Title: Morton's neuroma: Treatment, symptoms, and exercises
Headings: How to relieve Morton's neuroma
How to relieve Morton's neuroma
Fast facts on Morton’s neuroma
Treatment
Morton’s neuroma surgery
Symptoms
Exercises
Home remedies
Diagnosis
Causes

Content: Many patients describe the sensation as a burning pain in the ball of the foot that often radiates to the toes. Initially, the pain might become much more apparent when the person wears tight, narrow, or high-heeled shoes, or engages in activities that place pressure on the foot. Symptoms may be continuous and last for days, and even weeks. Symptoms can become so severe that affected individuals become anxious about walking or even placing their foot on the ground. In some cases, however, the neuroma is symptomless; MRI scans sometimes reveal Morton’s neuroma lesions in patients who have no symptoms at all. Exercises
Morton’s neuroma responds well to rest, but if pain levels allow, some stretching and strengthening exercises may help to maintain and improve strength in the arch of the foot. These include exercises to: stretch the lower leg, calf, and achilles muscles
stretch the plantar fascia along the bottom of the foot
Exercise should start slowly, to stop the nerve from becoming inflamed again. Here are some simple exercises: