If it feels like you're walking on a pebble, or you experience a burning or tingling sensation under the front of your foot, you may be dealing with ball of foot pain, a condition that makes every step uncomfortable.
At DD Podiatry, we understand how this type of foot pain can limit your mobility, affect your daily life, and make even simple activities a challenge. Our goal is to identify the root cause and provide a targeted, effective treatment that helps you walk with ease again.
What Is Ball of Foot Pain?
Ball of foot pain, also known as metatarsalgia, affects the area just behind your toes. This pain can often feel like:
Burning, tingling, or numbness in the forefoot
Sharp or shooting pain with each step
Pressure, as if something is stuck in your shoe
Pain that worsens with activity or certain footwear
This pain can start gradually or come on suddenly, and without treatment, it often gets worse over time.
What Causes It?
There’s no one right answer, which is why we start with a thorough evaluation. Common causes include:
Improper footwear, especially high heels or unsupportive shoes
Overuse from standing, running, or high-impact sports
Foot structure, such as high arches, bunions, or hammertoes
Nerve conditions, like Morton’s neuroma
Fat pad thinning, which occurs naturally with age, and leaves less cushioning in the forefoot
How We Help You Feel Better
Our treatments are designed to reduce pain, restore comfort, and prevent the issue from returning. Depending on the cause, your care plan may include:
Custom orthotics to relieve pressure and support proper alignment
Shoe modifications or padding to improve comfort and distribute weight evenly
In-office therapies that can help reduce inflammation and promote healing
Targeted injections like Liposana that help alleviate pain from irritated nerves or inflamed tissue
Minimally invasive procedures, which are reserved as a last resort for more complex or recurring cases
Liposana: A Revolutionary Option for Long-Term Relief
One of the most exciting new options we offer is Liposana, a regenerative therapy designed to address fat pad atrophy, a common and often overlooked cause of ball of foot pain.
Liposana uses your body’s own fat, carefully extracted and processed, to restore lost cushioning in the ball of your foot.
This natural fat is strategically injected into areas where the protective padding has thinned, helping to absorb pressure, reduce pain, and improve foot function.
The procedure is minimally invasive and performed in-office under local anesthesia.
Why patients love Liposana:
It targets the root cause not just the symptoms
It’s a natural solution using your own tissue
Many patients feel more comfortable walking within days
It offers lasting relief without the need for daily devices or long-term medications
If your foot pain is due to fat pad loss, Liposana may be the best next step.
"Great experience. The doctor did what TWO other doctors could not do. Foot pain and swelling for three months and after just ONE visit he was able to diagnose / treat condition and cure it."
- Jason
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Imagine Getting Rid of Your Pain
Ball of foot pain is debilitating. Our Liposana injection can help you get back to life quickly and safely. If you would like to explore and learn more about Liposana, book an appointment with our podiatrist today.
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