Title: Mortons Neuroma, symptoms and fixes - Fellrnr.com, Running tips
Headings: Mortons Neuroma, symptoms and fixes
Mortons Neuroma, symptoms and fixes
Contents
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

Content: If the forefoot becomes compressed due to shoes that are too narrow, the nerve becomes damaged and inflamed. This inflammation means the nerve no longer fits in the space between the bones, creating further irritation and more inflammation. If this vicious circle can be broken, the problem may be resolved. However, in some situations the nerve can have fibrous tissues formed around it, which may require the destruction of the nerve or surgical removal. 2 Morton's Neuroma Symptoms
The classic symptoms of Morton's Neuroma are a pain on the lower (plantar) surface of the foot, located between the 3 rd and 4 th metatarsal heads, though it can happen less commonly between other metatarsal's. The picture below shows the location of the inflamed nerve. The pain can be dull or sharp, and is often burning, occasionally radiating to the toes. Sufferers often find that removing footwear or massaging the area helps relieve the pain. The pain is felt in the area highlighted in red. It is often a burning pain that radiates out towards the toes.