Body guide
Pain in the heel, arch, forefoot, or toes. Review possible symptom patterns, complete a focused safety screen, and explore gentle movement guides without assuming that stretching is right for every cause of pain.
Start the guided checkStart only after reviewing the safety guidance. Keep the sensation mild, move with control, and stop if pain becomes sharp, spreading, electrical, or stronger.
Symptoms commonly associated with these patterns can overlap. A physical examination may be needed to tell them apart.
Possible pattern
The sole near the heel can become sensitive to load, often after rest or a walking increase.
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Possible pattern
The ball of the foot can become sore when pressure or activity increases.
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Possible pattern
Small foot muscles and tendons can react to a rapid change in walking, running, or footwear.
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Do not use exercise to delay care for severe or rapidly worsening pain, major trauma, fever or feeling seriously unwell, unexplained swelling, new weakness or numbness, breathing difficulty, or loss of normal function.
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