What is Morton's Neuroma?
Morton’s neuroma is a painful condition in which the nerves in your foot are irritated or damaged. This neuroma causes pain to the ball of your foot. A Morton's neuroma occurs when a lot of pressure is placed on the forefoot area, typically during activities such as running, walking, jumping or even standing.
Morton's neuroma usually occurs between the third and fourth toe. The nerves between the third and fourth metatarsal bones of your foot are usually affected, triggering pain in this part of your foot. Morton's neuromas can occasionally occur in between the second and third metatarsal bones too. It is not very common to have Morton's neuroma on both feet.
What does a Morton's neuroma feel like? This neuroma is often compared to the sensation of having a stone in your shoe. Morton's neuroma can manifest itself as a sharp pain, burning, tingling, cramping or total loss of sensation in the front of your foot.
One of the best ways to look after your Neuroma is to wear comfortable shoes for Morton's neuroma. For pain relief, you can apply an ice pack to your neuroma or massage the affected area.
We will discuss the best shoes for Morton's neuroma and give you some tips on what to look out for when shopping for neuroma-friendly shoes!
