Pain In Balls Of Both Feet

Rodge2 | 15:58 Sat 10th Dec 2011 | Health & Fitness

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The Podiatrist says its caused by shortened tendons from my big toe - you can actually see that the tendon is raised on top of the foot. She advised taking longer strides and spending some time each day exercising toes by curling them under, to attempt to lengthen the tendon. I have also started taking tonic water. Are there any other suggestions anyone can make which may help? Thanks.

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boxtops

I am not sure about the value of the tonic water - it contains quinine so is good for cramps, but you need to extend the tendons. Is there a connection, did the podiatrist suggest that?

Rodge2

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Yes boxtops, she said because the toes were being pulled upwards, there is more pressure being put on the head of the metatarsal bones (the ball of the foot) when walking/standing. Sometimes I have cramp too, so I suppose that was why she suggested the tonic water.

Eve

Maybe some specialist massage therapy/treatment? Often available via osteopaths - might be worth ringing round local places to see if they think they could help.

Rodge2

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Thanks Jenna - will try that.