How to Identify Morton’s Neuroma? Causes and treatment.
January 17, 2019
A lot of your work gets done because you have a healthy and functional set of feet that keep you going. But even a slight pain or discomfort to the feet can interrupt your normal functioning.
One such foot condition is Morton’s Neuroma. Let’s get a better understanding of what this condition is.
What is Morton’s Neuroma?
Morton’s neuroma is a foot ailment which develops when the tissue around a nerve that leads to your toes thickens and causes a sharp, burning pain in the ball of your foot. As a result of this foot condition, your toes may sting, burn or feel numb.
What are the causes and symptoms of Morton’s Neuroma?
Morton’s Neuroma develops in your foot as a response to irritation, pressure or injury to one of the nerves that lead to your toes. It is likely to occur as a result of wearing tight, high-heeled footwear, participating in certain high impact sports, or due to deformities like flat feet, high arches, bunions, hammer toes.
The discomfort of this foot problem is felt in the ball of your foot, which is
the area between your third and fourth toes
. Common symptoms include:
What are the treatment options for Morton’s Neuroma?
Don Valley Health and Wellness Center offers comprehensive
foot care services
that are tailor-made to cater to your individual health issues for better functioning and pain management on a day-to-day basis
.
All our treatment programs are overseen by an experienced orthopedic surgeon.
Your recovery is our priority and we always put our best foot forward to serve the purpose.