Question
QUESTION: When ever I go from standing on my toes to back flat on my feet sometimes not all the time I feel a pinch in the sole of my foot.  It feels like two bones are pinching muscle or something.  What is this and what can I do to solve it.
ANSWER: Hi Rob,

This could be an enlarged nerve known as a Morton's neuroma.  This condition will often cause a popping or pinching sensation and can cause a sharp pain.  

This sensation can also come from a problem with one of the small foot joints.

There are other conditions that may be similar so I would see a Podiatrist for evaluation and treatment.

See article below:
http://thetampapodiatrist.com/document_disorders.cfm?id=136

Hope that helps.

Sincerely,

Marc Katz, DPM
Tampa, FL
Advanced Podiatry
www.thetampapodiatrist.com
www.tampacryosurgery.com
www.fix-my-foot.com

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QUESTION: THank you for your answer.  I appreciate it, yet I have have some queries about this.  One, mainly being what is happens if I do not go see my local podiatrist.  What is the worst thing that can happen.  Can it eventually heal on its own?  These questions purtain to both the neuroma, and small foot joint problems

Answer
Hi Rob,

Yes, the sensation may go away on its own.  You would likely not be damaging anything in your foot if you don't see a Podiatrist.  If the problem worsens and starts to become more painful or a becomes a major nuisance then you could seek prefessional help.

So, give it some time and see what happens.  Try ice on the area and some stretches if the area is sore.

Sincerely,

Marc Katz, DPM
Tampa, FL
Advanced Podiatry
www.thetampapodiatrist.com
www.tampacryosurgery.com
www.fix-my-foot.com

DISCLAIMER:
This information is offered as free advice and as general information. It may not be applicable to the specific questioner and his/her problem.  It is not based on actual knowledge of the questioner or his/her medical history and it cannot and should not be relied upon as definitive medical opinion or advice.  Reliable medical opinion and advice can only be obtained through hands-on physical contact and exam of the patient to establish an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan.  No doctor/patient relationship is created or established here and may not be inferred through answers on this site.  The questioner and other readers must consult his/her own doctor before proceeding or implementing any suggestions contained within this document and answers on this site.  The questioner is only to act upon his/her own doctor抯 orders and recommendations. By reading this posting which follows, the reader fully understands and confirms that he/she holds harmless this writer. If this is not fully agreeable to you, the reader, and/or you have not attained the age of 18 years, you hereby are advised to read no further.