Morton's Neuroma: Absolute Best Treatment (In Our Opinion)
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- Опубліковано 27 січ 2015
- Famous Physical Therapist's Bob Schrupp and Brad Heineck describe the absolute best treatment for Morton's Neuroma (in their opinion). Morton's Neuroma causes intense pain on the bottom of your foot.
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I was diagnosed with this by a podiatrist who gave me several alcohol injections that were supposed to kill the nerve. Waste of time & money. I fixed it myself doing the opposite of Brad's suggestion. I cut a hole in my insole right where the neuroma is. Now I can walk, run, do jump squats, etc without pain or causing a flare up! I also wear Altra sneakers which have a large toe box and zero drop heel. I used to feel crippled by Morton 's neuroma. Now I rarely feel it.
I had alcohol and Shockwave therapy.. Trying Indiba laser now and Bikram
Yoga, which is helping strengthen other muscles in foot. Helping definitely-but not 100 percent gone..
I also found a Rolfer that readjusts my feet and manually gets into foot to open up and try to lessen pressure.
Hope you feel better soon!
Yes, Altra sneakers have been great for me also. I go zero drop, cushioned, Standard natural shape toe box (wide in average sizing). I have a very narrow foot, but this allows for natural toe splay and foot movement. Drastically assisted my feet issues. There are other brands btw
After about 4 months of wearing an insole with metatarsal support my mortons neuroma seems to be healing. I can walk around my house barefoot without pain. Occasionally I'll flex my foot in a way that I feel the nerve pop and burn for a second but it is so much better than 6 months ago and continues to improve. Just wanted to share this
Hey,, whats the condition now ???🙂
@@waterdust4648 I wore the insole for about 6 months. I feel it made a huge improvement. Now I can be on my feet 10+ hours a day with no pain (with no insoles) .Although if I flex my foot in a very specific way when standing I can get the neuroma to pop and it will burn for a few seconds.
My MN happened after breaking my leg. I went back to work while still healing and was limping 8 hours a day. Landing on my foot wrong while limping is what started the neuroma. I started wearing insoles within a couple weeks of feeling the burning sensation.
At this point, I almost never feel it unless I intentionally or accidentally put weight on the neuroma spot and lift my heel up.
@@MOTO_DOSE good to hear that you are doing fine sir ,, but i got a few queries for myself,, im a guy in my early 20s and got injured while doing sports last year ,,, any advice for me ,, thanks 🙃🙂
@@MOTO_DOSE the same kind of injury
@@waterdust4648 just keep moving but don't hurt yourself by overdoing it is the best advise I can give. But I'm not a doctor.
Hi! Used this technique with a new pair of Hoka running shoes. I was able to train and finish an Ironman 70.3 race and an hal marathon two weeks later, with no pain! I also use a toe separator (only one, between 2nd and 3rd). I had to improvise my pad using paper tissues. Not perfect, but worked.
I have had this problem for years. Had steroid injection that worked for one week. The nurse had it too, decided on surgery but that only lasted a year and it returned. Raised supports are the only thing that works for me and even then I need to rest up. It is an absolute nuisance and because you have to watch how you position your feet when walking,, you tend to suffer with back pain. As a young woman growing up, to be told to wear big, wide flat shoes instead of pretty feminine ones was a bit depressing. The sad thing is no more striding out and long walks, no more playing squash. After a few years it went away, then occurred in the left foot. Now I have it in both feet. No one has ever explained how and why we get this complaint.
Same here in my left foot. I'm just 27 and used to own many different shoes and loved sneakers. Now the only shoes I can bear are types like skechers. I feel like I got knee and back pain too because I'm walking wrong. My doctor suggested me surgery but I really don't know if that's the best option.
@@Dee17 No I wouldnt have surgery. Although looking through UA-cam videos there is a Hyprocure one which discusses surgery which involves ankle surgery. It allows more space for the nerves in the foot to avoid damage. It is relatively new though. Im in the UK so dont know what sort of costs would be involved. Dont go for the surgery that removes the nerve cluster, it can grow back and dont bother with the injections, they are only temporary. Yes I wear Sketchers too and these days I just make do with the orthotic supports. Any small pad positioned under the foot and below the ball of the foot is helpful. I miss being athletic though, running, plaing squash and things like that, so annoying.
