Quadratus Plantae Muscle: Heel Pain
The quadratus plantae muscle is a primary contributor to plantar fasciitis and calcaneal compartment syndrome. Pain is felt in the heel.
Plantar Fasciitis
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.
Adductor 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.
Abductor Hallucis Muscle: Foot And Ankle Pain
The abductor hallucis muscle is located on the bottom of the foot. It can cause pain in the ankle and heel. When trying to rest, there is a deep aching pain in the heel and ankle.
Abductor Digiti Minimi Foot Muscle: Heel and Ankle Pain
The abductor digiti minimi foot muscle can cause ankle pain similar to a sprained ankle. Pain is felt on the outside of the heel and ankle.
Peroneus Tertius: Ankle and Heel Pain
The peroneus tertius contributes to pain on at the top of the foot, ankle and heel. Pain greatly increases when walking and jogging.
Peroneus Muscles: Low Leg Ankle and Foot Pain
The peroneus longus and peroneus brevis contribute to pain on the outside of the ankle and foot. The muscles are contributors to weak ankles and foot drop.
Flexor Digitorum Longus Muscle Pain
The flexor digitorum longus muscle contributes to pain in the foot and lower leg. It plays a role in foot cramps, hammertoes, and claw toes.
Tibialis Posterior Muscle Calf and Foot Pain
The tibialis posterior muscle contributes to pain in the lower leg above the heel. This pain will often descend into the heel and the bottom of the foot. The pain may radiate into the lower calf. Dysfunction in muscle contributes to fallen arches and weak… Read More »Tibialis Posterior Muscle Calf and Foot Pain
Gastrocnemius Muscle: Knee and Foot Pain
The gastrocnemius muscle contributes to pain in the back of the knee, lower leg, ankle, and foot arch pain. The muscle is known to contribute to lower leg cramps. Edit Snippet
Soleus Muscle Pain
The soleus muscle can cause and contribute to pain in the heel, ankle, and back of the knee. It can also cause pain in the low back on the same side of the affected leg. Dysfunction of the soleus muscle can also contribute to swelling… Read More »Soleus Muscle Pain