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Are You Suffering From Metatarsalgia?

I Can help Relive Your Metatarsalgia Symptoms

Try My Sports Massage and Cupping Therapy For Your Metatarsalgia

Welcome to Forever Balanced Therapy, where personalized care meets cutting-edge treatment to bring you relief from foot pain caused by metatarsalgia.

I am Lisa, the heart behind Forever Balanced Therapy in Epping, Essex.

As an experienced therapist specializing in sports massage, I offer comprehensive solutions tailored to address not just the symptoms but the root causes of metatarsalgia. My approach goes beyond temporary fixes to ensure long-term health and comfort for your feet.

At Forever Balanced Therapy, we understand how foot pain can interfere with your daily life. We are dedicated to helping you achieve a pain-free lifestyle through targeted treatments and preventive techniques.

Book your session today to begin your journey to recovery and learn how you can step back into comfort and mobility without pain.

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How My Therapies Can Help With Metatarsalgia

Alleviates Pressure on the Metatarsals

Sports massage can help redistribute pressure away from the painful areas by relaxing and stretching the muscles of the foot, improving foot mechanics and function.

Enhances Circulation

Improved blood flow to the affected area can accelerate healing, reduce inflammation, and alleviate pain by delivering essential nutrients and oxygen while removing waste products.

Reduces Muscle Stiffness

Targeted massage techniques can decrease stiffness in the feet and calves, which contributes to the overall discomfort associated with metatarsalgia.

Promotes Healing and Reduces Pain

Regular sports massage can stimulate the natural healing processes of the body, helping to manage pain and enhance recovery speed.

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Sports Massage

Sports Massage

Sports massage provides numerous benefits to athletes and active individuals. It can help you recover from muscle injuries and soreness, reduce the risk of future injuries, improve flexibility and range of motion, and enhance overall physical performance. It can help improve your physical health and ultimately achieve your fitness goals.
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Lymphatic Drainage Massage

Lymphatic Drainage Massage

Lymphatic drainage provides significant health benefits, including detoxification, reduced swelling, and enhanced natural healing. It promotes toxin removal, supports the immune system, and improves circulation, offering a path to balanced health and vitality through gentle therapy.
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Cupping Hertfordshire & Essex

Cupping

Cupping therapy, an ancient holistic treatment, relieves muscle tension, improves blood flow, and supports deep tissue repair. It boosts relaxation, enhances well-being, and promotes natural healing, rejuvenating the body and mind. Ideal for stress, injuries, or health improvement, cupping offers a versatile solution to enhance life quality
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Pregnancy Massage Herts & Essex

Pregnancy Massage

Pregnancy massage provides essential relaxation, eases muscle soreness, and enhances emotional well-being for expectant mothers. Pregnancy massage will help with maternal wellness, supporting a balanced lifestyle, and contributing to improved sleep, decreased stress, and increased overall comfort.
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Workplace Massage - Massage at Work

Workplace Massage

Workplace massage offers stress relief, muscle tension reduction, and morale boost for your hard-working staff directly at your office. This service promotes wellness, work-life balance, and leads to better concentration, reduced absenteeism, and a more engaged team.
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Metatarsalgia Explained

Understanding Metatarsalgia

Metatarsalgia is a condition that results in pain and inflammation in the ball of the foot. This area of the foot, where the metatarsals (the bones leading up to the toes) are located, bears a lot of weight upon impact, making it susceptible to pain.

Symptoms of Metatarsalgia

The primary symptoms include:

  • Sharp, burning, or aching pain in the ball of the foot
  • Pain that worsens with activity and improves with rest
  • Tingling or numbness in the toes
  • A feeling of having a pebble in the shoe

Causes and Risk Factors

Factors that can contribute to the development of metatarsalgia include:

  • High-impact sports that involve running and jumping
  • Foot deformities such as high arches, hammertoes, or bunions
  • Shoes that are too tight, too loose, or lack adequate padding
  • Excess body weight that puts extra pressure on the feet

Diagnosis and Treatment

Diagnosis of metatarsalgia involves a physical examination, assessment of the foot’s structure, and possibly imaging tests like X-rays. Treatment typically includes:

  • Rest and Ice: To reduce inflammation and relieve pain.
  • Footwear Adjustments: Switching to shoes with a high, wide toe box and using shock-absorbing insoles or arch supports.
  • Orthotics: Custom orthotic devices may be recommended to distribute pressure evenly across the foot.
  • Medications: NSAIDs can help reduce pain and inflammation.
  • Physical Therapy: Includes exercises to strengthen the foot and improve its mechanics.

Prevention

Preventive measures for metatarsalgia include wearing well-fitted shoes with adequate cushioning, engaging in proper foot care, and avoiding excessive high-impact activities. Strengthening and stretching exercises for the feet and ankles can also be beneficial.

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Conditions I Can Help You With

Tension Headaches: Sports massage can help alleviate tension headaches by releasing tension in the neck, shoulders, and head.

