Foot Neuroma or Something Else? How to Know for Sure!

In today’s video, we’re diving deep into foot neuromas-a common yet often misunderstood condition that affects many people. Whether you’re experiencing foot pain or just curious about this condition, we’ve got you covered!
🔍 What is a Foot Neuroma? We’ll explain what a foot neuroma is, including its definition and how it develops. Learn about the anatomy of the foot and how a neuroma can cause discomfort.
🩺 Symptoms and Diagnosis Discover the typical symptoms of a foot neuroma, such as sharp or burning pain in the ball of the foot. We’ll also discuss how doctors diagnose this condition through physical exams and imaging.
⚕️ Treatment Options From conservative treatments like shoe modifications and physical therapy to more advanced options such as injections and surgery, we’ll cover various strategies to manage and treat foot neuromas effectively.
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[@love2cycle2]

I have had two injections for this condition. The first time the x-ray diagnosed Morton's neuroma was caused by tight shoes. I got rid of the shoes and the injection got rid of the pain in a few weeks. The second time was 3 decades later when I was cycling about 50 miles per day with soft bottom athletic shoes. I got an injection and also changed to stiff bottom cycling specific shoes. The injection (which is a bit painful) got rid of about 85-90% of the problem in the first 3 weeks. I also was given some adhesive egg or teardrop shaped pads to place in my shoes to support the metatarsal arch behind the problem area. Time to time I still have a small amount of discomfort, but the health benefits of that exercise out weighs any discomfort I have so I continue to cycle most every day for 60-90 minutes. Thanks for all the great informative videos. I really appreciate having access to you both and all the doctors you have as guests.

[@Judy-fi7ce]

Greetings from America. Interesting and informative video. I was diagnosed by an orthopedic surgeon as having Morton's Neuroma. I did not have any tests or injections, he knew by my description that I had a neuroma. And by the way, it was P A I N F U L. Ouch! I could hardly walk. The doc said mine was most likely cause by the fact that I had flat feet, which I have had all my life. He said due to not having any arches, as my feet are extremely flat, that when I walk, there is no arch to cushion the impact and my feet were taking a direct impact. He recommended longitudinal, metatarsal arch supports, which worked. I also found that I could just put a cotton ball under the affected area which also worked well. My neuroma was under the toe next to the small toe. I've had this condition for about 30 years. It has mostly gone away. Once in a while it acts up.

[@moonjumpsoverthecow]

Somehow this channel always posts videos that are highly relevant to me at the time. I’ve got foot pain that google told me could be morton’s neuroma. It feels like I’m stepping on the bands on my foot pad and I have to relieve pressure off it immediately.

[@phinfogg3960]

I thought I had a Morton’s Neuroma, but it was diagnosed as metatarsalgia. I got a cortisone injection and started wearing Hoka’s and not going bare foot in the house. That has cured my foot problem. I now walk several miles a day with no problem. I am a Hoka fan and wear them everyday, much to my wife’s chagrin.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

People looovvvvve the Hokas.

[@user-xr5qr3rw3x]

thank you for sharing

[@Dreadnought16]

Thanks very much for this talk. I’m currently experiencing prolonged pain in my toes and feet. This will help direct self learning while I wait to see my doctor.

[@elaineerickson2803]

Thank you I enjoy watching your videos! Question I’m having both my hips done on same day in November and wondering if you have any information on post care, I can only finds videos on one hip surgery. Thank you❤

[@SnookieGalore]

Dr. Aurora is my doctor and he is practical and no nonsense on theses issues. Trust his expertise.

[@chrispella9058]

3 yrs ago I got a sudden pain with bruising on the side of my big toe from just walking in the door from doing errands. Felt like I had a pebble below my 3/4 toe area after in the padding of my left foot. GP was no help. Asked for a xray but she just laughed and changed the subject (phone call appt.) I went to a podiatrist which took a month to get in. She taped my foot up with a pad underneath and told me to try that for a few days an report back. It came off in my sleep. Follow up was 2 wks later which was her standard procedure I was told no sooner. Great 😢. All she wanted to do was sell me custom orthotics. Still having pain. Went to Physio in desperation. Helped a little. Eventually I saw a 2nd podiatrist and he advised that I had Metatarsalgia and showed me some stretches to do also to fill a wine bottle with hot water to roll under my foot. He also told me to get some blue superfeet insoles. So glad I went for a 2nd opinion. It still bothers me occasionally as I am an avid walker. I use CBD pain cream when it flares up which really helps. Stretches also help. No one could tell me what actually happened to cause the sudden pain with bruising initially.

