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Mortons Neuroma
Morton’s Neuroma is a common foot problem
associated with pain, swelling and/or an inflammation of a nerve, usually
at the ball-of-the-foot between the 3rd and 4th toes. Symptoms of this
condition include sharp pain, burning, and even a lack of feeling in the
affected area. Morton’s Neuroma may also cause numbness, tingling, or
cramping in the forefoot.
CAUSE
Morton’s Neuroma is a foot condition caused from an abnormal function of
the foot that leads to bones squeezing a nerve usually between the 3rd and
4th metatarsal heads. Symptoms of Morton's Neuroma often occur during or
after you have been placing significant pressure on the forefoot area,
while walking, standing, jumping, or sprinting. This condition can also be
caused from footwear selection. Footwear with pointed toes and/or high
heels can often lead to a neuroma. Constricting shoes can pinch the nerve
between the toes, causing discomfort and extreme pain.
TREATMENT & PREVENTION
The first step in treating Morton’s Neuroma is to select proper footwear.
Footwear with a high and wide toe box (toe area) is ideal for treating and
relieving the pain. The next step in treatment is to use an orthotic
designed with a metatarsal pad. This pad is located behind the
ball-of-the-foot to unload pressure, and relieve the pain caused by the
neuroma.
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