You are really THE best advisors. Two years of Morton's pain and numerous pairs of shoes; I spent about 45 min. cutting little pads from "fun foam" craft sheets (I'm an art teacher) and sticking them on the bottoms of my insoles with super strong carpet installation double-sided tape (my husband's in the carpet business)--absolutely cost-free solution. All my favorite shoes are my favorite shoes again, whereas in the past few months I had resorted to only crocs and my plastic foam birkenstock sandals. Hurray for Bob and Brad!
Thank you both for this video. I have had severe pain for going on three weeks. Initially, I had a cortisone shot that only helped for about a week. The pain is back. Your video literally helped me to walk again without near as much pain. The pain went from a 9 down to a 2 or 3. Thank you!!
Hi Bob and Brad! I just love your videos (especially in the morning with my tea). Your wonderful personalities/voices really calm me when I have an ailment. Brad, you are a hero for your tip about Morton's Neuroma! The use of pads like this has really been a lifesaver. I am re-watching this video today (just as a refresher) and I was reminded not to massage it. I recently had a foot massage with a pedicure and my foot pain increased afterwards and I know it was the result of pressing right on the "bad" part. Hope you guys have a wonderful day!
I've been suffering from Morton's Neuroma for 6 months after my last marathon, and haven't been able to train for any races since. This treatment saved me! And it's so simple and easy. Thank you so so much Brad!
Brad, if you think this is the best option for Morton's Neuroma then you have not had it severe enough. For minor or mild, yes this may ASSIST.
totally agree mines so bad i think im going to have cryo
@@Futura2500no fun to have Morton’s neuroma! I have 2 in right foot and 1 in the left.
It took 6 month of wide toe box shoes, never ever walk barefoot and massge the neuroma with Castor oil and ice after walking.
I ice at night too and hot wet wash cloth in the morning.
With lots of care and attention they will get better.
I could NOT ever walk right or stand barefoot from the pain. Very painful. Mine have calmed down and I’m walking little bit more every day. Check out
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Yes for me I tried it all for 2 years before the surgery. I am super happy with the results of the surgery.
Thank you for the great advice!
Here is my story. I've got my Morton's neuroma while alpine skiing. Sports clinic advised me wearing orthopaedics soles. It worked OK but I had to switch soles between shoes. My trauma also hold me back for few seasons. This year I decided give a try to snowboard. I've got myself 1.5 size bigger boots and tried to fit my custom soles inside. It failed miserably.
This advise really saved my feet. I removed standard insole and attached two layers of furniture skid felt with duct tape at the same place as at my 300CAD soles. This worked awesome. I spent 4 hours in the boots without pain clue.
amazing mate, reading all this gives me good vision of my future.
i think i developed neuromas in both feet from my last job in a warehouse, im only 23. if just some foot padding is all I need to reduce the sensation or even pressure and help these nerves heal then im not worried at all :]
I have heard of using a pad this way and have been given them by my orthotic makers. I have never been educated on how to use them. This is the best explanation I could have been given. You two are the best. Thanks so much. I will try this for sure.
I thank you both so much! I have been training for over 3 months for a 9.5 mile hike (4,500 foot elevation gain) out of the Grand Canyon. For the last 2 weeks I've successfully used your technique as I've hiked up and down significant altitude. While the pain is not gone, it is no longer the horrible stabbing sensation - now just a numbing fullness which is tolerable. I've had the MN since high school; had the right foot excised already; now at 65 yo, I'm good to go with your technique! May 25, 2016 will be our hike - can't wait! Thanks!
Nailed it and your little "device" made it all the way up the Bright Angel Trail. Thanks again. Now I'm looking for a video on the right way to sit in a chair avoiding hip bursitis.
Thanks Bob and Brad 🙌, starting to train for my 6th Marathon and the pain started. I will use your tips. Great content, watching from Australia 🇦🇺🏃♂️
Yet again, another Great Video by BOB&BRAD!
Amazing how well this works. I found that Croc flip flops made my feet feel good because there's a little ridge on top of the little bulge of metatarsals that I guess helps spread things out. The pads work great too.
