Pain and tingling in the foot are common in athletes and active people. While plantar fasciitis and stress fractures are well-known causes, another important condition is tarsal tunnel syndrome. This condition results from tibial nerve entrapment as it passes through a narrow space on the inside of the ankle, known as the tarsal tunnel. [...]
While heel pain and posterior tarsal tunnel syndrome are well recognised, anterior tarsal tunnel syndrome is a less common but important cause of chronic foot pain in athletes. This condition results from deep peroneal nerve entrapment as it passes under a tight structure on the top of the foot, leading to pain, burning, and [...]
You're not alone if you're experiencing pain on the outer side of your foot near the cuboid bone. The cuboid bone plays a crucial role in foot stability and movement, and when something goes wrong, it can lead to pain and difficulty in walking and playing sports. Various pathologies can cause pain near the [...]
The spring ligament, also known as the plantar calcaneonavicular ligament, is a key structure supporting the foot's medial arch. It connects the heel bone (calcaneus) to the navicular and works alongside the posterior tibial tendon to maintain the arch. A spring ligament sprain or tear can cause significant pain, loss of function, and, in [...]
Kager's fat pad, also known as the pre-Achilles fat pad, is an important structure at the back of the ankle. Sometimes it's a direct source of pain, particularly in athletes and active people. More often, oedema within the fat pad is a sign of another problem, such as Achilles tendonitis. This article looks at [...]
Finding a bump on the side of your foot can be alarming, especially if it causes discomfort or interferes with daily activities. Most lumps are benign, but some are more concerning. This guide covers the causes of a lump on the side of the foot — the inner or outer edge — and how [...]
Understanding Inner Ankle Pain: Causes and Diagnosis Inner ankle pain, also known as medial ankle pain, is common among active individuals and athletes. The inner ankle is a complex region comprising bones, tendons, ligaments, and nerves, making it susceptible to various injuries and conditions. This article outlines the possible causes of inside ankle pain [...]
Ankle sprains are common injuries, often occurring during sports or everyday activities. They're usually associated with ligament damage — but nerve injuries can also occur, leading to burning pain after an ankle sprain if left untreated. Understanding the symptoms of nerve damage after an ankle sprain, the nerves most commonly affected, and the treatment [...]
Stress fractures of the ankle occur in active people — athletes, military recruits, and sportspeople. They're more common in the metatarsal, navicular, and calcaneus bones. A stress fracture in the talus is a less common cause of ankle pain and swelling. So how do talar stress fractures present, and what do we do about [...]
The soleus muscle is a large, powerful, deep muscle in the calf, vital for everyday activities such as walking and running. Some people have an extra soleus muscle in the lower calf, called an accessory soleus muscle. Sometimes this accessory muscle causes problems, including unexplained pain in the calf and ankle. So what is [...]
