Conditions and diseases
Forefoot pain
Symptoms and causes
Symptoms and causesPain in the forefoot is usually caused by overburdening of some sort, often as a consequence of the position of certain bones in the foot while standing and walking, a stress fracture or a micro-fracture.
Diagnosis and treatment
Diagnosis and treatmentTo ascertain the right diagnosis, femoral head necrosis as well as instability of the base joint of the big toe must be excluded. An X-ray may be useful too, as well as, in some cases, a bone scan.
You can improve your foot stability with the following exercises. This improved stability may help you cope with your symptoms.
Treatment centres and specialisations
Treatment centres and specialisations
Latest publication date: 29/08/2023
Supervising author: Dr. Desmyter Stefan