What causes the sudden pain in the arch of your foot? do i need new shoes?

Support: The muscles of your foot may be overworking by not having enough support. You may want to try a pair of orthotics before throwing out your shoes.

May help: A variety of problems can cause pain in and around the arch. A good place to start is good shoes and extra arch support. Avoid thin soled flimsy shoes for something with a thicker, stiffer sole. Avoid excessive barefoot. If this does not help, see your podiatrist. Dr l.

Many possibilities: Your pain could due to trauma (fracture, sprain, arthritis, inflammation), infection, metabolic conditions (gout), poor circulation, musculoskeletal or biomechanical abnormality and different neurologic conditions (neuropathy). A thorough history and physical exam and possibly some laboratory and radiology exams are needed to determine the exact cause. The treatment varies depending on the cause.