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Morton’s Neuroma and Metatarsal Pain: Treatment and Relief Using Orthotics

By admin | May 20, 2009

What are the Symptoms of Morton’s Neuroma?

A neuroma is characterized by a non-cancerous lump of nerve tissue that has the potential to grow in any part of the body. morton’s neuroma is a condition in which compression occurs to the nerve located between the third and fourth metatarsal bones in the foot, triggering thickening of this nerve tissue. Compression of the nerve causes symptoms such as tingling and numbness of the toes to occur. These symptoms are more pronounced when there is weight placed on the front of the foot, causing pain.

What Causes Morton’s Neuroma?

Causes of Morton’s Neuroma are not entirely clear, but anything that places abnormal pressure on this nerve can cause this tissue to thicken. Morton’s Neuroma can be caused by wearing high heeled shoes that constrict the toes. Also, it is possible that the condition of flat feet can cause the metatarsals to lower, which causes pressure on this nerve. Thickening of this tissue can also be caused by irritation to the nerve or injury.

Triggers for Metatarsalgia

Metatarsal pain is another foot condition that presents itself in this area. This problem is common among women who wear high-heeled shoes, or people who wear shoes with no cushion or arch support. The bones in the foot can drop when the structure of the foot is weakend. When we wear shoes that do not provide enough support and cushioning, we place excessive pressure on the ball of the foot and we experience pain. Also, people who suffer from excessive pronation can experience metatarsalgia in the ball of their feet. A condition called over-pronation occurs when the ankles tend to roll inward and can lead to a painful arch.

How to Diagnose and Treat Morton’s Neuroma

Proper diagnosis is the key to determining the correct treatment for this condition. A podiatrist will tend to examine the foot by pushing on the area of pain, squeezing the toes and pushing into the gap between the third and fourth toes. The doctor can simply feel the neuroma, in most cases. The doctor may also try pushing on the painful area and squeezing the entire foot at the same time to elicit a clicking noise, which is called Mulder’s sign. If the doctor is not able to determine the presence of a neuroma, he or she can use other methods such as an x-ray to rule out the possibility of any broken bones. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) allows doctors to clearly see a neuroma.

Treatments for Morton’s Neuroma can take many forms, from resting the feet to surgery. Most doctors will use conservative treatments first. Conservative treatments include resting the feet, wearing more comfortable shoe,s and using orthotics to improve arch support. Orthotics also assist in distributing your weight more evenly over the entire foot, placing less pressure on the ball of the foot. In many cases the combination of these conservative treatments does provide relief from the pain that you may be experiencing. In severe cases, where these options are not helpful, your doctor may prescribe injections to attempt to reduce the size of the neuroma. In extreme situations, surgery may be the only feasible option.

Taking care of our feet is an extremely important factor for our overall health and well-being. If you suffer from chronic foot pain, it is recommended to have a physician examine your feet as soon as possible in order to determine the cause and providing suitable treatment.

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