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Causes of Pain in the Big Toe and Ball of the Foot

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Ron Rogers

The average adult takes about 9,000 steps per day. With each step, as the foot rolls forward, body weight shifts onto the ball of the foot as the toes extend in preparation for push-off. In most people, the big toe bears the bulk of the load during push-off.

Ron Rogers, a Washington chiropractor, has worked with local and national regulatory bodies in his profession and has provided consultation to the national chiropractic licensing board. He is recognized by the National Strength and Conditioning Association as a certified strength and conditioning specialist. Rogers' works have been published in several peer-reviewed professional journals, covering topics ranging from musculoskeletal diagnosis to research-based rehabilitation strategies.