You
may be suffering from Morton's Neuroma.... a swelling of nerve and scar
tissue arising from compression of the interdigital nerve, usually
between the 3rd and 4th toes.
Anything that causes compression or irritation of the nerve can lead to development of the condition. This includes wearing shoes that have a tapered toe box, or high-heeled shoes that force the toes forward. People with certain foot deformities, such as bunions or flat feet are at increased risk.
Symptoms of Morton's Neuroma include; tingling, burning or numbness, pain, or a feeling that something is inside the ball of the foot. Pain is often increased by forefoot weight bearing activities and with narrow-fitting footwear.
Treatment consists of ice to alleviate acute tenderness. Padding may be used to spread the load over the toes. Foot strengthening exercises may also be prescribed to maintain or improve the arch of the foot. If the patient gets no relief from these methods, then surgical excision of the damaged nerve may be required.
Anything that causes compression or irritation of the nerve can lead to development of the condition. This includes wearing shoes that have a tapered toe box, or high-heeled shoes that force the toes forward. People with certain foot deformities, such as bunions or flat feet are at increased risk.
Symptoms of Morton's Neuroma include; tingling, burning or numbness, pain, or a feeling that something is inside the ball of the foot. Pain is often increased by forefoot weight bearing activities and with narrow-fitting footwear.
Treatment consists of ice to alleviate acute tenderness. Padding may be used to spread the load over the toes. Foot strengthening exercises may also be prescribed to maintain or improve the arch of the foot. If the patient gets no relief from these methods, then surgical excision of the damaged nerve may be required.
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