2nd metatarsal pain

Injury/Nutrition Other

14 years ago 09/08/2009 10:07am EDT

I have pain on top of my second metatarsal, almost exactly in the middle of the length of the bone. Came on slowly, some days nothing, some days painful. Now a bit more constant. In addition to the pain, it sort of feel some scar tissue or something fleshy on top of the bone where it hurts.

Stopped running and started icing. Seems to have improved a smidge over a day.

1. Stress fracture/reaction? Something else?

2. Besides icing and rest, any other early intervention recommended? Any guess on recovery time?

14 years ago 09/08/2009 10:16am EDT

re: early intervention

I had a similar pain a year and half ago and found out after much frustration that it was caused by a bunion. I suggest you do some research to rule this out. After recovering I started wearing one of those spacers between my big toe and the 2nd and have had no more troubles. Good luck.

14 years ago 09/08/2009 10:17am EDT

re: early intervention

Get better shoes. Meanwhile, loosen the laces on the top of your shoes. Remove any tags from the inside of the tongue.

Soak your feet in cold water with ice cubes.

14 years ago 09/08/2009 10:33am EDT

re: cold water and ice cubes

cold water and ice cubes wrote:
Get better shoes. Meanwhile, loosen the laces on the top of your shoes. Remove any tags from the inside of the tongue.

Spot on. Shoes are definitely the cause. I have very skinny feet, especially my heel. I have to lace up pretty tightly to keep my heel from popping out, even with a soft orthotic in my shoe. I have tried every brand of shoe and the Adrenaline is the only regular trainer that will fit my foot. I will keep trying other brands, but have literally spent two hours at the running store trying on everything.

14 years ago 09/08/2009 1:48pm EDT

re: early intervention

Do not put any weight on it until you can push on the bone without feeling any pain. Otherwise, it will keep coming back and you will eventually end up in a boot. Make sure your hips/adductors are strong and balanced.

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