Thank you very much. This is the first time I have not had this pain in my foot. I am beyond happy, thank you very much!
Pads have given me the most relief so far!
Almost word for word the same thing my orthopedist told me! He just recently diagnosed my condition, I thought I had a bone spur, looking forward to having less pain as a result of using these techniques.
Thank you so much. This really works!
Thanks for sharing your knowledge in such a humble way. All the best from Swansea in Wales.
U guys made this topic much more interesting.
Thank you. Any videos or treatment strategies for plantar plate/capsulitis??
Love these guys. They don't act like they're trying sell you another miracle product. Just good advise. I'm wanting to buy some shoe stretchers. Any recommendations? Thanks.
Going through this now. Did a little research online and found your video. Changed shoes, ibuprofen, rest and mortons pad. Almost back to normal.
Can't wait to try this. So far best thing has been chacos as well as vibram 5 toe shoes but this may help me wear all my other shoes.
ive been recovering from metatasalgia after 2 weeks has been better with rest and ice. however my podiatrist provided me with orthotics few days ago which has worsen metatasalgia! back to square one.. back to resting again. pads like these certainly are the way to go. no more exy orthotics for me. thank you for your video
I never had a problem with this crap until my dr gave me orthotics ughhhhh
So glad for this help! This problem used to occur on longer bike rides, and now occurs on shorter (1 hour rides), making me "say bad things" as I rip my shoe off and hop like a bunny, a cursing bunny! I have hammer toes and high arches, so am more predisposed for MN. Looking forward to riding pain free again. Thank you, guys!
"A cursing bunny" !!
LOL
Just built a pad into my insole. It's been about 5 minutes and the pain is less🥺🤗 unfortunately I used my back massager on the inflamed area today. 🙄 sooooo recovery will be longer. Thanks for the help. Falling apart in canada.
Hold the insole pad against the sole of your foot and then mark the underside with a permanent marker at the point where you want the pad. :)
Thanks...this makes it so much easier
Thank you. I was crying in pain from this and my podiatrist was for shit. You saved my foot!
Glad that we could help! You are welcome! :)
3 weeks water only fasting, the pain is gone 95 percent. Balance life and good habits it's all it takes. Glory to God.
I typically feel the symptom when I run. My question is should I run with the homemade insert in or only use it when I'm not running? Also thank you! Great channel. I find myself coming back quite often.
I was diagnosed with 5 neuroma's. 3 in my right foot and 2 in my left foot. 2 out of the 3, in my right foot, are located between the 2nd & 3rd metatarsal, and the 3rd and 4th metatarsal. The 3rd one is close to the heel. The 2 in the left foot are located between the 2nd & 3rd metatarsal, and the 3rd and 4th metatarsal. I suffered with constant burning pain for 5 years! I even went out and bought myself a wheelchair so that I could go out into the community and not have to stand. I finally found a podiatrist who treats them by injecting a solution of Vitamin B12 and alcohol. I just had my 4th round of injections yesterday, and the pain in my feet is about 90% better. I suffered needlessly for 5 years so I want to share this information so other people don't have to go through what I went through
David G Hmm Lucky you, Mr. G.. I got 2 neuromas in the right foot for 10 years now. Last year I got the same exact shots you got (alcohol and B12) the whole 9 yards, and it made everything WORSE!!!.. I kept getting the shots, because the doctor said on the day of the first injections, that he had a patient that didn't feel relief and improvement until a month after the last shot. So what the Hell!! I could wring his neck!
David G how does he work out where to nject and what is purpose of the B12?
+David G I wish I could see the rest of what you wrote here...the last part I see is ...." I finally found a podiatrist who treats them by injecting a solution of .." weird it did not open up for me. I might benefit from your info.
