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Why does the top of my foot hurt i don t have to move it just relaxing and pain shoots through the top of my foot?

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Dr. Glenn Aufseeser answered

Nerve pain: Shooting pain without bearing weight sounds like nerve involvement. Possibly nerve entrapment.

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Answered 4/1/2019

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Dr. Robert Rosenstein answered

Arch problem: The pain can be caused by a biomechanical fault. You need x-rays to address your problem. Your foot is pronating and this could cause pain from over compensation.

Dr Kass and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 6/19/2015

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A member asked:

Why does the top of my foot hurt i don t have to move it just relaxing and pain shoots through the top of my foot?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Glenn Aufseeser answered

Dr Kass and another doctor agreed

Dr. Robert Rosenstein answered

Dr Kass and 2 doctors agreed

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