- Tendon and tissue pain in the feet is commonly caused by a sudden trauma to the tendons, such as bending a joint too far causing a pull or sprain, as well as repetitive stress.
- High levels of physical activity, old age, obesity and arthritis are risk factors that increase the likelihood of tendon pain in the feet.
- Footwear can play a large role in the development of tendon pain in the feet; wearing shoes that do not fit well can cause imbalances that lead to tendon problems.
- Tendon pain will usually improve with time if the tendons affected are rested; returning to activity too soon or while pain persists will likely cause more damage and continued pain.
- Wearing properly fitting shoes, wearing insoles or orthotics and doing physical therapy exercises such as stretching and strengthening lifts can reduce the occurrence of foot pain.
