The fifth metatarsal is the long bone on the outer edge of the foot that connects to your smallest toe, sometimes called the pinky toe. You have five metatarsals in your foot. Each metatarsal connects ...

A foot stress fracture can happen in an instant or gradually get worst with time. But it usually starts with a flinch – something that doesn’t feel right in your foot – then a sinking feeling in your ...

If you’ve recently broken your toe, you know that putting even the tiniest bit of pressure on your foot can cause waves of pain. But, although you might need to give your toe a rest in the days that ...