
Morton’s neuroma affects the ball of the foot and is inflammation of a nerve in the foot. It is most common between the third and fourth toes. Morton’s neuroma is a thickening of tissue around the interdigital nerve between the metatarsal bones that connect your foot to your third and fourth toes.
Common symptoms include:
● Pain between the toes when walking or standing
● Feeling like you are standing on a pebble or there is a fold in your sock
● Swelling
● Numbness and tingling in the foot
● Pain that is worse when wearing heels or standing on the balls of the feet
● Sharp, stinging or burning pain
Morton’s neuroma occurs from pressure, irritation or injury to the nerve in the foot. Activities and footwear that increase your risk include:
● Wearing high heels, pointed shoes or narrow shoes
● Playing sports or physical activities that require you to be on the balls of your feet such as running, tennis or racquet sports
● Physical activities such as being on your feet all day
Health conditions that affect your feet can make you more susceptible to develop a Morton’s neuroma include:
● High arches
● Flat feet
● Hammer toes
● Bunions
● Foot injuries or trauma
Morton’s neuroma may cause pain, discomfort and/or numbness and tingling with daily activities such as walking, running, and standing. Here at Walnut Physical Therapy and Performance we can help improve strength, mobility and flexibility and decrease symptoms. A physical therapist will evaluate your foot and ankle, and provide a treatment plan based on the findings. Our team will work together with you to improve this condition and return to your daily activities, work duties, walking and hobbies.
-Leanne Komoda, PT, DPT
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