Morton's Neuroma and Metatarsalgia: What's the Difference?

[@brianrichards7006]

This is an informative video. No one else has explained the difference between Morton's neuroma and Metatarsalgia. I'm going to try putting a pad just behind the metatarsals. I think that's what you meant when you said "putting a piece behind the metatarsals", but not sure. Thank you again.

[@Ali-ct9pb]

That was a great explanation for me as well. I am 68 now. I was told in my early forties that I had a nerve neuroma, but wasn’t given this history of cause or symptoms. I could not wear shoes with little padding. I worked for the postal service and stood on concrete floors all day, other than occasional sitting. I was a window clerk, and mail processor clerk, and supply clerk along with many other duties. The discomfort only came when I had little padding in my shoe. I bought lots of different shoes. I usually hike a lot in the mountains, but my current work has me working half days and I can’t get out to the mountains. I work on concrete floors as a sales clerk and furniture painter. I have orthotics, but they end up hurting by the end of the day. I bought them at the Good Feet store years ago. I recently remembered that I had a hairline fracture in this foot when I was 13 years old. I broke the second toe from the big toe. Would this be possibly some arthritis in my foot? Is their any correlation between the two? My other foot is fine. My foot hurt so much yesterday that i took some ibuprofen, rubbed arnica cream and placed a hot rice bag on it. It helps. None of my shoes help relieve the pain. Just being barefooted helps. Usually. But not yesterday. I’m up late waiting for the pain to go away. I ended up with a Charlie horse. I drank some Calm, for the magnesium. I’m feeling better, but hoping I feel better later today. It’s 3:00 am now for me. Thanks if you are still answering these comments. I see this is from 4 years ago. I saw a reference to one of your other videos. Watched it. I will try your recommendation. Thank you. This was very helpful to understand.

[@banannalouise]

This was VERY helpful to help me understand the metatarsalgia that I have! My podiatrist never quite explained it well with me, and imo, an important part of a dr’s job is to educate…especially when the issue will be chronic, ongoing, and there are things the patient could do to alleviate. This was nicely done. Thank you!

[@ewanmc1110]

Really love ur clear explanations. If u use better camera for filming, it would be nicer. Thanks a lot.

[@sirslickrock]

In regards to Metatarsalgia (the second one)I have what I have to say is beyond a severe case of it…. When I join the service I lost a lot of sensation in the bottom of my feet do the running, marching/rucking, all that usual Marine and Army stuff (I was in both branches). While I was in my boot and foot was pierced by jagged/pointy rebar. Days later I was hastily patched up and resumed the mission. Years later, I got out of Active Duty, the sensation started to come back, but also pain where and how you described along with a circular scar in the same spot. I had a surgery in the Reserves for it but that failed. And before I could get a follow-up, my time was up and I had to get out. (I couldn’t run for any sustained distance or even do push ups because of the strain on my feet). Since then, my wife and I have been getting the scar tissue out with a scalpels and other various tools. My question is: other than trying to get another surgery; What are some other methods I can use to correct this issue?

[@cluisap]

I've been for YEARS with this situation, trying to get a diagnosis with all types of doctors(many) looking to get help, I, even had acupuncture. I had x-rays and mri. All the results were normal, images didn't show any problems with my feet. But I keep having pain and discomforts. Until today I've heard about Mortons Neuroma on the news. I said, "BINGO, that's what I'm feeling on my feet." Thank you for the clear explanation. I'm going to talk with my chiropractor to see if he can help me on that. ❤

[@crispycruiser4654]

I think the thing everybody is wondering is what is the recovery time on this? I've been dealing with it on both feet for a few months now (too many heel raises) and nothing works. It's not getting better and I've thrown the kitchen sink at it including expensive cash pay treatments like shockwave. This is very frustrating.

[@bobc.5698]

I've had metatarsalgia now.. going on 6 years. It doesn't go away....ever. The top of my foot is sensitive to having a shoe on also.

