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It's no surprise that our feet often hurt considering that an average day of walking exerts a force on the feet that's equal to several hundred tons. All that rushing around makes our feet more prone to injury than any other part of the body. Your feet mirror your general health. Conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, nerve and circulatory disorders can show their initial symptoms in the feet - so foot ailments can be your first sign of more serious medical problems.

Studies show that 3 out of 4 Americans experience serious foot problems in their lifetime. Despite the millions of aching feet out there, many of us don't seek the medical attention we need for relief. Foot pain is never normal, and you shouldn't be resigned to teetering around on sore feet.

The conditions listed below and to the left are some of the most common foot ailments. No matter what causes your feet to ache, we can help.

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Morton's Neuroma

Morton's Neuroma

Definition

Morton’s Neuroma is a common foot problem associated with pain, swelling and/or an inflammation of a nerve, usually at the ball-of-the-foot between the 3rd and 4th toes.  Symptoms of this condition include sharp pain, burning, and even a lack of feeling in the affected area.  Morton’s Neuroma may also cause numbness, tingling, or cramping in the forefoot.

Cause

Morton’s Neuroma is a foot condition caused from an abnormal function of the foot that leads to bones squeezing a nerve usually between the 3rd and 4th metatarsal heads.  Symptoms of Morton's Neuroma often occur during or after you have been placing significant pressure on the forefoot area, while walking, standing, jumping, or sprinting.  This condition can also be caused from footwear selection.  Footwear with pointed toes and/or high heels can often lead to a neuroma.  Constricting shoes can pinch the nerve between the toes, causing discomfort and extreme pain.

Treatment & Prevention

The first step in treating Morton’s Neuroma is to select proper footwear.  Footwear with a high and wide toe box (toe area) is ideal for treating and relieving the pain.  The next step in treatment is to use an orthotic designed with a metatarsal pad.  This pad is located behind the ball-of-the-foot to unload pressure, and relieve the pain caused by the neuroma.

If the problem persists, please call us to schedule an appointment.



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