Mortons Neuroma
Understanding Morton’s Neuroma
Morton’s neuroma is a painful condition that affects the ball of your foot, most commonly the area between your third and fourth toes. It involves a thickening of the tissue around one of the nerves leading to your toes, causing sharp, burning pain or a feeling of a pebble in your shoe. Understanding the causes and management strategies for Morton’s neuroma can help alleviate symptoms and improve foot health.
Common Causes
- Footwear: Wearing high-heeled shoes or tight, narrow shoes can compress the toes and put pressure on the nerve, contributing to the development of Morton’s neuroma.
- Foot Deformities: Conditions such as bunions, hammertoes, or flat feet can cause biomechanical imbalances that increase stress on the nerve.
- Repetitive Stress: Activities that involve repetitive stress on the feet, such as running or sports that require tight footwear, can lead to Morton’s neuroma.
- Injury: Trauma or injury to the foot can damage the nerve and surrounding tissue, potentially leading to this condition.
Prevention and Management Tips
- Choose Proper Footwear: Wear shoes with a wide toe box, good arch support, and low heels to reduce pressure on the forefoot.
- Use Cushions: Metatarsal pads or cushioning insoles can help distribute pressure more evenly across the foot and alleviate pain.
- Maintain a Healthy Weight: Reducing excess weight can decrease the stress on your feet and help prevent neuroma development.
- Avoid High-Impact Activities: Opt for low-impact exercises such as swimming or cycling to reduce repetitive stress on the feet.
- Practice Good Foot Care: Regularly inspect your feet and address any pain or abnormalities promptly.
Advanced Treatment Options For persistent Morton’s neuroma, our clinic offers comprehensive assessments using pressure plate analysis. This advanced technology helps identify pressure points and abnormalities in your gait. Based on the results, we can create custom orthotics designed to alleviate pressure and provide support. Additionally, we offer MLS (Multiwave Locked System) laser therapy, which uses specific wavelengths of light to reduce inflammation, relieve pain, and promote tissue healing.
Comprehensive Morton’s Neuroma Appointments If you suffer from Morton’s neuroma, our comprehensive appointment is designed for you. Our expert podiatrists will conduct a thorough examination, including gait analysis and pressure plate assessment, to understand the underlying causes. We will then develop a personalised treatment plan, including custom orthotics, exercise recommendations, pain management strategies, and MLS laser therapy. Let us help you achieve better foot health and improved mobility.
Call the biomechanics experts at The Worcester Podiatry Clinic on 01905 428434 in Worcester
