Morton's Neuroma
Morton's Neuromas are one of the most common forefoot injuries that we treat at Wagga Podiatry Plus.
Morton's neuromas have the ability to cause significant and severe pain that can very easily limit your ability to walk, stand or run for any length of time.
What is a neuroma?
A Morton's neuroma is the inflammation, scarring and subsequent thickening of the intermetatarsal nerve, a small nerve that runs between the metatarsals on the bottom (plantar) side of the foot. A morton's neuroma can cause shooting, burning or aching pain on the bottom of the balls of the feet and into the toes. It can often cause numbness of the toes and sometimes a tingling sensation. The pain usually comes on after standing, walking or running and can be worsened by going on to the tip toes or wearing flat shoes and shoes with a heel.
Is it avoidable?
Some people have natural predisposition to developing a morton's neuroma. These can include people with….
High arches (Pes cavus)
Low arches or flat feet
Bunions
People who have to wear restrictive shoes like high heels
People whose jobs include going up and down stairs or ladders
Our Podiatrists are skilled at diagnosing and treating Morton's neuromas. Whilst they are often not needed, our podiatrists can refer for imaging such as ultrasound to confirm if the nerve is entrapped or damaged.
How is it treated?
Treatment of morton's neuromas depends on the individual factors that have caused the issue. Our podiatrists will tailor the management specific to the individual. It may include treatment such as…
Padding and strapping tape
Temporary deflections in the shoes
Foot orthoses/orthotics
Customised toe spreaders
Modifications to shoes
Injection therapies such as coritsone or prolotherapy
Topical or oral antiinflammatory medications
Shockwave therapy
Dry needling
Foot mobilisation
Activity modification advice
Gait retraining and cues to change the way your foot interacts with the ground
Intrinsic foot muscle strengthening
Our highly qualified and award-winning podiatrists are experts in biomechanics and it's our commitment to provide the highest quality of care to each individual. We are dedicated to providing entirely tailor-made diagnosis and treatment services that get results fast.
If you are suffering from Morton's neuroma, there is no need to live with it for any longer. Book a consultation with our Podiatrists to discuss your condition and we will get you back pain-free, doing the things you love as quickly as possible.