+Bridgit D (Miss Noitall) here is a copy of that
"them by injecting a solution of Vitamin B12 and alcohol. I just had my 4th round of injections yesterday, and the pain in my feet is about 90% better. I suffered needlessly for 5 years so I want to share this information so other people don't have to go through what I went through"
+Bridgit D (Miss Noitall) I actually used "rocker' shoes - Skechers are still available on eBay, going up a larger size to ensure the toe box was not pressured which enabled the inflammation to subside. I wore them for 2 years before learning thy were not good for normal foot motion. The action of the rolling motion from the rocker, stops the compression in the metatarsal bone end area, sort of flattening the action instead of a 90 degree bend that is somewhat normal at toes during toe -off walking action. I would only suggest this as a short as possible solution but it worked to manage my life so i could continue a reasonable level of activity. I Still have neuroma but no pain 'unless i break the rules of always wearing wear flat cushioned wide-toed footwear. Currently Nike Free most often. Flat sandals / boots work for dressier occasions :)
I have a Morton's Neuroma so I followed your advice and made the insert for my insoles. It worked magically for quite a while, so thank you!! Unfortunately, the pain came back even when using the inserts, and I decided to see an orthopedist. He gave me a cortisone shot and after 2 weeks I do not notice any improvement, maybe the pain is worse. The orthopedist has also suggested I try alcohol to kill the nerve involved. I am becoming leery of his suggestions, as he says he has GREAT success with surgeries, yet I can't find any information that substantiates such a claim. I have had very good luck with your recommendations in the past on other ailments as well, so I wanted to get your thoughts on cortisone shots and alcohol injections for Morton's Neuroma. Thank you so, so much for the videos you post. For me, they have been life savers!
How have things worked out for you? I've got a doctor who is talking to me about cortisone injections. She also said surgery would be a last resort because my foot would still feel numb.
I had my first surgery and it made it worse I went to another doctor and had a second surgery and I now have nerve pain in my 2 toes, which is suppose to be numb.
I have seen 9 different dr including physical therapy and my chiropractor
nobody knows what to do. I use essential oils and cut back my toenails
I have to wear sandals because of the oil. very sad indeed!
i just had surgery and its great
I have bilateral Morton's neuroma when I wear my hockey skates. The pain is progressive with use and absolutely brutal! I've taken Tylenol, ibuprofen, even Percocet to make the pain tolerable throughout the games. But as the nerve swells more and more, it becomes impossible to ignore. There have been times when I'd wished I had a vial of j lidocaine so I could inject the nerve myself and numb it for the duration of the games. I'm leaning towards the surgical incision and removal of the nerve section. I've heard about relapse, but even if that happened, it would still be worth getting that pain to stop.
my doctor is doing a stem cell injection next week
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Thank you., very helpful. Would you please consider making a video on Joplin's Neuroma (and include the Superficial Perineal Nerve)?
After 7 years bartending standing up for 12 hr shifts with no breaks 4 nights a week my feet and knees are destroyed. Hopefully this helps.
These guys are good!!! TY!!
I’m very excited to try this. :D I just figured out that Morton’s Neuroma was what was causing me so much pain while running and I remember it back a decade ago when I figure skated too. I always assumed I had to just suffer through it. But I really hope this works because the pain has been robbing the joy from my running. Thanks again guys.
Surgery is the best treatment. I had it removed and I'm flying now. 😉
Thank you😊
I got burning pain in that area with my cycling shoes. Comes and goes and the pain moves to the arch also. Cycling shoes are so hard on your feet. As you described on poorly made shoes like a cup, that sure describes cycling shoes. Super hard soles of plastic that squeeze you toes together. I’ll try the pad. Sounds like a fix. Thank you very much.
I did the same thing.... until I found ABEO shoes and orthotic insoles! WOW, what a difference it makes! ABEO makes insoles with high arch support and they have that metatarsal bump in it, which is a life saver! They also have flip flops, men’s and women’s sandals, dress shoes, walking and running shoes, boots and ankle boots!! They even make a fuzzy orthotic for your bedtime slippers, or they sell slippers with it built in. You can buy online or try them out at The Walking Company!! Your feet will love you for it!!
Jeannette Kohlhaas Thank you!!!!
Can you do an update on this one please if there are any new products or strengthening exercises which may help-thanks.
Thank you both. Any wide fitting sneakers you can recommend? Thank you.
Thank you!!!
