Foot Pain Blog
Written By: Chloe Wilson BSc(Hons) Physiotherapy
Reviewed By: FPE Medical Review Board
The Foot Pain Blog is my mini-journal about ankle, toe and foot pain. It lets you know about:
1) New web pages on foot-pain-explored.com
2) New videos added to foot-pain-explored.com
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4) Recommended products on sale
5) New articles of interest relating to foot pain
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Jan 09, 2026
Sesamoiditis Foot Pain: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Sesamoiditis foot is an overuse tendonitis injury that commonly affects runners and dancers. Find out about causes, diagnosis & treatment of sesamoiditis foot pain.
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Jan 09, 2026
Big Toe Pain: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment for Big Toe Joint Pain
Learn about big toe pain causes and symptoms, including arthritis, bunions, gout, and sesamoiditis. Find effective treatments for pain in the big toe joint.
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Jan 08, 2026
Lump On Toe: Causes & Treatment For Toe Lumps & Bumps
A lump on toe can be hard or soft, painful or painless. Learn the common causes, symptoms, treatment options, and when to see a doctor for toe lumps..
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Jan 07, 2026
Pain On Outside Of Foot: Causes & Treatment Of Lateral Foot Pain
Learn the most common causes of pain on outside of foot, symptoms, and effective treatments to relieve lateral foot pain and prevent recurrence.
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Dec 02, 2025
Sudden Foot Pain Without Injury: Causes, Symptoms & Relief
Learn the causes of sudden foot pain without injury, including nerve pain, plantar fasciitis, gout & stress fractures. Symptoms, diagnosis & fast relief tips.
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Nov 27, 2025
Heel Pad Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Best Treatments
Learn what heel pad syndrome is, what causes heel fat pad pain, and the best treatments, exercises & taping techniques to relieve symptoms & speed up recovery.
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Nov 17, 2025
Foot Bones: Anatomy, Function & Common Problems
Discover all 33 foot bones, their functions, anatomy and common problems. A clear guide to the hindfoot, midfoot and forefoot with easy explanations.
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Nov 14, 2025
Trench Foot Symptoms & Treatment | Immersion Foot Guide
Learn the signs of Trench Foot and how to treat it. Clear guidance on symptoms, stages, recovery and prevention of immersion foot from cold, wet conditions.
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Nov 07, 2025
Exercises For Heel Pain: Stretches & Strengthening at Home
Fast, effective exercises for heel pain. Stretch and strengthen your feet, calves, and plantar fascia to reduce heel pain and improve mobility quickly.
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Apr 24, 2025
Lump On Top Of Foot: Hard vs Soft Lumps, Causes & Treatment
A lump on top of the foot may be hard or soft, painful or painless. Learn the common causes, when to worry, and the best treatments.
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Jan 23, 2025
Pain on Top of Foot: Symptoms, Causes & Effective Treatment Options
Discover the common causes of pain on top of foot, how to identify symptoms, and effective treatments to relieve top of foot pain
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Jan 22, 2025
Tinea Pedis: Athlete's Foot. Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Tinea pedis, aka Athlete's Foot, is a common fungal infection causing an itchy, scaly rash on toes. Find out about symptoms & treatment for ringworm on foot.
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Jan 22, 2025
Why Are My Feet Red? Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Are your feet red? There are lots of things that can cause foot redness from allergic reactions to vascular problems. Find out about common causes of red feet.
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Jan 09, 2025
Foot Pain Symptoms & How To Treat Them - Foot Pain Explored
Foot pain symptoms can mean many different things. Here we look at what causes different foot symptoms and how to treat them so you can beat foot & ankle pain.
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Jan 08, 2025
Itchy Feet: Causes & Treatment
Itchy feet are a common problem caused by a whole range of things. Learn about common causes of foot itching aka pruritus, and how to treat & prevent itchy feet
Dec 09, 2024
Fifth Metatarsal Fracture: Types, Symptoms & Treatment
A fifth metatarsal fracture causes outer foot pain. Here we look at different types of fracture, symptoms, causes and treatment of a broken fifth metatarsal
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Dec 03, 2024
Dancers Fracture Foot: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
A dancers fracture is a break in the fifth metatarsal causing outer foot pain. Find out about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis & treatment of dancer's fractures
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Nov 28, 2024
Pseudo Jones Fracture Symptoms & Treatment
A Pseudo Jones fracture, aka avulsion fracture foot, is where a small piece of bone is pulled off the 5th metatarsal base. Find out about the causes & treatment
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Nov 26, 2024
Jones Fracture Symptoms & Treatment
A Jones fracture is a break in the 5th metatarsal causing outer foot pain. Find out about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of Jones Fractures.
Nov 21, 2024
Bump Or Lump On Foot: Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment
A bump or lump on foot is a common problem that can often be treated at home. Find out about common foot bumps and lumps, what causes them and how to treat them
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"Thanks for having these exercises available! I performed a few and they have helped tremendously with my foot pain." Jennifer, UK
"I have suffered these symptoms for over a year, seen two doctors and a physio. None of them diagnosed this." Lezlee, UK
"Very interesting! All good information. Tried a few stretches, already feels good." Cindy, US
"3 days ago I thought I was going to need foot surgery. I NEVER thought that stretching my calf would relieve the excruciating pain at the top of my foot. Thank you!!" Rich, US
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