Address your pain even when you can't see it.
The first sign may be a tingling between your toes, but is usually described as a pebble or a rock in your shoe. At The Running Well Store, we pride ourselves on making sure you feel listened to and that you get the information you need. Our team goes above and beyond to help you find the best shoes (and other helpful products) for Morton’s Neuroma.
About Morton’s Neuroma
The cause of Morton’s Neuroma is not known, however, the choice of footwear seems to be a factor. Wearing high heels (this may be why ladies tend to have the injury more than men) can put extra pressure on the balls of the feet. Wearing tight-fitting, narrow or pointed-toed shoes may squeeze the toes together and limit their movement. Women are about 8 to 10 times more likely to develop a Morton’s Neuroma.
Symptoms of Morton’s Neuroma:
Tips for how to treat Morton's Neuroma
Morton's Neuroma Advice from the Experts
Morton’s Neuroma can be a vexing pathology for runners, walkers, and even those who stand on their feet all day at work. Much of the overall cause centers on forefoot overload, which can cause inflammation and irritation to the nerves in the forefoot. To combat this problem, a regimen of icing and anti-inflammatory measures (or an injection or two for stubborn cases) to calm the pain and inflammation, combined with deliberate calf stretching and OTC (or even custom) orthotic therapy in the shoes to help offload the forefoot, is usually quite helpful. Surgical excision is usually unnecessary and is reserved for the most stubborn and chronic cases.
Matthew D Nielsen DPM, FACFAS
Board Certified Podiatric Surgeon
Comprehensive Foot Centers
https://compfoot.com/
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can you recover from Metatarsalgia also known as Morton's Neuroma?
Can I still run or walk while I recover from Morton's Neuroma?
When do I see a doctor for my Metatarsalgia?
Runners who develop runner’s knee tend to have weaker glutes and hips leading to this injury. To help stabilize the runner, we recommend either a guidance shoe such as the Adrenaline or the Arahi or a Stability shoe such as the Kayano or the 860.