my foot is so painful and has been getting worse over a period of months , it is really bad when I get up after relaxing as I cant walk on it for a few seconds. the pain is at the sides and across the top of my foot, I can move my toes ok and the ball of my foot is fine please could anyone give me any insight as to what could be the cause of this thank you.


UPDATE 16/05/05

Thank you for the reply .
I just wanted to let you know the problem I have been having with my foot is a result of a stress fracture. It is still very painfull and I am resting it as advised. Hopefully it will soon repair and I can get about as normal.
shazza

Dear Shazza,
The pain that you are describing may be secondary to heel/plantar fasciitis pain. Sometimes over time due to pain in the arch one may start to compensate and have referred pain to other areas of the foot.

Good-luck and thank-you for contacting foot.com,
SBarlizo, DPM
foot.com expert