Foot Care: Protect the Hub of Your Foot with Gel Forefoot Pads

Feet are a delicate balance of bone, muscle and nerves. All of these components must be aligned properly and be free of stress for feet to be comfortable and free of pain. Injury to any one of the components can cause an imbalance that can affect the whole lower body as well as the foot.

Pain in the ball of the foot is very common. There are numerous things that can cause ball of the foot pain. Here are just a couple of the most common causes:

• Sports and Repetitive Stress Injury - The ball of the foot is where the metatarsals, main supporting bones of the foot, converge. Stress injuries like those that occur from high impact activities can cause the metatarsals to become inflamed and painful. This condition is called metatarsalgia. When this occurs, the natural reaction is to favor that portion of the foot. This further throws the foot out of balance and may result in more injuries.
• Neuroma - A neuroma is a mass of nerve tissue. This nerve tissue can form between the metatarsals and cause intense pain in the ball of the foot. It can also cause the ball of the foot to feel misshapen or like there is a tumor underneath the skin.

Whenever your body is out of balance due to a sore foot, there are consequences. Ankle, knee, back and hip pain are very common. Fortunately, there is something that can help alleviate ball of the foot pain. Gel forefoot pads are shoe inserts that cushion and support the ball of the foot. The use of gel forefoot pads also help keep feet aligned properly as they form and adjust to compensate for any abnormality.

If you have foot pain, you should address it immediately. Sometimes, wearing gel forefoot pads is all that is needed to keep your feet healthy and happy.

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