Randomly intermittent pain in ball of foot

[Dhwanit]

Hi Ron, Usually with ligament sprain grade 1 pain occurs with running activities. I think your muscle tightness words make sense. If stretching you calf muscles is helping you, you should continue that. As far plantar fasciitis is concerned. first symptom is heel pain in early morning and after sitting for longer time. I would suggest to use ice at pain site and stretches for calf muscles. Gastrocnemius and soleus stretches which you could find it online.

[chen7389]

It doesn't sound like ligament sprain or plantar fascilitis, it doesn't fit the S&S. I would go with that the tendon goes through the sesamoid bones under the big toe might be caught, stuck or sth during activities. I would assess the big toe and ankle biomechanics during activities to see the attributing factor. see this video: Natural Foot Wisdom with Podiatrist Dr. Ray McClanahan - YouTube might give some insight

[Ron247]

It doesn't sound like ligament sprain or plantar fascilitis, it doesn't fit the S&S. I would go with that the tendon goes through the sesamoid bones under the big toe might be caught, stuck or sth during activities. I would assess the big toe and ankle biomechanics during activities to see the attributing factor. see this video: Natural Foot Wisdom with Podiatrist Dr. Ray McClanahan - YouTube might give some insight

Thanks for your input. I agree that it doesn't sound like a sprain or PF. Since you last posted I've been doing SMR around my calves, working around the extensor/flexor hallucis longus areas as you suggested, as well as doing some deep massage in the sole of my foot. I found some tender areas in both my calf and foot that coincide with trigger points that are reportedly related to pain in the area I am getting it. Since I've been doing all of this work the pain has become less severe and is occuring less frequently so hopefully this will solve it.