Morton’s Neuroma
Morton’s neuroma is a common cause of forefoot pain caused by swelling of the nerve that travels down the foot, in between metatarsal bones. Pain presents generally as sharp or burning underneath the forefoot and is often accompanied by a tingling sensation. Symptoms may generally worsen with activity, and you may experience the feeling of a lump or pebble in your shoe. Pain will often be relieved when removing footwear and massaging the foot while moving your toes.
Signs that you may be experiencing a Morton’s neuroma include:
Tenderness when palpating in between metatarsals
Altered sensation between the affected toes
Palpable mass or lump between metatarsals
Pain upon squeezing of the foot
Pain worsened by constrictive footwear
Sudden pain in forefoot when walking
Treatment occurs in a step by step approach beginning with conservative measures first. Footwear should always be considered when treating Morton’s neuroma – constrictive footwear must be avoided, preferring a shoe with a wide toe box and low heel to relieve forefoot pressure. Customised inserts may be placed in the shoe to help create more space between metatarsals to relieve pressure. Orthotic therapy is also useful in improving biomechanical function of the foot.
Cortisone injections may also be used to reduce local inflammation and ease symptoms.
Morton’s neuroma is a common cause of forefoot pain caused by swelling of the nerve that travels down the foot, in between metatarsal bones. Pain presents generally as sharp or burning underneath the forefoot and is often accompanied by a tingling sensation. Symptoms may generally worsen with activity, and you may experience the feeling of a lump or pebble in your shoe. Pain will often be relieved when removing footwear and massaging the foot while moving your toes.
Signs that you may be experiencing a Morton’s neuroma include:
Tenderness when palpating in between metatarsals
Altered sensation between the affected toes
Palpable mass or lump between metatarsals
Pain upon squeezing of the foot
Pain worsened by constrictive footwear
Sudden pain in forefoot when walking
Treatment occurs in a step by step approach beginning with conservative measures first. Footwear should always be considered when treating Morton’s neuroma – constrictive footwear must be avoided, preferring a shoe with a wide toe box and low heel to relieve forefoot pressure. Customised inserts may be placed in the shoe to help create more space between metatarsals to relieve pressure. Orthotic therapy is also useful in improving biomechanical function of the foot.
Cortisone injections may also be used to reduce local inflammation and ease symptoms.
Morton’s neuroma is a common cause of forefoot pain caused by swelling of the nerve that travels down the foot, in between metatarsal bones. Pain presents generally as sharp or burning underneath the forefoot and is often accompanied by a tingling sensation. Symptoms may generally worsen with activity, and you may experience the feeling of a lump or pebble in your shoe. Pain will often be relieved when removing footwear and massaging the foot while moving your toes.
Signs that you may be experiencing a Morton’s neuroma include:
Tenderness when palpating in between metatarsals
Altered sensation between the affected toes
Palpable mass or lump between metatarsals
Pain upon squeezing of the foot
Pain worsened by constrictive footwear
Sudden pain in forefoot when walking
Treatment occurs in a step by step approach beginning with conservative measures first. Footwear should always be considered when treating Morton’s neuroma – constrictive footwear must be avoided, preferring a shoe with a wide toe box and low heel to relieve forefoot pressure. Customised inserts may be placed in the shoe to help create more space between metatarsals to relieve pressure. Orthotic therapy is also useful in improving biomechanical function of the foot.
Cortisone injections may also be used to reduce local inflammation and ease symptoms.