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Pain in the ball of the foot every time i play soccer and also when i walk sometimes but it gets worse when i play soccer which i play with cleats?

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Dr. Thomas Inwood answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Foot pain: This can be something called metatarsalgia. In reality it has a biomechanical cause . There may be contracted digits or bunion formation or a limb length discrepancy , or loss of fat pad, to name a few causes. See your podiatrist for assistance.

Answered 1/9/2014

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Modify cleats: It does sound like metatarsalgia, this could happen in people with a very high arch or a very flat foot. Depending on the cleats, you can file the offending cleat(s) down 1/4in, or unscrew one or two. But it sound like you need custom foot orthotics. In the meantime an otc spenco(r) insole might help.

Answered 9/28/2016

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