✅ Medically reviewed by Dr. Thomas Biernacki, DPM — Board-Certified Podiatrist · Last updated April 6, 2026

What is Navicular Bone Pain?

What is Navicular Bone Pain? 🦶An accessory navicular bone can lead to severe inner foot pain or inside of the foot pain!🦶 This is also known as an os naviculare bone, accessory navicular syndrome and can be thought of as a fracture of the navicular bone. We go over the best accessory navicular syndrome treatment! Full Video: https://youtu.be/HnHY9Cgn7jU 🦶 Related Videos: Peroneal Tendonitis Treatment: https://youtu.be/bre6SmVm108 Posterior tibial tendonitis treatment: https://youtu.be/bkiRUlAfnZo Anterior Tibial Tendonitis Treatment: https://youtu.be/55TGq-O8W_4 Achilles tendonitis treatment: https://youtu.be/Y1sMEi7LNuA Ankle strengthening full video:: https://youtu.be/ZI0sANYDF6M Best Arthritis Treatments: https://youtu.be/5M7ngir46yQ Best anti inflammatory diet for arthritis and joint pain: https://youtu.be/gCjN1Rya6es Best Supplements for joint pain and arthritis: https://youtu.be/8CVHgrf-FLQ Stiff big toe joint: https://youtu.be/nfyY_8n5B8s Plantar fasciitis treatment: https://youtu.be/2aXlnFVmIY8 Inside of the Ankle Pain [Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome Treatment & Symptoms] https://youtu.be/gYHSsc6yW68 Best Ankle Brace? https://youtu.be/_01wslhkAx8 Walking Boot Tips: https://youtu.be/x2DcN9ZcZLo Flat Foot & Overpronation https://youtu.be/O_T6_xHTph0 FIX High Arches & High Arch Feet https://youtu.be/dLWj0R_DaEA Best Orthotics For Flat Feet? https://youtu.be/9eY6kbccslQ Best Running Shoes for Flat Feet & Heel Pain 2022 [Top 5 Men & Women] 👉 Shoes 👈 Best Shoes:

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Medical References & Sources

• American Podiatric Medical Association — Patient Education
• American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society — Foot Conditions

Clinical References

1. Torg JS, et al. Stress fractures of the tarsal navicular: a retrospective review of twenty-one cases. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 1982;64(5):700-712.
2. Gross CE, Nunley JA 2nd. Navicular stress fractures. Foot Ankle Int. 2015;36(9):1117-1122.
3. Fowler JR, et al. Navicular stress fractures in athletes. Sports Med Arthrosc Rev. 2009;17(3):185-189.

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