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  • Understanding Your Midfoot
  • Who’s at Risk?
  • When Pain Strikes

Is Midfoot Pain Holding You Back? Discover Its Surprising Causes!

Is Midfoot Pain Holding You Back? Discover Its Surprising Causes!

What's This About?

Midfoot pain can be a real hurdle in daily life, sneaking in as a silent saboteur. Discover the common culprits behind this discomfort and how they might be affecting you.
Contents
  • Understanding Your Midfoot
  • Who’s at Risk?
  • When Pain Strikes

Understanding Your Midfoot

The midfoot plays a crucial role in adapting to uneven surfaces while walking or running. It consists of bones that allow rotation and provide stability, thanks to the Chopart joint. This unique structure also assists in foot propulsion during everyday activities.

Who’s at Risk?

Midfoot pain is common in adults over 50, often due to osteoarthritis. Women's risk is higher, yet high heels aren't to blame. Factors like obesity, diabetes, and past injuries can increase your chances of experiencing this pain.
Midfoot pain is a common symptom affecting individuals, typically over the age of 50, often resulting from conditions like osteoarthritis. It can impact stability and motion during activities such as walking or running.

When Pain Strikes

Acute midfoot pain often follows trauma and can involve injuries to the fifth metatarsal or cuboid bones. Chronic pain might stem from conditions like arthritis or structural problems such as flat feet.

FAQs

What is midfoot pain?

Midfoot pain refers to discomfort in the middle part of your foot, often linked to bones and tendons.

Can shoes cause midfoot pain?

While shoes aren't a direct cause, poor support can worsen existing issues.

Why is midfoot pain more common in women?

The exact reason is unclear, but it isn't linked to wearing high heels.

Did you know flat feet can cause pain?

Yes, flat feet can increase stress on the midfoot, leading to pain.

Key Takeaways

Understanding the causes of midfoot pain can help you take steps to prevent it.
Next steps: Talk with Doctronic to explore how you can manage midfoot pain effectively.
Additional References
  1. Thomas MJ, Peat G, Rathod T, et al. The epidemiology of symptomatic midfoot osteoarthritis in community-dwelling older adults: cross-sectional findings from the Clinical Assessment Study of the Foot. Arthritis Res Ther 2015; 17:178.
  2. Rühli FJ, Solomon LB, Henneberg M. High prevalence of tarsal coalitions and tarsal joint variants in a recent cadaver sample and its possible significance. Clin Anat 2003; 16:411.
This article has been reviewed for accuracy by one of the licensed medical doctors working for Doctronic.