Morton's Neuroma
What is Morton's Neuroma?
This incredibly painful condition arises when a non-cancerous growth, a neuroma forms, usually between the 3rd and 4th toe (phalange), causing inflammation and pain. The tissue around the nerve between the toes starts to thicken. This causes pressure and pain, usually worse in the morning but can get worse after exercise too. Poorly fitted shoes (high-heels being a good example), can make this condition worse as well as repetitive strain or repeated hard impact (running on pavement/ tile or significant time walking barefoot)
The pain from a Morton's Neuroma can feel like anything from intense pain, stinging, burning or even numbness. It may feel like you have something foreign literally inside your foot (like when your socks get bunched up) and can come and go, depending on your activity level or what shoes you happen to be wearing.
There are some steps you can take to lessen the symptoms of this condition. A visit to the doctor is highly recommended as always (with ANY foot pain that lasts more than several days)
1. Over the counter anti inflammatory medications can help with the pain relief
2. Ice
3. Change in footwear and limit your activity level during a flare up.
If the condition is severe, the doctors may suggest a steroidal injection at the site of pain or even surgery to remove the neuroma.
This incredibly painful condition arises when a non-cancerous growth, a neuroma forms, usually between the 3rd and 4th toe (phalange), causing inflammation and pain. The tissue around the nerve between the toes starts to thicken. This causes pressure and pain, usually worse in the morning but can get worse after exercise too. Poorly fitted shoes (high-heels being a good example), can make this condition worse as well as repetitive strain or repeated hard impact (running on pavement/ tile or significant time walking barefoot)
The pain from a Morton's Neuroma can feel like anything from intense pain, stinging, burning or even numbness. It may feel like you have something foreign literally inside your foot (like when your socks get bunched up) and can come and go, depending on your activity level or what shoes you happen to be wearing.
There are some steps you can take to lessen the symptoms of this condition. A visit to the doctor is highly recommended as always (with ANY foot pain that lasts more than several days)
1. Over the counter anti inflammatory medications can help with the pain relief
2. Ice
3. Change in footwear and limit your activity level during a flare up.
If the condition is severe, the doctors may suggest a steroidal injection at the site of pain or even surgery to remove the neuroma.
