What are the main causes of foot pain?

Among the most common causes of foot pain are:

•    Arthritis (including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and gout)
•    Bunions
•    Injury or overuse (including sports injuries, stress fractures, sprains or strains)
•    Plantar fasciitis
•    Excess weight (which is more of a contributor than a cause)
•    Poorly fitting or restrictive footwear
•    Morton’s neuroma
•    Neuropathy

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