Pain in the center of the foot can be caused by a variety of factors, which can be seen in overwork and other lifestyle factors, or it can be a symptom of a certain disease, such as diabetes, lumbar disc herniation and so on. 1. Overexertion: If you walk excessively, coupled with ill-fitting shoes, it may lead to pain in the center of the foot. 2. Diabetes: It is a metabolic disease that can be caused by genetic and immune system abnormalities. The main symptoms can be seen as excessive drinking, eating and urinating, which can be accompanied by pain on the soles of the feet, itchy skin and other complications. 3. Lumbar intervertebral disc herniation: it is a common spinal surgery disease, which can be caused by strain, pregnancy and other factors. The main symptoms can be seen as lumbago, radiating pain in the lower limbs, numbness in the lower limbs, etc. When the disease seriously compresses the nerves, pain in the soles of the feet and mobility problems may occur. There are many other common causes, such as plantar fasciitis, fractures and so on. If you exclude life factors other than the center of the foot pain, you should go to the hospital in a timely manner, hospital-related examination to clarify the cause of the disease, and actively cooperate with the doctor’s treatment.