If you’re struggling with pain in the arches of your feet, you’re not alone. The American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society estimates that 25% of adults experience foot pain at least once a year. Foot arch pain is one of the most common foot disorders, so it’s essential to know how to recognize the symptoms and which treatment options are best for you.
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Causes
Arch pain is common among people who run, play sports, or spend a lot of time on their feet. If you’re one of those, you may find yourself with arch pain from time to time. Running, jumping, and playing sports can cause arch pain if you’re not taking precautions before and after exercising. Standing for extended periods can cause Arch pain and activities that require you to twist or turn your feet unnaturally.
Plantar Fasciitis and Fallen Arches
Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the plantar fascia, a thick band of fibrous tissue on the bottom of your foot. The pain usually starts as a dull ache in your heel that worsens when you stand up after sitting or lying down. Fallen arches (flat feet) are another common source of pain. Your foot flattens out when you walk or stand on it; walking can be painful because there isn’t enough support.
- Stress fractures
- Tendinitis
- Bone spurs (small bumps on bones)
- Arthritis
Tendinitis, Stress Fractures, & More
Tendinitis and stress fractures are foot problems that can cause arch pain, especially if you’re overdoing it. They occur when your tendons—the tough fibers that connect muscles to the bone—are injured or inflamed by overuse. Stress fractures also occur in other bones in the foot, including the tarsal bones that run along the sides of your feet (they’re called metatarsals).
Tendinitis is usually caused by repeated stress on a tendon or muscle. For example: repetitively pounding on an exercise machine or running long distances without giving yourself time to rest can cause inflammation around tendons where they attach to bones (source). Stress fractures may result from too much pressure on certain bones during jumping or running downhill (source).
These kinds of foot problems are often the source of arch pain.