As a professional ski boot fitter I deal with this problem on a fairly regular basis. An easy way to figure out where it goes on the insole is to find the hollow spot on your foot just behind the ball. Mark it with.....lipstick. Yes, lipstick. Remove the insole from your shoe, place it on a flat surface. Carefully place your foot on the insole as it would sit inside the shoe and stand up. On shoes that have been worn a while you can usually see where your toes have left imprints on the insole. The lipstick will transfer onto the insole and now you know just where to put the pad which is called a metatarsal arch.
I love this idea, thank you Bill!!
Wunderbar! Thanks a million! 🤓
How do you tell the difference between the neuroma and a plantar fibroma ? Different locations I think , and fibroma not a nerve bundle , isn’t that correct please ? Thanks .
I love you guys, you're just so fun
Thanks
My podiatrist said I need to do for both feet what I do for one. From the video this doesn't seem necessary? Thanks for the great video!
I have the pain and feeling of walking on rocks, but it is under my big toes and pinky toes of both feet. Would this kind of pad be helpful? It sounds like mine is not Morton's Neuroma, but something similar?
i had very similar situation but recently have been to a very helpful phyiso who has (almost) cured me. 2 main things. Look up pelvic floor stretches on youtube and most importantly calf stretches (do them everyday). also cut down on sugar as much as possible. hope this can help
Hi! You mention you have issues with cycling as well however you have a slightly different treatment. I am a triathlete and have had numbness when cycling for a while and now excruciating pain running and cycling and diagnosed with MN. Would love to hear what you do with your bike shoes. I have wide Lake shoes that are totally moldable so really cant get any better and still have issues! Thanks!
I have that long second toe, and had bunion surgery on one foot years ago. It’s only been recently that I’ve started having the pain you describe. Mine acts up when I’m on the treadmill. It’s so discouraging when I’m trying to keep active and then this happens. Surprisingly, I’m most comfortable wearing my ugly Birkenstock’s, but obviously, not on the treadmill!
Me too.Birks are the best..why I hate winter.
Gonna try this 🤞 here's hopin'
These dudes are hilarious! Very helpful for the ol neuroma!
I think I'll try furniture felt pads and layer them until I have the right layer of thickness.
Fantastic, in less than five minutes I stopped limping. Great presentation, make more videos!
+Susan N any further update?
+thetaijicentre Excellent results! My feet are still doing well even after 45 minutes on the elliptical trainer. I plan to pack some padding when we go back country hiking this month. Thank you!
would stretching help?
I have Morton's Toe, is the application and placement the same for this? I have Plantar Fasciitis. Thank you
So we put a pad in one shoe not both right? I have a neuroma on my left only.
I have had Morton's neuroma in my right foot for several years. My podiatrist recommended custom made orthotics. He said if after using orthotics doesn't fix the problem, surgery can be performed, cutting the nerves. I though he said that. I have taken pain killers, but as I'm nearly 66, ibuprofen is not recommended for over 65's. Can I have some sort of surgery to put an end to this Morton's neuroma. The pain killer doesn't relieve the pain totally and I'm very reluctant to take 2 ibuprofen when on the packet it says not to be taken for over 65's. I'm possibly seeing my doctor soon to get a referral to the podiatrist, whom I saw maybe 5 years ago..
Shoes soles wore out went to work for 9 hours with my left foot sole leveled on the left but worn to the sole on the right so i have this now
OK. I'm a groupie now. This is the best treatment video that I've seen. I know that this is common for joggers out there but I'm a 6'3 275lb rotational shot putter. I'm in training for worlds and this injury has crippled me like no other. Thank for putting this out. Excellent work.
*Navigation*
*0:47** Introduction Morton's Neuroma*
*1:52** Reduce pressure / Adjustment of your Footgear*
*3:55** Possible Example **4:20** Finished Result*
*6:00** Futher Treatmant* (Ice, Massage, Rest, Avoid "bad" Shoes like highheels.
You may find *Corticosteroids* usefull as well, a Physician consultion can be helpful here.
physicaltherapyvideo im a subscribersl and just wanted to know if my symptoms mean that i have this. Their will be times when i walk a feel a burning sensations on the bottom of my legs. Gave my self a massage where i felt the burning and then felt a tingling sensation on my toes. Like pins and needles. I do sit a lot and have bad posture making my back hurt and pressured. Any tips i can do. Thanks
can an orthotic also assist this phenomenon from progressing into pain on the neuroma? Meaning if one wears an orthotic, can that be brought to the orothic person when sizing up your needs to ensure this is also taken care of?
