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What Is a Neuroma?
A neuroma (Morton’s neuroma) is a benign condition that occurs most typically in the small nerve that runs between the metatarsal bones in the ball of the foot and into the third and fourth toes. It usually arises when a nerve is irritated, resulting in inflammation of the nerve sheath or covering, and the possible formation of scar tissue around the nerve. Irritation to the nerve happens from improper shoes (too narrow or high heels), an injury, or a structural abnormality of the foot. If you think you might be suffering from neuromas in Tinley Park, IL, keep reading to learn more about it!
Know the Symptoms of Neuromas
If you have a pain in the ball of the foot that may radiate into the toes or even up the foot to the heel or ankle, you may have a neuroma. Frequently, pain from a neuroma is described as sharp, burning, or tingling in nature. Patients often have trouble pinpointing the precise location of the pain and may complain about a general discomfort in the ball of the foot or the feeling that their sock is bunched up under the foot. Activities that bend the foot—such as walking, running, and wearing high heels—or wearing tight shoes, further aggravate the symptoms. If the neuroma becomes large, you may also experience a “clicking” sensation or “lump” in the ball of your foot.
Available Treatments for Neuromas
In general, treatment for neuromas depends on the amount of discomfort or disability you are experiencing. Wearing shoes with shorter heels or trying wider shoes may be helpful, especially in the early stages. Ice applied to the bottom of the foot may also relieve the pain associated with a neuroma. If any of these conservative measures fail to relieve your symptoms, it may be time for a consultation with a Weil Foot & Ankle Institute podiatrist to discuss further options.
We were one of the first in the world to treat this condition with Extracoporeal Pulse Activation Therapy (EPAT), a non-invasive treatment that does not require immobilization or a disabling recovery. Find out if this treatment may work for you.
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Over 200,000 patients have found relief from their foot pain, heel pain or ankle pain, and we’re confident we can help you too. Your feet will thank you! For additional information on neuroma treatment or to schedule an appointment, call Weil Foot & Ankle at (847) 390-7666. With 16 podiatry offices in and around the Chicago area, including Oak Park, Arlington Heights, Bannockburn, Chicago, Des Plaines, Glenview, Lemont, Libertyville, Lincoln Park, Roselle, & Tinley Park, Illinois (IL), there is sure to be a podiatry office near you!
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