Extensor Digitorum Longus Muscle: Toe And Top Of The Foot Pain
The extensor digitorum longus muscle causes pain in the toes, top of the foot, ankle, and shin—contributor to claw toe, foot cramps, and foot drop.
The extensor digitorum longus muscle causes pain in the toes, top of the foot, ankle, and shin—contributor to claw toe, foot cramps, and foot drop.
The extensor hallucis longus muscle contributes to pain and numbness in the big toe, top of the foot, and foot cramps at night.
The tibialis anterior muscle can cause pain in the big toe, the ankle, and shin. It also contributes to a weak ankle, shin splints, and foot drop.
The flexor hallucis longus can cause and contribute to pain in the big toe and ball of the foot. A classic sign of flexor hallucis longus dysfunction is numbness on the bottom of the big toe.
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.