The inflammation and wearing of the ball of foot majorly arise when you are involved in intense activities like running, sprinting and jumping. There are different treatments of metatarsalgia like the icing of the affected area, proper rest, and weight loss. The primary treatment that can stop the ball of feet from hurting is to wear the proper shoes to provide good arch support, cushioning and a proper fit to your feet. In this way, these shoes can provide metatarsal support and offer ball of foot cushioning.