WHAT IS ARCH PAIN?

There are two arches in your foot. The longitudinal arch runs the length of your foot, and the transverse arch runs across the width of your foot. The arches are made up of ligaments, which keep the bones of your foot in place. Arch pain can occur in one or both arches, but occurs most commonly in the longitudinal arch.

HOW DOES IT OCCUR?

Arch pain most often occurs as a result of overuse in activities such as running, hiking, walking, and jumping. People who have flat feet, or people whose feet flatten and roll inward (called "over pronation") are more prone to arch pain. Arch pain usually comes on slowly. However, it can occur suddenly if the ligaments are torn or stretched during a forceful activity such as sprinting or jumping.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS?

The symptom is pain along the arch of the foot

HOW IS IT DIAGNOSED?

Your doctor will examine your foot for pain and tenderness along the arch.

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