According to the 2014 survey from the American Podiatric Medical Association<\/strong>, more than 75 percent of Americans will have pain in the foot. So, if you’re experiencing mild or severe pain in your foot, you are not alone.<\/p>\n In some cases, pain in the middle of foot happens because of poorly planned exercise. For example, having a high-intensity workout with virtually no warm-up may cause pain in your foot. If this is the case, it is likely nothing serious.<\/p>\n Having said that, a long-standing pain in the middle of your foot especially when walking or running may be due to serious medical issues. In fact, in some cases, surgery may be required.<\/p>\n Common causes of pain in the middle of foot are<\/p>\n So, if your\u00a0upper<\/strong> or lower<\/strong> midfoot hurts, talking to your doctor becomes essential. This article explains\u00a0the causes of midfoot pain and treatment options.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The human foot is made up of 26 bones which are divided into the hindfoot, midfoot and the forefoot.<\/p>\n At the back of the foot is the hindfoot which is formed by the lower end of the shin bones (tibia and fibula) and the ankle bones (talus and calcaneus).<\/p>\n The Navicular bone<\/strong> lies at the inner side of the foot (medial end) just behind the cuneiform bone and in front of the talus bone. The cuboid bone<\/strong> is on the outside of the foot behind the metatarsal bone and in front of the calcaneus.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n First of all, mild pain in the middle of your foot can happen due to a minor skin or ligament injury. If this is the case, pain and swelling usually subside within 24 hours.<\/p>\n However, swelling and pain in the midfoot that is lasting for\u00a0days or weeks with the inability to bear weight will need urgent medical treatment.<\/p>\n Here are common causes of middle foot pain and swelling<\/p>\n During cuboid syndrome, the cuboid bone is out of its anatomical position, but not entirely out of place. This results in pain on the lateral side of the midfoot.<\/p>\n Typically, foot injuries are common in athletes because of repetitive overuse of the foot. There is also the risk of cuboid syndrome in people who have been diagnosed with osteoarthritis or osteoporosis. Other risk factors are<\/p>\n Pain in the middle of the foot on the outer side is likely because of cuboid injury. Here are simple ways to alleviate symptoms.<\/p>\n Another cause of pain in the middle of the foot is a navicular stress fracture. The navicular bone is found on the inner side of the foot just in front of the talus bone.<\/p>\n If the navicular bone gets fractured<\/a>, pain on the inner side of the midfoot is not uncommon. Stress fracture of the navicular bone happens from repetitive use of the foot bone especially while running or jumping.<\/p>\n If you experience midfoot pain on the inner side of the foot, it is important you see your doctor to rule out a navicular fracture.<\/p>\n Oftentimes, Navicular fractures are tricky to diagnose, and your doctor may request several investigations to detect the fracture. These include Xray, MRI, CT, and Bone scan. Just after a navicular fracture, an x-ray is insufficient to make a diagnosis as your foot will appear normal.<\/p>\n If a navicular fracture is identified, your doctor will request immobilization of the affected foot. This is needed for healing to occur. In rare cases, surgery will be required especially when bone is severely fractured and displaced.<\/p>\n Direct injury to the skin of your foot can cause swelling and pain. If a break in the skin covering the midfoot occurs, there is a risk of bacterial contamination. If this happens, there is a risk of skin infection called cellulitis. Symptoms of cellulitis are<\/strong><\/p>\n If you have the above-listed symptoms with a middle of foot pain, talk to your doctor as early as possible. Treatment is necessary to prevent full-blown sepsis, pus collection (abscess), and formation of a foot ulcer.<\/p>\n Treatment involves taking antibiotics for about two weeks. Also, painkillers will be prescribed for pain relief.<\/p>\n Pain in the middle of the foot when walking or running may also occur from Extensor tendonitis.<\/p>\n Extensor tendonitis means inflammation of the long tendons that run over the middle of your foot. These tendons extend from your legs, pass through the foot and get attached to the digits.<\/p>\n Symptoms of extensor tendonitis are<\/strong><\/p>\n Treatment involves the use of RICE THERAPY<\/strong> (R<\/strong> for REST<\/strong>, I<\/strong> for ICE<\/strong>, C<\/strong> for COMPRESSION<\/strong>, and E<\/strong> for LEG ELEVATION<\/strong>).<\/p>\n Plantar fasciitis can cause pain in the bottom middle part of the foot.\u00a0In simple terms, plantar fasciitis means inflammation of the plantar fascia that extends from your heel to the metatarsal bones.<\/p>\n When inflamed or injured, severe pain at your foot just after getting up from the bed is common. Pain may also occur after exercise or after rising from a sitting position.<\/p>\n Arthritis of the midfoot bone can cause mild or severe pain. Pain worsens when walking, running or standing.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you experience pain when pressure is applied to your foot, its likely because of<\/p>\n\n
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Here are questions your doctor will ask you<\/p>\n\n
<\/span>Understanding Midfoot Anatomy<\/span><\/h2>\n
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<\/a>In front of the hindfoot are the midfoot bones. They are the Navicular bone, cuboid bone, and three cuneiform bones that lie side by side.<\/p>\n<\/span>What causes Middle foot pain and swelling
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<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/span>1.\u00a0 Cuboid syndrome<\/span><\/h3>\n
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The cuboid bone is located at the outer part of the foot, and it is held in place by joints and ligaments. If the ligaments get torn or inflamed, it affects the stability if the cuboid bone, resulting in displacement.<\/p>\n<\/span>What are the symptoms of cuboid syndrome?<\/span><\/h4>\n
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<\/span>Who are at risk of Cuboid syndrome?<\/span><\/h4>\n
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<\/span>How is cuboid syndrome treated?<\/span><\/h4>\n
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<\/span>2.\u00a0 Navicular bone fracture
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<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/span>What symptoms to expect?<\/span><\/h4>\n
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<\/span>How is navicular fracture treated?<\/span><\/h4>\n
<\/span>3.\u00a0 Bruised foot\/ Cellulitis<\/span><\/h3>\n
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<\/span>How is cellulitis treated?<\/span><\/h4>\n
<\/span>4.\u00a0 Extensor Tendonitis
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<\/span>5.\u00a0 Plantar fasciitis<\/span><\/h3>\n
<\/span>6.\u00a0 Midfoot Arthritis<\/span><\/h3>\n
<\/span>Pain in the middle of foot (FAQ)<\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/span>What causes pain in the middle of foot when pressure applied?<\/span><\/h3>\n