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One of the many uses of our insoles, notably our Metatarsal pads, is to help alleviate the pain associated with Intermetatarsal Neuroma (A.K.A Morton’s Neuroma). In an effort to help improve everyone’s knowledge of the subject, we created a post about it; we don’t claim to be doctors so this is just a compilation of our findings…

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Intermetatarsal Neuroma (Morton’s Neuroma) is an irritated/enlarged nerve, which most commonly occurs between the third and fourth toes (second most common location is between the second and third toes). If left unchecked the increased irritation/enlarging of the nerve can cause the nerve to become thickened making it easier to agitate.

• The female to male ratio for people suffering from Morton’s Neuroma is 5 to 1
• The age range is predominately people from the ages 15-50

Intermetatarsal neuroma (Morton's Neuroma)

Symptoms:

• Most people suffering from Intermetatarsal Neuroma describe the discomfort as a burning pain in the ball of the foot. Some also classify it is an aching or shooting pain in the balls of the feet.
• Others may feel a numbing sensation in the toes. (Particularly 3rd and 4th toe)
• Pain that is not immediately relieved by resting (takes several minutes or even up to hours for the pain to subside).

What causes it?

-Improper footwear

• Shoes that are too tight around the toes
• Binding toes together, hence, compressing the nerves
• Narrow shoes (High heels)

-Increasing the amount of body weight applied directly to the ball of the foot. (Standing on your “tiptoes”)

-Foot Trauma

• High impact activities (running, jogging, jumping, etc.)

-Previous foot injuries

-Abnormal foot movement caused by:

• Hammertoes
• Flatfeet
• Bunions
• Excessive flexibility

Solutions (Non Invasive):

-Different Shoes:

• One of the first things to check is: are your shoes “cramming” your toes together?  If so, you may want to look into another pair of shoes with a wider toe box.

-Metatarsal Pads:

• A metatarsal pad can be very helpful in alleviating any pressure on the nerve that causes pain. It does this by both lifting and separating the metatarsal bones. Metatarsal pads are a great solution because they allow you to easily take them from shoe to shoe.  (Some insoles have sufficient metatarsal pads)

-Introducing Arch support

• Arch support, or insoles where arch support is already present, is somewhat similar to metatarsal pads relieving the pressure on the nerve.

-Stretching

• Stretching your calf and foot.

-Cold Compressions

• Place a cold compress on the irritated foot for 10-15 minutes with a cloth between the compress and your skin

-Over the counter anti-inflammatory Medicines

• ibuprofen or aspirin (consult your doctor before taking any anti-inflammatory medicines).

-Massaging your foot

• Try to gently massage your foot to increase blood flow and to reduce the inflammation.
• You can also combine the cold compress with a massage. This can be accomplished by either massaging your foot with ice cubes or by freezing a plastic cup of water and massaging your foot for a few moments. (Remember to always have a protective layer between your skin and the ice)

-RELAX:

• Yes it can be that simple to just sit down and put your feet up and take it easy.   Relaxation will help reduce the stress on the foot and can cause any inflammation to subside.

Avoid:

• Squatting
• Downhill walking/running
• Pointy, tight or high heeled shoes
• Getting on your “tiptoes”

Sources:

Mayo Clinic staff, . “Morton’s neuroma.” Maya Clinic. 07Oct.2008. Mayo Clinic, Web. 8 Mar 2010. .

Nissl, RN, BS, Jan . “Morton’s Neuroma.” WebMD. 27 Oct. 2008. ealthwise, Incorporated, Web. 8 Mar 2010. .

“Intermetatarsal Neuroma.” Permanente Medical Group, Inc.. Permanente Medical Group, Inc./ Kaiser Permanente, Web. 8 Mar 2010. .

“Mortons Neuroma.” Myfootshop.com. Myfootshop.com, Web. 8 Mar 2010. .

Pribut, DPM, Stephen M. “Neuroma Pain: Cause and Treatment .” Dr. Stephen M. Pribut’s Sport Pages . 02 Feb 2010. Dr. Stephen M. Pribut’s Sport Pages , Web. 8 Mar 2010. .

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