The sesamoid bones are located on the ball of the foot. Theses bones often become inflamed from high-impact sports like tennis and basketball, which involve athletes coming down hard on their feet throughout a game. Sesamoid bones may also suffer from the stress of spiked golf shoes. When a spike is positioned directly beneath the ball of the foot, the resulting pressure commonly causes pain and swelling around the sesamoid bones, a condition called sesamoiditis. Golfers who currently wear spiked shoes may modify the spike patterns to protect their feet without losing traction or hindering their game. Those shopping for new shoes should choose shoes with spike patterns that avoid the ball of the foot area.
When your sport has your feet hurting, get the advice and treatment from professional foot care specialists at SHENANDOAH PODIATRY. Whatever is causing pain in your step, we’re here to help, so call us for comprehensive foot care. If you are new to this area and don’t yet have a podiatrist, we’d like to take on the responsibility of your family’s foot care.
Dedicated to Your Healthy Feet,
Dr. Jennifer Feeny
P.S. An average round of golf involves taking 15,000 steps.
