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By Mayo Clinic Staff. Injury, overuse or conditions causing inflammation involving any of the bones, ligaments or tendons in the foot can cause foot pain. Arthritis is a common cause of foot pain. Injury to the nerves of the feet may result in intense burning pain, numbness or tingling (peripheral neuropathy). Some common causes of foot pain include: Achilles tendinitis.
Foot cramps have many causes. Some of the most common causes for foot cramps are: Stress or fatigue in the foot â An overworked foot is often susceptible to foot cramps. Poor circulation â Foot cramp is caused by lack of oxygen being carried to the foot. Lack of potassium â This important mineral, found in salt, helps regulate body chemistry and keep you foot cramp free. Dehydration â Lack of water in the muscles contribute to foot cramps. Changing hormone levels â Foot cramps may occur while muscle tissue adjusts to these changes. Pinched nerves â Caused when the electrical impulse from the brain cannot reach the muscle, this can cause foot cramps, numbness and other symptoms.