Where exactly do u place these
I wonder if natural anti-inflammatory foods, like garlic or ginger or turmeric would work. So far I'm lucky, in that my Morton's Neuroma only causes numbness in my middle toe, but no pain, so I don't know, but I would try that and see if it works before resorting to medication. And research what foods you might be eating that are having opposite effect, and eliminate those.
Great tip for abating pain caused by Norton's neuroma and more generally metatarsalgia. And best of all, this is a great occasion for some good old--and cheap!--DIY.
Suggestion: use Dr Scholls' Mole Foam w/ adhesive backing, and place the cutout on the bottom of the removable insole as opposed to taping them on the top (as suggested in this video).
Also, be sure to get wider fitting footwear with a generous toe box (NO other way around it since it's the culprit for your foot pain!), and learn how to massage and stretch your feet appropriately (including your toes!).
I have MN and Sesamoiditis in the same foot. Will this help relieve pain from both? Thank you guys so much for this video!
+Skinny Chick You may need more help than this. This looks like the kind of fix I'd use if I had no other options - like I left my shoes with met bars at home and had to walk a few blocks. Then I could fashion a "pad" with tissue paper and Scotch tape or whatever for a quick fix. Try the leather inserts instead or see a good orthopedist for conservative measures.
Helpful!
Hi guys.... I’ve had this for many years on my left foot only to get worse as the years go on. I do also have fibromyalgia and I believe it makes everything worse. well, it’s now in my right foot. Is this normal ???
Maybe when you find the right spot you could mark it on the insole. Thank you for this, I'm definitely going to give it a try!
Can anything be done for Notalgia Paresthetica?
I have Morton’s neuroma betwen 4th and 5th metatarsal.
This will change my life, thank you. We own a pest control business and I am usually stuck in the truck because I can't walk around and treat houses. Now I can, thank you!!!
Thank you so much. My husband made 2 of these last night for my feet and they worked!
If small scale fixes like this don't work, radiofrequency ablation is the way to go. It's minimally invasive (I hardly call it real surgery, even though it is). It's a short procedure, recovery time is minimal. You're back and running in 3 weeks.
I’d like to know more about this
Can you ice it or stretch it? Bc the pad doesn’t heP me. It only adds to the pressure.
Sorry which is the right spot? Right under the neurinoma? Thanks
Will a tens machine help ?
Sorry not clear the exact shape and look of the small piece you added. To the circular one. Thanks
Thank you so much for this video. I have been in excruciating pain and awaiting for ultrasound to confirm what doctor thinks is Mortons neuroma. I've been wearing a boot to immobilize but have just created a duct tape cushion as recommended and I can walk in regular wide toed shoes with nominal pain. I have been icing but will work with heat. Hopefully I can avoid steroid shots or surgery. Thanks again!!!
Very late response. Just seeing this. How are you?
everyone's talking about relief but I'll be the first to ask - can this injury be CURED?
No not really. Surgery is an option but not always successful. Cryosurgery is out now and a much less invasive option and less risky if it doesn’t work out
I've had Morton's neuroma as long as I can remember.For the longest time no one was able to tell me what the problem was. I self-diagnosed it about a year-and-a-half ago after seeing one of your videos. My doctor agreed, that was what I had. He told me to get an insole for my shoes. The only thing that did was hurt the arch of my foot. In recent years it's gotten worse and worse to the point now that there is only one shoe that I can wear and that's a Crocs sandal. For some reason my feet don't hurt when I'm wearing Crocs. Sometimes it's hard to explain to people why, when I'm wearing my suit I have a dark pair of Crocs shoes on. I'm wondering is Morton's neuroma curable or can the symptoms only be relieved. I'm told surgery is the only way to fix it, but I'm concerned about losing sensitivity in that area of my foot by eliminating the nerve.
Same, as soon as I walk 30-40 mins, BAM, my mortins nueroma kicks ON and aches-BURnS-hurts like a sob!