[@R-Lee-]

Maybe not for you but for other people it does

[@JoeMurphysGuitarlessons]

I’m having the same problem Bob, had it for months, driving me crazy

[@KallutoZoldyck]

Maybe transition to minimalist shoes very slowly and perhaps then it will fade from your foot being stronger. Don't expect this to be a painless transition though.

[@VisaFan81]

1.5 year for me, using $8 pads i put in my shoes reduces the pain significantly, you can find them on amazon search for "Pedag Drop Anatomically Correct Metatarsal Arch Pads", make sure you DON'T put them where the pain is, i need be placed where the arch of the foot is. hope this helps with your issue

[@_INFINI_]

You might have Morton's neuroma too

[@Desaundrea]

Hi Doc. Thank you for this video. I am a type 2 diabetic who recently noticed this pain in my foot 🦶🏽. My whole foot was burning yet “itchy” at the same time. Just the left foot. This event happened for a total of I do have neuro injury’s in my C spine and L spine, all the way to S1, but I only felt nerve issue in the left foot only

[@OrthoEvalPal]

So Mary Ann, there are many diagnoses to consider here and would be unfair to guess without a full examination

[@فاضلصباح-ت2خ]

مرحبا دكتور ارجو منك ان تجيبني إن قدمي يألمني منذ ٤ أعوام وعملت فحص ايكو ولم يضهر اي شي ولكن الدكتور يقول هذا مورتو ويجب أن أعمل العمليه وانا لا اريد العمليه بماذا تنصحني وشكرا

[@officialbreakfastwithbei778]

You’re a really great teacher. Thank you

[@mk_ultrarunner]

I've been to an ortho and podiatrist. Ortho said I had a sprain and podiatrist said I had capsulitis of the MTP joint with possible AVR. I had Xrays twice, neither showing a stress fracture. I mentioned Morton's Neuroma b/c I get numbness and tingling with occasional jolt twinges that run through my foot spawning from the 3rd toe. I also mention Metatarsalgia. I believe I maybe did have a strain from sprints, but resulted b/c of metatarsalgia. Pain is felt top and bottom of the metatarsal head at the third toe. I have been breaking in some orthotics and they seem to help and taking a 5 day pack of steroids for the inflammation in the joint. I'm also using meta pads in my other shoes, but they seem to put more pressure on the PF at the arch and hurt a bit. So I'm wondering if I also have MN as well b/c of the numbness/tingling. Would an MRI show all these problems? And do I have to wear an ortho forever? Should I wear in both shoes too? I am long distance ultra-runner as well.

[@barrontael7109]

Yes please use a mic so we can learn your knowledge 😉

[@Adarrra13]

I got neuroma and fixed it with barefoot shoes (more space for forefeet), massage and feet exercise. BUT then I changed my barefoot sandals to another brand, with thinner sole. And now I got metatarsalgia...

[@d.o.smiles4836]

This is fantastic! Thanks for the thorough information!

[@raymondclark1657]

Thank you for this informative video, which explains better than just reading an article. I like idea of of arch support up and below the ball of the foot. I think my problem is more Metatarsalgia. I live in Mexico, Cement floors with tiles.

[@OrthoEvalPal]

Thanks Raymond! Yes, hard surfaces, tight calves, shoewear are all contributors

[@renren7233]

I have been diagnosed a Mortons neuroma, but I think it is Metatarsalgia. I don't have pain when they squeese my foot , the pain is when they squeese below my foot/ on the ball of the foot. It hurts really much when I walk barefoot.

[@Travelinalong5553]

Did u have a mri

[@rexbabyrabbits]

Bursitis can form in the forefoot as well

[@opeyemiabifarin2273]

Thank you for this video, educative 🙏🏽.

