Morton’s Neuroma

• Tingling or burning sensation
• Numbness
• Pain

• Compression and irritation of the nerve
• Narrow and / or tapered toe box area in shoes, cramping the toes together
• High heels throwing weight forward, causing front foot pressure
• Those suffering from bunions, hammer toe, flat feet or loose feet are more susceptible
• Repeated impact in the area, especially in racquet sports and running
• Trauma to the foot through impact injury

• Metatarsalgia, an umbrella term for pain in and around the metatarsal bones
• Stress fractures
• Inter-metatarsal bursitis
• Corns and calluses
• Capsulitis

• Icing the area will help
• A soft fleecy dressing under the ball of the foot
• Wearing sensible shoes, avoiding tight or narrow toes and high heels
• This condition can last a few days, weeks, or be permanent. It is progressive and will worsen over time, so the earlier it is diagnosed and treated the easier treatment will be. In the most severe and neglected cases surgery may be needed by an orthopaedic surgeon

• Our podiatrists will first perform a physical examination and give you a diagnosis
• Advice on pain relief will be given, such as icing and pain killers
• Professional padding of the foot to relieve pressure
• A cortisone (steroid) injection may be suggested. Our podiatrists are able to provide this
• Orthoses to enable healing to take place can be prescribed and provided

If you are suffering from symptoms similar to those described above, or you suspect you have a neuroma, you are recommended to book one of the following appointments:

• A biomechanical assessment, for a full assessment of how your feet and legs move
• A musculoskeletal (MSK) consultation
• Running video gait analysis, if you are predominantly a runner

If you are not sure which appointment is right for you, call us on 02920 644900 or email info@feetinfocus.com and we will help.