Accessibility Accessibility icon
Text Us Call Us
Accent Image
Woman in black dress sitting on upholstered chair
Patient receiving foot examination in clinic.

Forefoot & Ball of Foot Pain Treatment
Expert Diagnosis and Same-Day Relief in New Orleans

nola podiatry icon

Pain in the ball of the foot — the padded area just behind your toes — can make walking, standing, or wearing normal shoes incredibly difficult.

At New Orleans Podiatry, Dr. Edward Lang uses advanced on-site imaging and biomechanical evaluation to pinpoint the exact source of your forefoot pain. Whether you are dealing with a pinched nerve, thinning fat pads, or joint inflammation, we provide targeted treatments designed to relieve pain and restore your mobility. — often starting the very same day.

Abstract white marble texture background design.

Morton's Neuroma

Burning, tingling, or numbness between the toes, often feeling like you are standing on a folded sock or marble

Morton's Neuroma
Abstract white marble texture background design.

Fat Pad Atrophy

Degeneration or thinning of the protective fat pad beneath the forefoot, resulting in pressure-related pain and reduced shock absorption.

Fat Pad Atrophy
Abstract white marble texture background design.

Forefoot Fractures

: Localized pain, swelling, and bruising that worsens with activity and improves with rest, often caused by repetitive stress.

Fractures
Abstract white marble texture background design.

Metatarsalgia

Sharp or aching pain in the ball of the foot, especially with walking, standing, or high-impact activity.

Metatarsalgia
Abstract white marble texture background design.

Capsulitis

Pain and swelling near the base of the toes (often the second toe), feeling like you are "walking on a pebble."

Capsulitis
Abstract white marble texture background design.

Sesamoiditis

Deep, dull ache under the big toe joint, especially noticeable during push-off or when wearing elevated heels.

Sesamoiditis
Abstract white marble texture background design.

Book Your Same-Day Appointment

Book Same Day

Comprehensive Treatment For Forefoot Pain

Effective treatment for ball of foot pain requires more than just rest. Depending on your specific diagnosis, Dr. Lang may recommend:

Custom Orthotics & Offloading

Precision-crafted devices to redistribute pressure away from inflamed joints or nerves.

Regenerative Therapies

Advanced treatments to stimulate tissue repair in damaged ligaments or tendons.

Leneva® Fat Pad Augmentation

An innovative, minimally invasive injection that restores the natural cushioning beneath the ball of the foot.

Targeted Injections

Sonogram-guided therapy to quickly reduce acute inflammation and nerve pain.

Schedule Your Same Day Appointment

Book Same Day

Stop Walking Through the Pain

Foot pain rarely resolves on its own and often forces you to alter your gait, which can lead to secondary knee, hip, or back pain. Early evaluation is the key to a fast recovery.

Request your appointment today—We offer same-day care for acute pain and injuries.

We’ll respond within the hour during business hours, and until 9pm if you use our text option.

Professional man smiling in a medical setting.