Morton’s Neuroma Treatment

A Morton’s Neuroma usually presents as a “burning” or “sharp” pain, commonly accompanied by numbness or “pins and needles”.

They occur when the nerve(s) that run between the long ones of the foot, the metatarsals, become impinged and subsequently become irritated and inflamed. The inter-space between the 3rd and 4th toes are most commonly affect , however, they can occur between any of the toes.

The impingement is most often due to abnormal amounts of pressure through the affected area during weight-bearing .Increases in activity usually worsen the symptoms as does being on the feet for a long time. Poor footwear (e.g. high heels ), biomechanical problems (flat or high arch) and certain activities or injuries are some of the predisposing factors for a Morton’s neuroma.

A diagnosis can usually be made clinically by a Podiatrist. Ultrasounds may be required to determine the size and location of the neuroma. Footwear advice to reduce forefoot pressure, orthotics to correct any biomechanical problems, anti-inflammatory agents, dry needling are some of the commonly used treatment modalities. In very severe cases an ultrasound guided cortisone injection may be necessary. Surgery is only considered as a last resort.

If you would like to know more about how to fix a Morton’s Neuroma problem, contact Chesterfield Podiatry in Mirrabooka today.