[@blondeenotsomuch]

So I think I had this. I stopped wearing snug shoes long ago, but sensation of an electric shock going through my foot with each stride didn't go away. One day I ran through my house barefoot to catch a phone call. I stepped on a shedding rake that had fallen on the floor. It had a long row of upturned teeth that went thru my foot. I went to the e.r., it was a wicked looking x-ray. They loaded me with ketamine and removed it. They gave me a dose of morphine for the road and 2 weeks worth of antibiotics. I didn't need any more pain meds and that electric shooting pain has been gone ever since. Thankfully. I wouldn't recommend stepping on a rake, but obviously something changed.

[@riverbender9898]

I had a Morton's Neuroma surgically removed 35 years ago. What a relief! Thanks for that report Gents.

[@hammmer55]

Wow! So glad you put this out. An avid cyclist, I was diagnosed with MN after some very painful moments during a mountain cycling trip. Did a steroid injection which worked well and made some adjustments in my cycling shoes and added the metatarsal pads to my shoes. I’ve only had to get one more shot, and it’s helped considerably. There is a surgery option, but the thought of not being able to feel a few toes didn’t sit well with me. I’m finding out it’s a manageable thing as long as I don’t climb any BIG mountains for long periods of time! Thanks for all your helpful videos 👍 absolutely enjoy the humor!😆

[@FastFless]

Cortisone worked for me - permanently fixed...but the injection was extremely painful!

[@Dakiraun]

I made the switch to boxed-toe, zero-drop type shoes about a year ago now; heck of a nice difference. They are much more comfortable to wear over the course of the day, and much more comfortable to walk in. A few years prior, I used to wear Vibrams Five Fingers a lot, but as a pretty large guy (6'2", 215lb) I would wear through them so fast they were just expensive to keep using. The minimalism boxed-toe shoes are very close to that sensation, and I find my feet are very comfortable now; no more aches or issues (I'm a few months shy of 50). When you look back in hind-sight, it's shocking how many shoes and boots really distort the natural layout of the feet, which leads to all sorts of problems over time.

[@GrooveyBobby]

I have had a Morton’s Neuroma for about 15 years - a simple Botox shot into the area is amazing at fixing the issue …mine was probably caused from 16 years of military service running in boots and pounding on concrete. Thanks for all the wonderful information docs ❤

[@gloriayouchisonbrown7734]

Great information

[@george7672]

When is plantar plate repair needed?

[@derrickkissoon8891]

Good day... can you make a video on R alpha lipoic acid and S alpha lipoic acid? Is it that good?

[@BobDobbs681]

I never heard a proper name for my condition but I was feeling a mild "electric shock" sensation in the ball of one foot when hiking. I wouldn't call it pain but it was annoying. An x-ray showed two metatarsals unusually close together, presumably pinching a nerve. My podiatrist gave me Spenco walker/runner insoles that had a bump molded in that would spread the metatarsals slightly. He put a bandage on the bottom of the insole under the bump to make the effect more pronounced. It worked and now I'm fine when hiking.

[@tomaylor3683]

I was having the intense pain between the 3rd & 4th toes and the feeling of my sock being bunched up behind the toes. After 6 weeks of PT, that was useless, I got an injection and the pain was gone almost immediately. The PTist recommended wide Merrell’s hiking boots or similar. As I said, no pain for months.

[@pattylacroix246]

Will you talk about bunions. Mine has progressively gotten worse even though I have worn orthotics for years. Is there help with this problem besides surgery.

[@mancello]

It took a lot of nerve to create this video. I'm glad nobody was nervous in doing so.😅

[@ozzielinkin]

heheheheh

[@denisesavoye6884]

I was diagnosed with MN but my chiropractor gave me lazor treatments for a few weeks. Also wore orthotics and pads behind my metatarsal area. After 3 months the pain was gone and I did a lot of walking in Scotland for 2 weeks with no pain. I am careful to wear pads under my foot.

