Foot Muscles
The pain, symptoms and signs of dysfunction in the foot muscles. Cause and effect are listed as well as other muscles that may be contributing to your pain.
Flexor Digitorum Brevis Muscle: Pain In The Ball of Foot
The flexor digitorum brevis muscle is located on the bottom of the foot. It can cause a sharp stabbing pain in the ball of the foot that becomes a deep ache when resting.
Read MoreExtensor Digitorum Brevis Muscle: Pain In The Top Of The Foot
The extensor digitorum brevis muscle can cause pain it the top of the foot. It is also a contributor to hammer toe and claw toe.
Read MoreFlexor Hallucis Brevis Muscle: Foot and Big Toe Pain
The flexor hallucis brevis muscle contributes to pain on the bottom of the foot, just under the big toe. It can also be a factor in plantar fasciitis, hammer toe, turf toe and gout.
Read MoreAdductor Hallucis Muscle: Foot Pain
The adductor hallucis muscle contributes to pain in the ball of the foot just under the toes. It can be a primary contributor to plantar fasciitis.
Read MoreAbductor Hallucis Muscle: Foot and Ankle Pain
The abductor hallucis muscle contributes to pain on the inside of the heel and ankle. The pain often will cause you to limp.
Read MoreAbductor Digiti Minimi Muscle: Heel and Ankle Pain
The abductor digiti minimi muscle can cause ankle pain that is similar to a sprained ankle. Pain is felt on the outside of the heel and ankle.
Read MoreQuadratus Plantae Muscle: Heel Pain
The quadratus plantae is a primary contributor to plantar fasciitis and calcaneal compartment syndrome. Pain is felt in the heel.
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