When you're dealing with ball of foot pain, each step can cause a sharp, burning sensation behind your toes. And even small ...

In addition to arch pain, a person may feel stiffness in the heel or ball of their foot. People with plantar fasciitis may need to stop engaging in activities such as running to let the foot heal.

Pain, usually with the first few steps in the morning or after sitting for a while, improves as you walk around, but worsens later in the day — unlike osteoarthritis, which can last all day and ...