Metatarsalgia

Metatarsalgia is pain located in the forefoot, at the level of the heads of the metatarsals (bones located just before the toes).

The main causes include:

• mechanical overload (excessive pressure on the forefoot due to unsuitable footwear or poor weight distribution)
• foot deformities (hollow foot, flat foot, hallux valgus, claws)
• repetitive activities (high impact sports or activities on hard surfaces)
• le surpoids
• les troubles arthrosiques