What is Morton’s Neuroma?
If you experience a sharp pain in the ball of your foot (which may feel like there’s a pebble trapped in your shoe), you could have Morton’s Neuroma. It’s a painful condition, which usually affects the area between the third and fourth toes and involves a thickening of tissue around one of the nerves connecting to the toes. It can lead to feelings of stinging or numbness in the affected toes.
The Causes
Morton’s Neuroma results from bones squeezing a nerve usually between the third and fourth toes. Symptoms often occur during or after activities which place significant pressure on the forefoot area such as running, walking, standing and jumping. The condition can also be caused by repeated wearing of tight-fitting, restrictive footwear (including high heels), which can pinch the nerve between the toes, causing pain and discomfort.
Treatment and Prevention at Foot Solutions
Relief can often be achieved by wearing lower heeled shoes with wider toe boxes fitted with Foot Solutions custom arch supports. Foot Solutions carry a wide range of comfortable, well-constructed shoes, boots and sandals in most sizes and half sizes. The vast majority of footwear items stocked are orthotic-friendly and can accommodate custom arch supports.
How Do Custom Arch Supports Help Morton’s Neuroma Pain?
Foot Solutions custom arch supports help Morton’s Neuroma pain in three important ways – redistributing pressure, effective shock absorption and improved alignment.
Custom arch supports help reduce body weight pressure at the front of the font by redistributing it more evenly towards the heel and arch. When worn with quality, well-constructed footwear, custom arch supports help cushion pain-affected areas by absorbing shock. Custom arch supports also promote stability in the arch and heel areas which, in turn, reduces friction and impact during walking.
Contact the Store Today
Don’t suffer in silence, contact the store today for help. Our highly-experienced consultants will be pleased to advise you regarding appropriate footwear, custom arch supports or other suitable products like metatarsal pads
Please note that if Morton’s Neuroma pain persists, you should seek medical advice.