Understanding Your Treatment Options for Morton's Neuroma

There’s nothing quite as annoying as having a pebble in your shoe. That’s until you take off your shoe, shake it out, and realize nothing is there. At that point, that annoyance might grow to concern as you realize that the problem wasn’t with a foreign object but instead lies with your foot. 

If that sounds familiar, you probably have Morton’s neuroma. This condition causes that sensation in the bottom of your foot, often leading to pain. Our team at Rogers Foot & Ankle Institute provides targeted treatment for neuroma at our offices in American Fork or Saratoga Springs, Utah. 

Before we explore treatment options that can make a difference, it’s helpful to understand why you feel that unwelcome sensation in the first place. 

What causes Morton’s neuroma

Morton’s neuroma develops when there’s a problem with the tissue that runs between the bones that connect your toes and your ankle. When that tissue thickens, it can press on the surrounding nerves. 

That leads to symptoms like:

• A feeling like there’s a pebble in your shoe under the ball of your foot
• Tingling
• A burning sensation
• Numbness
• Pain when you walk
• A clicking sensation as the thickened tissue rubs against your bones

Ultimately, all of this amounts to plenty of discomfort. So, if you have Morton’s neuroma, you’re probably wondering how to find relief. 

Treating your foot pain

Fortunately, our team at Rogers Foot & Ankle Institute offers a variety of treatments for Morton’s neuroma that we can explore with you. 

We usually start with conservative options like shoes with a wider toe box and custom orthotics to put in your shoes. Because overly tight and narrow shoes put pressure on the tissue in your foot, they worsen your symptoms. As a result, something as simple as changing your footwear can make a significant difference.

Icing the area and avoiding high-impact activities can also help.  

If shoe and lifestyle changes aren’t sufficient, we can explore additional ways to ease your pain. Many people get relief with corticosteroid injections to reduce inflammation in the targeted tissue. 

When injection-based treatment doesn’t soothe the discomfort, we can explore surgery. Decompression surgery eases pressure on the affected nerve, or we can remove the nerve. 

At Rogers Foot & Ankle Institute, we have a team of skilled surgeons ready to perform the procedure you need to finally put a stop to those painful symptoms. That said, we always start with conservative treatment options and scale up until you find relief. 

To explore your Morton’s neuroma treatment options, contact our team at the Rogers Foot & Ankle Institute by calling us at (801) 756-4200.