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Mortons Neuroma, symptoms and fixes
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1 Causes of Morton's Neuroma
2 Morton's Neuroma Symptoms
3 Alternative Explanations (Differential Diagnosis)
4 Diagnosing Morton's Neuroma
5 Fixing Morton's Neuroma
5.1 Overnight Toe Spreading Sock
5.2 Shoe Modification

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Morton's Neuroma is a common problem in runners, and there are a number of simple fixes you can try before resorting more drastic solutions like sclerosing or surgery. A Morton's Neuroma normally causes a burning pain in the forefoot, just behind the 3rd and 4th toes (sometimes behind the 2nd and 3rd toes). The pain often radiates towards the toes, and sometimes there is numbness rather than pain. The underlying cause is inflammation of the nerve between the bones of the forefoot, often triggered by narrow or tight shoes. I have had good results with the simple fixes described below, and I have had reports of other runners with similar success. Contents
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1 Causes of Morton's Neuroma
2 Morton's Neuroma Symptoms
3 Alternative Explanations (Differential Diagnosis)
4 Diagnosing Morton's Neuroma
5 Fixing Morton's Neuroma
5.1 Overnight Toe Spreading Sock
5.2 Shoe Modification
1 Causes of Morton's Neuroma
A Morton's Neuroma is not a true neuroma, which is a tumor that is generally benign. Rather, it is an enlargement of the nerve where it goes between the metatarsal bones of the foot. Because the nerve no longer fits between the gap, the pressure causes pain and sometimes numbness. This enlargement of the nerve is often an inflammation due to irritation.