What is Morton’s Neuroma?
Morton’s neuroma is a painful condition affecting the ball of your foot, typically between the third and fourth toe. This problem, which is caused by a thickening of the connective tissue between the toes that puts pressure on the intermetatarsal plantar nerve, can result in pain or numbness.
Morton’s neuroma produces a sharp burning or stinging sensation in the ball of your foot and/or tingling and numbness in your toes. It may feel as if you have a pebble stuck in your shoe, or that your sock is bunched up beneath your toes.
This problem is often associated with high impact sports such as jogging or running, and can be exacerbated by wearing high heels or tight footwear, such as those associated with skiing and rock climbing.
Treatment of Morton’s Neuroma
The recommended course of treatment for Morton’s neuroma depends on the severity of the symptoms. Reduced activity and ice massage can be used to reduce discomfort and prevent worsening of symptoms. Anti-inflammatories can also be used to reduce discomfort, but should not be viewed as a long-term solution.
Orthotics, including an arch support or a metatarsal bar, are commonly used to treat Morton’s neuroma. Changes to footwear, including the transition to a shoe with a wider toe box, might also be recommended. In some cases, steroid injections are used to reduce inflammation and relieve symptoms.
In severe cases, surgery to relieve pressure on the affected nerve, or to remove the nerve entirely, may be indicated. Seek the advice of a trained medical professional.
Alphabetical Index of Injuries:
» Achilles Tendon Rupture» Achilles Tendonitis
» Calf Pull, Strain, or Tear
» Concussion
» Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)
» Dislocated Shoulder
» Golfer’s Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
» Groin Pull, Strain, or Tear
» Hamstring Pull, Strain, or Tear
» Heel Spurs (Bone Spurs)
» High Ankle Sprain (Syndesmotic Ankle Sprain)
» Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)
» Little League Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
» Morton’s Neuroma (Plantar Neuroma)
» Plantar Fasciitis
» Runner’s Knee (Chondromalacia Patellae)
» Separated Shoulder
» Sever’s Disease (Calcaneal Apophysitis)
» Shin Splints
» Sprained AC Joint
» Sprained Ankle
» Stress Fracture (Hairline Fracture)
» Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
» Torn Rotator Cuff
» Turf Toe (Metatarsalphalangeal Joint Sprain)