FNQ Podiatry & Orthotics Fore-foot (Ball of Foot) Pain Treatment Cairns

Bunions, otherwise known as Hallux Abducto-Valgus, is a progressive disorder that is characterized by a lump on the inside of your big toe. Treatment is best actioned early, to prevent progression of the condition.

Stress fractures are a common injury that affect the foot and lower limb, with some areas being more susceptible than others. If you’re in pain, we can help. Call us today to book an appointment.

A Morton’s Neuroma is a thickened nerve that presents between the long bones (metatarsals) of your forefoot. Due to its increased thickness, the nerve commonly becomes impinged as it passes between the metatarsal heads. We can help.

Ball of foot pain can be caused by a condition known as Intermetatarsal bursitis. This is often present in conjunction with other common fore-foot pathologies, such as Morton’s neuroma and plantar-plate tears.

If you have pain under the big toe which is gradually increasing and is generally accompanied by inflammation, characterised by redness, swelling and warmth. You might have Sesamoiditis. We can help.

A tear through the Plantar Plate can occur in two instances; acute trauma or due to degenerative changes over time. Regardless of the cause, we can help with effective Plantar Plate tear treatment.