How Our Podiatrist Can Treat

Morton’s Neuroma

If you sometimes feel that you are walking on marbles and you have persistent pain in the ball of your foot, you may have a condition called Morton’s Neuroma.

Defining Morton's Neuroma

Morton’s Neuroma is a swollen or thickened nerve in the ball of your foot and occurs between the third and fourth toes.The thickening of the nerve that defines a neuroma is the result of compression and irritation of the nerve. This compression creates enlargement of the nerve, eventually leading to permanent nerve damage.

Symptoms of Morton's Neuroma

The most common symptoms of Morton’s neuroma are painful burning or sharp pain in your foot that feels worse when you walk. It may also feel like a small lump inside the ball of your foot and is usually felt between the third and fourth toes, but it can also be between other toes.

So what should you do if you feel like you have developed Morton’s Neuroma?

First step in treatment

Avoid wearing tight, pointy, or high-heeled shoes and choose well-fitted shoes with plenty of room for your toes. Dr. Joyce suggests switching to comfy shoes that cushion your toes and support the arch of your foot and highly recommends custom orthotics specifically made just for you.

Second step in treatment

First, put ice or a cold pack on the area for 10 to 15 minutes at a time to create a numbing effect if you are experiencing a lot of pain. Second place a thin cloth between the ice and your skin for comfort, stability and to keep your skin dry. Repeat this process, as much as you need to.

Third step in treatment

Take anti-inflammatory medicines to reduce pain and swelling. These include ibuprofen (such as Advil or Motrin) and naproxen (such as Aleve).

Fourth step in treatment

Rest your feet when you can and reduce activities that put pressure on your toes. Also try massaging your foot to relax the muscles around the nerve.

Dedication to Health & Wellness

At Sound Foot and Ankle our podiatrist Dr. Joyce is dedicated to treat and heal any of your foot and ankle conditions to help you get back on your feet. She will work with you to make sure you feel well taken care of, educated during your diagnosis and confident when you leave. Contact us today to see what Sound Foot and Ankle can do for you.