Migraines: By improving circulation and reducing muscle tension, sports massage can help prevent the onset of migraines and reduce their severity.

Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ): Sports massage can also help alleviate the symptoms of TMJ, which is a condition that affects the jaw joint and can cause pain and discomfort in the head and neck.

Shoulder Tension: Sports massage can help alleviate tension and tightness in the muscles of the shoulders, which can be caused by poor posture, overuse, and stress.

Frozen Shoulder: Sports massage can help increase blood flow and circulation to the shoulder, which can help reduce inflammation and promote healing.

Rotator Cuff Injuries: Sports massage can be an effective treatment for individuals with rotator cuff injuries. It can help reduce inflammation, improve range of motion, and promote healing in the shoulder joint.

Tennis Elbow: Sports massage can help reduce inflammation and promote healing in the affected area, which can help individuals with tennis elbow recover more quickly.

Golfer's Elbow: Sports massage can also be helpful for individuals with golfer's elbow. Sports massage can help reduce tension in the muscles of the forearm, which can help alleviate symptoms of golfer's elbow.

Elbow Tendinitis: Sports massage can be an effective treatment for individuals with elbow tendinitis. It can help improve circulation, reduce inflammation, and promote healing in the affected area, which can help individuals with elbow tendinitis recover more speedily.

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Sports massage can be helpful for individuals with carpal tunnel syndrome, which is a condition that causes pain, numbness, and tingling in the wrist and hand. Sports massage can help reduce inflammation and tension in the wrist and hand muscles, which can alleviate symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome.

Trigger Finger: Sports massage can also be helpful for individuals with trigger finger, which is a condition that causes the finger to lock or catch when bent. It can help reduce inflammation in the tendons and improve range of motion in the affected finger.

Hand and Wrist Strains: Sports massage can be an effective treatment for individuals with hand and wrist strains. It can help reduce tension and promote healing in the affected muscles and tendons.

Hip Flexor Strain: Sports massage can be helpful for individuals with hip flexor strains, which can be caused by overuse, trauma, or poor posture.

Sciatica: Sports massage can also be helpful for individuals with sciatica, which is a condition that causes pain and discomfort in the hip and leg.It can help release tension in the muscles of the hip and promote circulation, which can help reduce inflammation and alleviate symptoms of sciatica.

Piriformis Syndrome: Sports massage can be an effective treatment for individuals with piriformis syndrome, which is a condition that causes pain and discomfort in the hip and buttock area. It can help release tension in the piriformis muscle, which can alleviate symptoms and improve range of motion in the affected area.

Patellar Tendinitis: Sports massage can be helpful for individuals with patellar tendinitis, which is a condition that causes pain and discomfort in the knee. It can help improve circulation to the affected area, reduce tension in the muscles surrounding the knee, and promote healing in the affected tendon.

Runner's Knee: Sports massage can also be helpful for individuals with runner's knee, which is a condition that causes pain and discomfort around the kneecap. It can help reduce tension and promote healing in the affected muscles and tendons.

Knee Arthritis: Sports massage can be an effective treatment for individuals with knee arthritis, which is a condition that causes inflammation and pain in the knee joint. It can help promote circulation to the affected area, reduce inflammation, and alleviate symptoms of knee arthritis.

Plantar Fasciitis: Sports massage can be helpful for individuals with plantar fasciitis, which is a condition that causes pain and discomfort in the heel and foot. It can help reduce tension in the plantar fascia, improve circulation to the affected area, and promote healing in the affected tissues.

Achilles Tendinitis: Sports massage can also be helpful for individuals with Achilles tendinitis, which is a condition that causes pain and discomfort in the Achilles tendon. It can help reduce inflammation in the affected tendon, promote circulation, and alleviate symptoms of Achilles tendinitis.

Metatarsalgia: Sports massage can be an effective treatment for individuals with metatarsalgia, which is a condition that causes pain and discomfort in the ball of the foot. It can help reduce tension in the affected muscles, promote circulation to the affected area, and alleviate symptoms of metatarsalgia.

Back Pain: Sports massage can be helpful for individuals with back pain. It can help reduce tension in the muscles of the back, improve circulation to the affected area, and promote healing in the affected tissues.

Herniated Disc: Sports massage can also be helpful for individuals with a herniated disc, which is a condition that causes pain and discomfort in the back or neck. It can help reduce tension in the muscles surrounding the affected area and alleviate symptoms of a herniated disc.

Scoliosis: Sports massage can be an effective treatment for individuals with scoliosis, which is a condition that causes curvature of the spine. Sports massage can help improve range of motion in the affected area andreduce tension in the muscles of the back.

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07564 046811

Forever Balanced Therapy
Redwood, Epping Gn, Essex, CM16 6PU
5 mins from Harlow, Hoddesdon & Epping

Opening Times
Monday
11:00 - 17:30
Tuesday
11:00 - 18:00
Wednesday
11:00 - 18:00
Thursday
11:00 - 18:00
Friday
11:00 - 17:00
Saturday
11:00 - 14:00

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