Pain in the balls of the feet is medically known as metatarsalgia. It can result from activities, footwear, injury, or ...

Medically reviewed by Adam H. Kaplan, DPM There are many causes of foot pain, but if you are experiencing a sharp, stabbing ...

You can get pain relief for plantar fasciitis through exercises that stabilize this area of your foot as well as your hip and thigh, making your muscles more capable of supporting the arch of your ...

These three conditions are often to blame for a whole lot of foot pain. About two million people have plantar fasciitis, which makes the bottom of your heel hurt. It happens when the band of ...

He said: "The added pressure on the feet when wearing high heels can make the foot more prone to conditions such as bunions and hammertoe, as well as causing inflammation and pain in the area ...

Bottom-of-the-foot pain can result from injuries, including sprains and fractures, or other health conditions like flat feet and arthritis. The location of the pain can help identify the cause.

"I've lived my whole adult life in pain," Sierra Diller, 28, tells PEOPLE. "Now it's time to cut my foot off and take my life back." Jordan Greene is Society and Culture writer-reporter at PEOPLE.