly seen by Podiatrists. This is an inflammation of a nerve which is between your 3rd and 4th metatarsal bones. In this case the bones get cramped together and pinch the nerve that is between them. The pain from this can sometimes bring about top of foot pain. Also hammer toes may cause top of foot pain. In this problem one of the toes is bent upwards. This bent appearance causes the toes to appear misshapen. Because of the toe becoming bent upwards it is difficult to use shoes and often it’s uncomfortable to walk. That is why claw toes can give rise to top of foot pain.
There are lots of other foot injuries which could produce top of foot pain. The easiest way to help treat this condition is to use foot orthotics which give some support and relief to your feet. The insoles manage the cause of the foot pain which then causes top of foot pain. The insoles stop the pain from happening again. Another method that you can help reduce the impact of top of foot pain is by wearing foot wraps. These have been manufactured to give pain relief to the top of foot discomfort. This foot wrap will help you move about without experiencing lots of pain. By wearing a foot wrap you're not limited to one place, and your pain is reduced. In the event that you are not getting anywhere with this condition, then it might be worth it to go to a podiatrist.
