MORTTON’s NEUROMA

A Morton’s neuroma is a swollen , inflamed nerve located between the bones at the ball of the foot. The mist commmon location is in either the second or third spacing from the base of big toe.

• Morton's neuroma is a swollen, inflamed nerve in the foot.
• Morton's neuroma causes a "burning" sharp pain on the bottom of the foot.
• Treatments for Morton's neuroma include resting the foot, better-fitting shoes, anti-inflammatory medications, ice packs, and surgery.
• A Morton's neuroma is caused by compression of the nerve of sensation between the ends of the metatarsal bones at the base of the toes.
• Improper footwear can also lead to Morton’s neuroma.

• Metatarsalgia :- pain in the ball of foot
• Burning and sharp pain.
• Numbness .
• Radiating pain to toes .
• Pain increases by walking.

• Manual therapy
• Manual therapy and manipulations have been shown to improve symptoms in the treatment of Morton’s neuroma.
• Mobilisation and manipulation
• Ice pack
• Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapyhas been shown to be a potentially useful modality to reduce pain in patients with Morton's neuroma