I have a pain in the arch of my foot; what could it be?

Question

I get this pain in the arch of my foot, does anyone know what it is? The pain isn't constant, it just comes out of no where whether I am walking, standing, or sitting. When the pain does occur it happens in quick bursts, it will hurt for a couple seconds then there will be no pain for a couple seconds (the times vary, but the intervals or no more than 10 seconds). These quick intervals of pain only last up to 10 minutes at a time, and it happens 1 - 3 times a day. If you know what it is or anything I can do to reduce the pain then post your answer. Thanks.

Answer 1

could be plantar facitist (sp?). Where the ligament in the arch of your foot is too tight...the pain is like someone stabbing a knife into the middle of your foot...sound familiar?

There are stretches you can look up online and brace type supports you can wear to stretch the ligament so you won't get the pain.

hope that helps.

Answer 2

I think half fast above is on the right track here.
Your calf muscles wrap around your heel and some attach where our arches are. If you have chronic tightness in your calf muscles it puts a lot of strain on this attachment point. You get mild inflammation and in time you can develop bone spurs or calcium deposits.
This can cause more inflammation and involve the nerve resulting in the pains you describe.
The best way to get rid of the problem is to start stretching your legs and especially your calf muscles. It will take awhile to completely eradicate the problem but you should have results within a couple of weeks.
If you can find a massage therapist trained in Repetitive Use Injury Therapy they can do wonders for you in a short period of time.

I have found soaking in an Epsom salt bath takes away a lot of the pain and reduces inflammation.

Good Luck

ZebraFoxFire

Answer 3

It could be a foot cramp, or just that you dont stretch out your feet enough, or that you pulled a muscle in the arch. I get foot cramps a lot so those are normal but if they last a long time then I would go see a doctor.
Hope it helps!!
~*Blondie*~

Answer 4

that happens to me to cuz i have high arches...it feel like someone is pulling a muscle in it really tight for like 10-15 seconds and its like really sharp pain and then its okay and it comes and goes

i never have done anything about it but the answer about arch support sounds about right lol

Answer 5

You might have high arches. It would feel like you pulled a muscle when it hurts. Try shoes with arch supports or buy supports to put in your shoes.

Answer 6

The first thing you need to do is see a podiatrist to find out what is causing the pain so you can take care of the problem.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

Could be a condition called plantar fasciitis. There are a variety of exercises you can do to stretch the tendons and ligaments.

Answer 9

Let's think minor- take and eat some friut with potassium in it. Muscles will ache more if your body is lacking it.

Answer 10

fallen arches??