Morton's Neuroma: Recognizing and Treating Inter-digital Neuroma

Morton's Neuroma, also called inter-digital neuroma, is a condition that affects the nerve tissues of the foot. In this condition a mass of inflamed and thickened nerve tissue develops between the metatarsals (long bones of the foot). This occurs most frequently between the third and fourth metatarsals but can occur anywhere. Women are also more often affected than men. Why? Morton's neuroma is most often caused by confining, narrow-toed footwear. High heels are also to blame.

Many people who have Morton's neuroma suffered a foot injury in the past, but this is not always the case. It can appear without warning and without cause. The most common symptoms of Mortons' neuroma are:

• Pain pinpointed between the second and third toes. Pain increases after activities such as walking and subsides with rest.
• Burning or sharp pain combined with cramps.
• Numbness and tingling in the foot or toes.
• Inflammation and swelling.
• Pain radiating down the toes.

If you have any of these symptoms, you may have Morton's neuroma. Treatment is simple and often involves changing footwear and wearing therapeutic inserts such as metatarsal lift pads. If you are experiencing pain in the metatarsal region, try the following:

• Wear shoes with low heels and plenty of cushioning sole support.
• Use metatarsal lift pads or some other sort of metatarsal cushion support.
• Decrease physical activity. You should especially scale back on exercises that put pressure on the metatarsals. Exercises like running, jogging and jump roping are entirely off limits.

If you try all you can and the pain persists, you may need to seek medical treatment for your condition. There are several surgical procedures that can cure Morton's neuroma. Most of these procedures involve removing all or part of the swollen, inflamed nerve tissue. Surgery is found to be 80% effective at curing Morton's neuroma.

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