The most common cause for pain in the side of your foot is cuboid syndrome and it occurs when the cuboid, a small bone in the outer foot, is dislocated. This can be a result of an injury to the ankle or just simply repetitive movements that put stress on the outer foot.
How do you relieve pain from a cuboid?
Cuboid syndrome happens when the joint and ligaments near the cuboid bone in your foot become injured or torn.
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Use the RICE method to help treat pain:
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Use the RICE method to help treat pain:
- Rest your foot.
- Ice your foot with cold packs for 20 minutes at a time.
- Compress your foot with an elastic bandage.
- Elevate your foot above your heart to reduce swelling.
What does cuboid pain feel like?
Cuboid syndrome causes sharp pain on the outer side, and possibly underside, of the foot. The pain does not usually spread to the rest of the foot or leg. It often starts quite suddenly and lasts throughout the day. Pain can worsen with standing or walking, and can make walking on the foot impossible.
