That burning, sharp pain in the ball of your foot could be a Morton’s neuroma
Morton’s neuroma happens when a nerve between your toes (usually the 3rd & 4th) becomes irritated and thickened from repeated pressure and trauma.
Common Symptoms:
- Burning pain in the ball of the foot
- Tingling or numbness in the toes
- A sharp, shooting sensation
- Pain that worsens in tight shoes or high heels
- Relief when you take your shoes off
Can Happen From:
- Tight or narrow footwear
- High feels
- Running and high impact sports
- Flat feet or high arches
- Standing for long periods of time
How a Podiatrist can help:
- Footwear advice to reduce compression and pressure
- Offloading modification to the shoe to open up the forefoot, a metdome is commonly used for this
- Treatment to calm inflammation
- Discussion about other advanced options if needed
If you’ve been putting up with forefoot pain, don’t ignore it, nerve pain doesn’t usually “just go away.”
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