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Nov 14 2019

Common Foot Problems In Different Areas Of The Foot

toe areas pain

Your feet are filled with numerous bones, ligaments and tendons, so it’s not uncommon for them to suffer an injury as a result of acute injury or repetitive stress. To help pinpoint what condition you might be dealing with based on the location of your pain, we put together this blog that groups possible conditions […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Foot Injury, Injury prevention, Treatment · Tagged: ball of foot pain, Foot Injury, heel pain, toe injury

Oct 09 2019

Treating Pain In The Ball Of Your Foot

ball of foot

A lot of the stress is channeled through your foot with each step you take, and much of this pressure ends up being displaced in the area between the arch of your foot and your toes. This area is where the metatarsal bones in your feet are positioned, and trauma, stress or irritation in this […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Foot Injury, Injury prevention, Treatment · Tagged: ball of foot, ball of foot pain, metatarsalgia, metatarsalgia symptoms, metatarsalgia treatment

Mar 29 2019

The Ball Of My Foot Is Swollen – What To Do

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The ball of your foot takes the majority of force when you walk, run, jump and dance, and although it has a little extra padding compared to your arch or your toes, it is still susceptible to injury. Some people notice that this area is swollen and sore, especially after activities like running or other […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Foot Injury, Injury prevention, Ligament Damage · Tagged: ball of foot, ball of foot pain, metatarsalgia, metatarsalgia treatment

Jun 20 2017

Common Causes of Pain In The Ball Of Your Foot

weight foot pain

We’ve talked a lot about what problems could be developing if you’re experiencing pain in your heel, but we haven’t done an in-depth look at conditions that are characterized by pain in the ball of your foot. So that’s the focus of today’s blog. Below, we take a look at some conditions you may be […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Education, Exercise, Foot Injury, Treatment · Tagged: ball of foot pain, metatarsalgia, morton's neuroma, pain in the ball of my foot, Sesamoiditis

May 27 2016

Foot Pain – What Pain In Your Arch, Ball, Heel or Toes Could Mean

Arch Toe Ball Pain Foot

Your foot is comprised of a number of bones, nerves and tendons, so it’s no surprise that there are a wide variety of foot injuries. A lot of times it can be difficult to pinpoint exactly what’s going on with your foot, but the location of the injury, be it in your heel, arch, ball […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Education, Foot Injury, Treatment · Tagged: arch pain, ball of foot pain, heel pain, pain in your feet, toe pain

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The information contained on this site is intended to provide only general education about foot & ankle surgery and conditions. It should NOT be regarded as diagnostic, treatment or any other type of specific medical advice to anyone. On this site, Dr. Silverman periodically provides assessments and commentary on specific procedures that individuals have undergone. These assessments do not indicate that Dr. Silverman has performed these specific surgeries. Individuals should always consult a licensed and qualified health care provider for evaluation, diagnosis and treatment recommendations regarding their specific medical problems.

Pima Center Clinic

8405 North Pima Center Parkway
Suite 101
Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Arcadia Clinic

3033 North 44th Street
Suite 100
Phoenix, AZ 85018

High Street Clinic

5355 East High Street
Suite 113
Phoenix, AZ 85054

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Dr. Silverman provides orthopedic ankle and foot care throughout Arizona, including the cities of: Phoenix, Scottsdale, Pima Center, Arcadia, High Street, Paradise Valley, Fountain Hills, Gilbert, and more!

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