I'm right there with you. There are 2 promising options out there. Radio frequency ablation and cryosurgery. Both are had to come across as they are only done in a handful of places nationwide.
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hi jeff dont know if you are still active on here . i had very similar situation but recently have been to a very helpful phyiso who has (almost) cured me. 2 main things. Look up pelvic floor stretches on youtube and most importantly calf stretches. also cut down on sugar as much as possible. hope this can help
Orthofeet shoes have helped me.
OMG - great life hack! I've had this issue for a while now and never bothered to look into a fix. During running my foot would go numb (rock in the shoe feeling/numbness) and it would subside shortly after my run. This last run my foot stayed numb and I got to researching ... so glad I found your video! I hacked up an old yoga mat and used some craft glue dots... brilliant! My 4 mile run today was awesome. THANK YOU!
depending on your Dr, $500!!! in Seattle area!
i was diagnosed with morton's neuroma nearly 3 years ago, in 2020, by a podiatrist who offered virtually nothing as a treatment. It was pretty sudden onset. My symptoms are much worse than the pebble in a shoe you mentioned. feels like my socks are wadded up under all my toes of both feet and gradually worsening with numbing under toes and on metatarsal heads- bottom of feet. saw neuro who did an emg which did not show much either. Tried a foot pad with no results. I have no idea what to do and am not entertaining surgery. Not painful to speak of but uncomfortable with weight on footpads unless i have good, supportive shoes on. As long as i haves shoes on, i can work, maintain a normal life and walk for exercise...treadmill and in my hilly neighborhood. I am concerned since forefeet are gradually getting more numb. I don't want to become an invalid at some point (am now 72) but nobody is helping me.
I started having pain on the underside of my 3rd left toe. Felt a little ball, put some Ichtholan 20% salve on the spot and covered it with bandaid while I slept. Next morgen no more pain and that ball was greatly reduced.
I've had this condition for many years but will it ever go away without surgery ? cortisone injections make it much worse
I have this and also have a swollen toe. Is the swelling from this too?
A few months back when I just woke while trying to walk to the bathroom I accidentally slam my feet to the wall. The fourth toe become blue black for a awhile and after that I notice the swell never reduce and when I pressure the joint at the middle it stings abit. How to ease the swell and what is the cause of it ??
why don't you just test the pad (step on it) while it's outside of your shoe (on the floor) instead of putting it in your shoe and then pulling it back out when it's not right? you wouldn't even have to tape it before you figure out where it's supposed to go.
+Brook Downs there is also a relationship to the footwear. If you like, you can say that that floor is neutral and that it will not necessarily give same feel as with inside a shoe. And then it depends on how seriously inflamed it is at any given stage. [there is much more sensitivity between different surfaces when inflamed i.e. can tolerate more when the neuroma is 'settled'].
to the PT in the video, have you had a cortisone shot for your MN?
This was not the answer for me. Tried moving it to all different spots but no relief. The answer for me was to take two insoles (the ones I used were thin) one on top of the other and then cut out a rectangle where I was feeling the pain. Not sure how this will impact the rest of my foot over time but at least it is relief from the problem.
Has this helped you permanently?
Finally saw foot dr for mortons n. Got a injection instant relief, but I had been separating the toes on that toenail polish salon separators overnight and that helped a whole lot!! But I've been walking more and saw dr foot with
@Brad What bike shoe do you wear?
So during winter, I’m using these dr. Martens boots. They’re not exactly narrow right but my feet are kinda wide flat footed, so I guess for me it’d count as a narrow shoe. I’ve had similar boots, same thing. But, it’s only occasionally been telling me by this “clicking”, so I never gave it much though, just felt strange. But this winter, I felt it more and more, but never once running which I do every second day. So I did a quick test before heading out, put on the boot, lifted myself up on the toes, click, did the same with the running shoes, nothing. But, it seems I had pushed it too far, long walks in the boots, and now I’ve had pain/discomfort walking for over a week! And no running, sigh.. So this inflammation of the nerve, doesn’t it just go away if you’re not bugging it??
Does it help with the numbness that results from the neuroma?
Could you talk about Joplin’s neuroma?