Foot pain chart - Why does my foot hurt? (2023)

Written by:Cloe WilsonBSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
Reviewed by:FPE Medical Review Board

A foot pain chart is a great tool to help identify what is causing your ankle and foot pain. There are a variety of structures, for example bones, muscles, tendons and nerves, each causing slightly different foot pain symptoms.

The foot pain identification charts here will help you identify the possible causes of your foot problem and then help you learn everything you need to know about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and best treatment options. treatment.

The first foot pain chart covers this.forefoot and top of foot, the second foot pain identifier looks likeunder and on the back of the foot.

forefoot pain identifier

This foot pain chart shows common problems that cause forefoot pain.

A. Sinus-tarsi-Syndrom

Inflammation and instability that causes pain within the joint that worsens with activity, especially an ankle sprain, and improves with rest. Sinus tarsi syndrome is a common cause of persistent foot pain after an ankle sprain.More information>

B. Tendinite do extensor

Extensor tendonitis is caused by inflammation and irritation of the tendons in the top of the foot and is the most common cause of pain in the top of the foot. Pain when resisting finger extension (lifting fingers) indicates tendonitis.More information>

C. Flame

In claw, mallet, and hammer toes, muscle tension and weakness cause the outer four toes to bend abnormally into various positions.More information>

D. gota pe

Gout in the foot is a type of inflammatory arthritis that causes sudden severe pain, swelling and redness, usually in the big toe. Symptoms usually appear at night.More information>

E. Anterior tibial tendonitis

Inflammation of the tendon at the front of the ankle causes pain in the top of the foot, usually when walking up stairs or inclines.More information>

F. Sprained ankle

Excessive strain of one of the ankle ligaments, leading to its tear. It leads to ankle pain and instability. 85% of ankle injuries are ligament sprains.More information>

G. Tendinite tibial posterior

Inflammation and/or rupture of the tendon that supports the arch of the foot. Posterior tendinitis makes it difficult to stand on your toes and causes pain and swelling on the inside of your ankle.More information>

H. Stress fractures

Small fractures in the bones of the feet, usually the metatarsals, due to repetitive strain. Often associated with sudden increases in activity levels.More information>

I. the ball

The big toe curls inward, causing the outer part of the toe to stick out further and further. More common in women who wear high heels and pointed shoes.More information>

J Hammer toe and hammer toe

Deformities in the various joints of the toes that cause the toes to bend abnormally, usually affecting the second toe.More information>

Sole pain diagram

This foot pain chart discusses common causes of underfoot and heel pain.

A. Heel Spur

A bone spur is referred to here as an inferior heel spur and is usually associated with tight plantar fascia. It causes a sharp pain under the foot that gets worse with initial movement and then becomes a dull ache.More information>

B. Plantar fasciitis

Tension and repetitive strain can lead to inflammation and tears in the plantar fascia. Foot pain comes from the heel and radiates under the foot. Worse when starting to walk, stand on tiptoe and climb stairs.More information>

C. Tarsaltunnelsyndrome

In tarsal tunnel syndrome, a nerve becomes compressed under the inside of the ankle, causing sharp or burning pain in the heel and arch of the foot, tingling, and numbness.More information>

D. foot drop

Accumulation of uric acid crystals in the joint of the big toe causes severe pain, swelling and redness. Gout symptoms usually appear suddenly at night and last for a few weeks.More information>

D. Rasenzehe

Turf toe is a sprain of the big toe caused by bending the toe too far back. It causes pain and swelling in the big toe. Common injuries among athletes playing on artificial turf.More information>

E. Achilles tendinitis

Repeated strain leads to rupture and degeneration of the Achilles tendon. Usually caused by tight calf muscles or sudden increases in activity. Often a hard knot in the hamstring, calf and ankle can become stiff and tight.More information>

F. Heel Spur

A bone spur on the back of the heel is called a Haglunds deformity. It causes heel pain, swelling and redness, and often a hard lump forms. Commonly associated with Achilles tendinitis and bursitis.More information>

F. Bursite of heel

Inflammation of the bursa behind the heel is called retrocalcaneal bursitis. Repeated pressure or friction on the back of the heel causes the bursa to swell, resulting in heel pain and tenderness, ankle swelling and stiffness. Often associated with Achilles tendonitis and Haglund's deformity.More information>

FO Trigonum

An os trigonum is a small extra bone at the back of the ankle, found in 5-10% of people. It causes tenderness and pain behind the ankle, especially when you point your toes or stand on your toes, and it sometimes swells. Typically symptomatic in dancers, runners and football players, or after an ankle injury.More information>

G. Coalition of Tarsus

In the tarsal coalition, a bone bridge forms between the heel bone and one of the tarsal bones. It causes pain and stiffness in the feet and ankles that is worse when standing, muscle spasms and flat feet. It usually affects children between 10 and 15 years old.More information>

H. Bales and Bales

This is where one of the fingers begins to turn inward, causing the base of the finger (like the ankle) to protrude. It usually affects the big toe, known as a bunion, but it can also affect the little toe, known as a bunion. More common in women who wear tight, pointed, high-heeled shoes.More information>

H. Chicken eyes and chicken eyes

Hard, thickened patches of skin caused by excessive foot friction or pressure. Calluses can get quite large and are usually white and painless, while calluses are smaller, circular, yellowish and quite painful.More information>

I. Fibromatose plantar

Plantar fibromatosis is a benign growth that forms a hard lump that you can feel in the arch of your foot. It may or may not cause arch pain and tension in the plantar fascia.More information>

Neuroma de J. Morton

Morton's neuroma often feels like you have a little pebble in your shoe. A benign growth develops on one of the nerves, forming a knot between two fingers known as a fibroma. It causes sharp, stabbing pains in the sole of the foot, as well as tingling and numbness.More information>

There are other things that can cause pain under foot that are not shown in this foot pain chart, such as: B. foot cramps and stress fractures, all of which you can find on thefoot arch painSection.

foot pain symptoms

If you're having trouble figuring out what's causing your pain due to a foot pain diagnosis, it might be helpful to think about the other symptoms associated with it:

• burning pain in foot
• muscle cramps
• foot pain when walking
• foot blisters
• skin rashes on feet
• foot numbness
• pain shot in big toe
• one problems

What else can help?

Understanding what is causing your foot pain is the first step towards treatment. Each foot pain chart here is a helpful visual tool for diagnosing what is wrong with your foot or ankle.

Once you've identified the cause of your problem using these foot pain charts, you can use the links above to learn more about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options.

there are otherscommon causes of foot and ankle painnot seen in foot pain charts here, therepé de valajfoot crampsHowever, they tend to cause more general symptoms throughout the foot, rather than pain in specific locations, as shown in these Foot Pain Diagnosis Charts.

Last page update: 11.10.22
Date of next review: 11/10/24

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