What is Morton’s Neuroma?
Has your foot been bothering you like there has been a pebble in your shoe or like you’re standing on top of a fold in your shoe? These are common symptoms of the foot disorder Morton’s Neuroma. Many people suffer from this non-life-threatening disorder. If you feel as though you have been encountering these symptoms or are looking for a podiatrist in Nassau County, you should contact Cherrywood Foot Care.
What is Morton’s Neuroma?
Morton’s Neuroma is a common, painful disorder that affects the “Ball” area. It is named intermetatarsal neuroma because of its location between the metatarsal bones. Morton’s Neuroma occurs when the tissue around a nerve leads to the toe swells from irritation or compression. It occurs between the third and fourth toe, but can also occur between the second and third toes.
The people who are most commonly affected are middle-aged women who are on their feet often. According to many health officials, the leading cause of Morton’s Neuroma is wearing shoes too tight or wearing shoes with the heels being too high. This causes the toe nerves to become irritated, and as more pressure is put on the nerve then the pain gradually increases. Our podiatrist in Nassau County at Cherrywood Foot Care are well versed in handling Morton’s Neuroma. Contact us to learn more.
Morton’s Neuroma has some unique symptoms that separate it from other foot disorders. Some symptoms include:
- Burning feeling in balls of your feet
- Feel like your standing on top of a pebble often
- Feels like standing on a bunched up sock
- Numbness and pain might start to radiate from the irritated area.
- Also, ⅓ of people who have Morton’s Neuroma do not know they even have it
Treatment
The treatment for Morton’s Neuroma depends on the severity of the disorder. A doctor will start with conservative treatments and will gradually move up to more aggressive treatments. Some treatments for Morton’s Neuroma are:
- Home and conservative treatments
- Over-the-counter drugs, physical therapy, stretching, massaging the foot area, resting, icing the area.
- Pain reliever injections
- Podiatric surgery
Contact Our Podiatrist in Nassau County
Cherrywood Foot Care’s main mission is to take care of all their patients and get their patients back to what they love doing. Our well-trained, expert staff is here to provide their insight into any concerns that you may have. If you are having any problems with your feet or looking for a podiatrist in Nassau County, then you should contact Cherrywood Foot Care or visit our website to schedule an appointment.