Patient Education: Diseases Conditions Treatments & Procedures

Metatarsalgia

Treatment

If you suspect that you have metatarsalgia, a diagnosis should be made by a doctor.

There are many options that exist when it comes to treating metatarsalgia, such as:

• Wearing wider, flat or lower heeled shoes (less than 1”).
• Wearing shoes that are wide enough in the forefoot with a toe box shape that matches your foot.
• Custom-made foot orthotics may help reduce the pressure on the forefoot by helping to maintain a normal alignment of the bones and joints in the foot.