[@teresaforsyth6185]

Thirty years ago, as a bedside nurse, after failing all non-invasive, I requested surgery. Ortho who supervised screwed up my foot so badly that it affected my career as a bed side nurse. And that foot surgery affected the knee. Thirty years ago is a long time; but like a "do-over". Sigh.

[@andrelemoine1815]

Never wore tight fitting and narrow shoes, nor had a job that required standing, nor am I obese but got Morton's Neuroma anyway The pain was atrocious, sharp shock-like pain that limited walking. Orthotic, and box like shoes helped a bit before the pain eventually returned. Had surgery to cut the tendon to allow more space between the toes. Eventually helped a lot but must be careful to wear my orthotics. No pretty shoes for me.😢 My feet still have the numbness. Sure is debilitating.

[@Lilylou1fromtheUK.]

I have just been diagnosed with a Morton's Neuroma and Planter fasciitis in my left foot, my 2nd and 3rd toes feel numb and it also feels like I am walking on a pebble constantly, it is also painful that I have to take the pressure off my foot. I was born with slightly deformed feet where my little toes cross over the toe next to it and I am flat footed. When I was working I had to wear steel toe capped trainers as I was a building custodian, I was on my feet for most of the day and some days I would walk to and from work which was around 1 and 1/2 mile if my husband had the car. when I got home my feet were very painful, I would take anti inflammatory pain killers and put anti Inflammatory gel on my foot, I just thought it was because of being on my feet for so long. I put up with it for around 7/8 years, I have now had to finish work due to health problems, I am 56 years old. I am now just waiting to see what my treatment will be.

[@MrMockingbird1313]

Hey Docs, I had a condition you did NOT describe. Mine was a bone spur between the 2nd and 3rd phalanges. It was not seen on xrays. My doc could feel it with his finger tips. It really messed me up. Doc removed it with surgery. It never came back.

[@RichRich1955]

Imo shoes aren't wide enough. Not sure why. They've been making shoes for centuries. I have D width feet but D width shoes will be too tight. I use 2 pair of thin inner socks. Even a thicker sock is enough to cause mortons neuroma.

[@phinfogg3960]

Thanks!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Wow thank you so much!!!!

[@jimhenderson387]

Very interesting. I've had 2 cortisone shots, with many years in between them, for plantar fasciaitis (spelling?). I was apprehensive because I had read and heard how painful the injection was. But on both occasions I felt no pain and my foot problems were taken care of. I still don't know why they didn't hurt, but I'll take it!

[@jsand8301]

If it feels like you have a rock in your shoe and you can't find it, you have a Morton's Neuroma. The symptoms and the pain will go away if you just quit walking. Surgery was my solution and I do not regret having it done.

[@Cookie7294]

Acupuncture and a change of footwear worked for me.

[@woodturner1954]

Some time ago I had plantars fasciitis in 1 foot. Wore special inserts for several years. It's gotten better to the point the inserts are painful so don't use them any more. No issues in 3 years with pain. The only annoying issue is I have the feeling when walking that I've got a sock rolled up under my toes. Both feet. Not painful just pressure that gets painful eventually. This happen even when wearing the inserts. There's no swelling or anything I can feel, just odd. I was told it's a permanent nerve damage. Any thoughts?

[@allochica]

Mine developed after a hairline fracture from track and field. Got that baby removed and now my two toes aren’t webbed anymore lol double whammy ❤

[@I_am_archie]

Damn my feet hurt. I pop my toes and foot and ankle to relieve it.. 🥺

[@24-7flounderproblem]

Same here..😢im a landscaper and walk alot also was a chef for 25 years my damn feet are shot😢

[@melissabrown6254]

The comment about the parade killed me LOL All I thought is how ironic a parade that would be with nobody walking in it. Maybe a fire works display instead.

[@jimnicosia5934]

My wife said my brains are in my feet. Is that possible?😊

[@TheKyPerson]

The queen of Spain had to ditch her high heels because she has metatarsalgia and a morton's neuroma.

[@nicevideomancanada]

I think this is what I have. I have wondered for about 4 years. I wasn't searching for this, these bozoes just showed up in my feed

[@DrDennis]

Camera focus is horrible

[@Lazybones52]

Canadian people are funny looking

[@HealthHaven998]

thank you for sharing

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Welcome