

Why Do My Feet Hurt?
Our feet are the reason we can run marathons, get through long workdays, and even walk the aisles of the grocery store. When our feet hurt, it can be difficult to keep doing the things we love and live our daily lives.
Foot pain often comes from a lack of support in your everyday shoes. However, there could also be underlying conditions causing pain in your arch, ball of your foot, ankles, knees, and lower back. Proper foot care can help address painful foot conditions.
Common Foot Conditions & Foot Health
PowerStep® orthotic shoe insoles relieve foot pain and improve overall foot health, supporting your feet and ankles to encourage proper alignment. Plus, they can help reduce other aches and pains associated with common foot conditions.
Looking for more information on foot conditions that cause pain? Check out the following pages to learn more about caring for your foot health, identifying common foot problems, and how PowerStep insoles can help.

Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of arch and heel pain. Learn about different symptoms, causes, and treatments for plantar fasciitis.
LEARN MOREHeel Spurs

Bone spurs on the bottom of your heel can lead to significant foot pain. Find out the symptoms, causes, and treatment plans.
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Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of arch and heel pain. Learn about different symptoms, causes, and treatments for plantar fasciitis.
LEARN MOREMetatarsalgia / Ball of Foot Pain

Pain in the ball of your foot might be metatarsalgia. Find out about the symptoms, causes, and remedies for this treatable foot condition.
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Feel like you have something stuck in your shoe that just won’t go away? It could be Morton’s Neuroma. Learn about symptoms, causes, and treatment options.
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Find out the causes and symptoms of having flat feet as a kid or adult and how you can treat low or fallen arches.
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The curve at the base of your big toe might be causing you pain. Read more about the symptoms, causes, and treatment options for bunions.
LEARN MOREHeel Spurs

Bone spurs on the bottom of your heel can lead to significant foot pain. Find out the symptoms, causes, and treatment plans.
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Learn more about what you can do to treat the symptoms of hammertoe, a painful foot deformity.
LEARN MOREHow PowerStep Helps
As the number one podiatrist recommended brand, PowerStep orthotic insoles are a smart, effective solution for relieving and preventing pain from common foot conditions. Find the right insole for your foot condition with our insole finder and learn more about different foot problems and care by visiting the PowerStep blog.
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