The health of the foot is fundamental for the well-being of the entire body: this area, in fact, supports all body regions, promoting their proper functioning. The body is primarily supported by the feet, which determine the ground support and allow, if they are in a state of balance, to reduce the risk associated with numerous conditions.
When the foot suffers from an imbalance or a problem, there is discomfort that affects all other body areas. For example, those who suffer from metatarsalgia may experience discomfort and pain involving not only the feet but also the legs and back.
What is metatarsalgia and how to treat it? Let’s discover some more information about the anatomical insole useful in case of metatarsalgia.
Metatarsalgia: what it is and its causes
Metatarsalgia affects the forefoot, at the level of the metatarsal bones. This disorder causes an intense, localized, and inflammatory pain sensation. It is a condition much more common in women, due to their habit of wearing high heels. But it is a problem that can affect anyone, especially those who suffer from obesity, rheumatoid arthritis, overweight, or gout.
Those who practice sports such as walking and running, soccer, padel, and others can also suffer from this condition. The causes of this painful manifestation can be:
- intense training or physical activity;
- overweight and obesity;
- habit of wearing high-heeled or very uncomfortable shoes;
- Morton’s neuroma;
- stress fractures;
- inflamed Achilles tendon;
- acquired or congenital deformities;
- diabetes;
- rheumatoid arthritis or gout;
- Freiberg’s disease.
Metatarsalgia remedies: conservative treatment
Metatarsalgia and pain under the toes: how to counter it? Before proceeding with surgical treatment, useful only in the most severe and complex cases, it is possible to follow a conservative therapeutic path. This treatment includes:
- rest;
- application of ice packs on the foot, at least 4 or 5 times a day for 20 minutes;
- taking painkillers or anti-inflammatory drugs (under medical advice);
- choosing to wear appropriate shoes without heels;
- elevating the limb to reduce stress;
- using a orthopedic insole for metatarsalgia;
- using shock-absorbing insoles made of gel, rubber, or cork;
- treating conditions that contribute to worsening metatarsalgia.
Orthopedic insole for metatarsalgia: advantages
The insole for metatarsalgia is a valid and safe support, extremely effective during conservative treatment against metatarsalgia. This insole can be worn by those who suffer from intense pain, numbness, tingling and other uncomfortable symptoms. The advantages of the orthopedic insole for metatarsalgia are numerous:
- immediate pain relief;
- normalization of the abnormal plantar arch;
- improvement of foot posture;
- improvement of foot support;
- reduction of stress related to walking (or sports activity).
The anatomical gel insole is the first choice in case of pain onset, where it is not yet chronic or pathological. Often, simply using the insole prevents chronicity and provides relief to the inflamed area, contributing to the overall improvement of the problem.
Gelattto footwear has gel or memory insoles of the latest generation, capable of providing all the classic benefits of an insole, reducing stress on the foot. Consider the Sole Mio and Gelato, Woodstock models to use both indoors and outdoors, or Baci if you prefer a sporty shoe to wear daily.