Arthritis is a major cause of foot pain. This is because each foot has 33 joints which can become affected by the disease. There are many different types of arthritis. The most common type is called osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis causes excessive strain and the wearing away of cartilage in the joints of the foot.
Movement becomes very difficult and painful.
The pain and swelling worsens while standing or walking, and stiffness usually occurs after periods of rest. Gout Gout is another form of arthritis that also leads to foot complications. Excess uric acid crystals collect in and around the joints of the big toe. The big toe joint is commonly the focal point due to the stress and pressure it experiences during walking and other weight bearing activities. This often leads to severe pain in the big toe.