Medically reviewed by Sarah Richards, DPM Key Takeaways Pain in the ball of your foot is often caused by excessive exercise, ...

Pain in the ball of your foot is inconvenient and aggravating. Sharp pains and aches between your foot’s arch and your toes can literally stop you in your tracks — or even prevent you from putting ...

Pain in the ball of the foot can have several possible causes, from a trapped nerve to broken bones. People can treat some causes at home, but others require medical treatment. Some people refer to ...