when she caught her right foot on a crack in the sidewalk, then slipped out of her wedge heels and rolled her ankle. The pain and swelling were mild, and Matacic, a runner, took it easy for two weeks.

Have outer foot pain? Here are common causes of pain on the outer side of your foot, the symptoms to watch for, and how to ...

Common reasons for foot or ankle pain include overuse, improper shoes, fractures, sprains, bunions and systemic conditions.