Title: Morton’s neuroma: Why do I feel like there is a stone in my shoe? – The Foot Group
Headings: Morton’s neuroma: Why do I feel like there is a stone in my shoe?
Morton’s neuroma: Why do I feel like there is a stone in my shoe?
Pain or discomfort in your forefoot may be Morton’s neuroma
Causes
First, check your footwear
Seek advice from a podiatrist
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Content: Or maybe you get a burning/tingling pain on the bottom of your foot that radiates into the toes? It might be that you have a Morton’s neuroma. A Morton’s neuroma is not actually a neuroma. It is the fibrosis of an inter-digital nerve underneath the forefoot just before your toes. It’s usually felt between your third and fourth toes but can be felt in any of your digits. The pain has been described as sharp, throbbing, burning or feeling like you are walking on a stone or bunched-up socks. Causes
A Morton’s neuroma is usually caused by the pulling of the deep transverse ligaments between the plantar plates (see photo). This results in the ligament thickening which subsequently leads to agitation of the nerve. Sometimes a palpable fibrosis mass can be felt between the toes along with some swelling. Common causes for thickening of the ligament include tight-fitting or pointed shoes, high heels or the loss of shock-absorbing fat pads on the underneath of the foot.