Morton's Neuroma Explained by Panama City, Fl Foot Specialist
- 12 years ago
Dr. Burton S. Schuler
2401 West 15th Street, Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 763-3333
http://www.footcare4u.com
http://bit.ly/Panama-City-FL-Podiatrist
A neuroma is a non-cancerous nerve tumor of the foot. Commonly called a Morton's Neuroma, it is a swelling or an inflammation of the nerve. They are most frequently found between one or more of the metatarsal bones (these are the bones on the front part of the foot that the toes attach to) but can form at other locations of the foot including the heel.
Frequently, a neuroma causes a Burning Pain which is localized around the ball of the foot, and this burning sensation may eventually turn to pins and needles or a shooting type pain may travel into the toes (most commonly the 3rd and 4th toes, and the 2nd and 3rd toes) or through the rest of the foot. A neuroma may also cause numbness, tingling or cramping into the toes or feet. These unpleasant sensations generally occurs while the person is walking with shoes on or standing for a period of time; and may improve or even disappear once the shoes are removed and the painful area is massaged. In more severe cases these discomforts can even radiate up the leg.
The leading cause of neuroma is abnormal function of the foot which improperly causes the metatarsal bones to squeeze or choke the nerve, which cause swelling and inflammation of the nerve to occur. The reason for the abnormal foot motion to start with is typically due to Inheritance. Neuromas can also be caused by improper fitting shoes and injury to the nerve.
Non-surgical treatment for neuroma includes, nerve blocks, padding and strappings, and Physical Therapy which decreases the irritation and swelling of the nerve. Orthotics are also a common treatment. They are custom made inserts for your shoes which accomplish the most important therapy.
2401 West 15th Street, Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 763-3333
http://www.footcare4u.com
http://bit.ly/Panama-City-FL-Podiatrist
A neuroma is a non-cancerous nerve tumor of the foot. Commonly called a Morton's Neuroma, it is a swelling or an inflammation of the nerve. They are most frequently found between one or more of the metatarsal bones (these are the bones on the front part of the foot that the toes attach to) but can form at other locations of the foot including the heel.
Frequently, a neuroma causes a Burning Pain which is localized around the ball of the foot, and this burning sensation may eventually turn to pins and needles or a shooting type pain may travel into the toes (most commonly the 3rd and 4th toes, and the 2nd and 3rd toes) or through the rest of the foot. A neuroma may also cause numbness, tingling or cramping into the toes or feet. These unpleasant sensations generally occurs while the person is walking with shoes on or standing for a period of time; and may improve or even disappear once the shoes are removed and the painful area is massaged. In more severe cases these discomforts can even radiate up the leg.
The leading cause of neuroma is abnormal function of the foot which improperly causes the metatarsal bones to squeeze or choke the nerve, which cause swelling and inflammation of the nerve to occur. The reason for the abnormal foot motion to start with is typically due to Inheritance. Neuromas can also be caused by improper fitting shoes and injury to the nerve.
Non-surgical treatment for neuroma includes, nerve blocks, padding and strappings, and Physical Therapy which decreases the irritation and swelling of the nerve. Orthotics are also a common treatment. They are custom made inserts for your shoes which accomplish the most important therapy.