[@Neverloerchky]

I finally understand my problem. I have that irritation, all along the top of my foot over met heads. Worse with shoes on like a vise

[@williamnelson609]

Thanks for the explanation of the differences. Can you describe the orthotic you would use for Metatarsalgia?

[@OrthoEvalPal]

I will do my best in a future video. I have it on my list.

[@yeah112358]

Thanks for this. I was diagnosed with Mortons Neuroma several years back after training for my 2nd half marathon. I was really bummed. I had the exact symptoms you described. I got steroid shots in the affected area. The doc said to back off high impact activity, but I could do elliptical type stuff. It did get better after I stopped running and switched to lower impact stuff. But the pain is starting to come back now after a couple years-even on the elliptical. I don't remember my doc mentioning a tight calf. I'll have to try some calf stretches and see if that helps. Thanks.

[@OrthoEvalPal]

Best of luck!

[@jjdiddle7150]

Roll your foot out with the lacrosse ball first thing in the morning for one minute each foot. I also have been wearing barefoot shoes and doing a lot of calf raises with the shoes and it seems to help.

[@samon4501]

Try zero drop shoes like Altra

[@xsavalos]

May be time to stop the impact. Weight training or just walking.

[@joshe3713]

Thank you , you may have shown me that I have gout instead of metatarsalgia

[@karenimran3349]

I had a steroid injection last week for Morton’s Neuroma. Wow!! It’s a painful condition. I get burning sensation in my feet at night. I developed this due to breaking my foot and suffering five fractures.

[@sineadsheridan6305]

Im getting one next week , has it worked for you at all ?????

[@karenimran3349]

@@sineadsheridan6305sorry I’ve just seen your question. The first injection didn’t help . The second one did as it was done with ultrasound, so the scan pinpointed where the neuroma was, and that injection helped.

[@arungupta2276]

RAJSHRI commenting: I have Morton’s Neuroma on my right foot.. Cause could be standing spell..putting pressure more on the front as my house slippers have my toes print.. with coconut oil massage and hot and cold fomentation therapy as advised by my doctors and 🆘 pain killers it has much improved..only sad part is being a Indian Classical dancer, dancing or teaching dance probably won’t be possible.. Well informative video..as explained by my Doctors too.. Thank you

[@dillyheslop7031]

God I think I have both of these, booked to go and see a chiropractor, hope it clears!

[@ih8suvz]

I think I have Metatarsalgia. Big pain on the top and bottom of my foot. Swollen and red too.

[@thesecrethiker7454]

I've just got back from a week's walking holiday, it feels like I've a bone sticking through the bottom on my pad on the 2nd largest toe... I've no pain but yes I think it maybe Metatarsalgia.

[@dennisboswell1928]

Great video! I completely understand the difference between the two. Thanks Doctor.

[@OrthoEvalPal]

Glad it was helpful Dennis!

[@Christianjfit24]

So it appears I don’t have either of these… not sure what I have. But pain is all along the inner foot (top of that first meta tarsal) When I dorsiflex and crunch my toes… I have zero range compared to my left foot and it hurts when I crunch my toes. There is some clicking. But the pain the mostly on the joint itself.

[@daboxer181]

Do you have videos about treatment for metatarsalga? Based on your description I know that's exactly what I have

[@OrthoEvalPal]

Here you go. Metatarsal Pad (Correct Placement) kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4S8q5eKm8iWsKM

[@pollytyra2428]

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[@CajunPride777]

Helpful video thanks for sharing👍. I do have a question though. Can metatarsalgia cause numbing and shooting pains up the leg? My pain started under my big toe(sole) then moved to the pinky toe on the ball of my foot. I don't have insurance so I'm trying to find as much information on it as I can.

[@patriciascott4211]

I have metasarsalgia and Morton’s Neuroma for about 8 years. But I haven’t worn heels in about 25 years because I also have plantar fasciitis and Sinus Tarsi syndrome. My poor size 10.5 wide feet are a mess. I had surgery for Plantar Fasciitis about 12 years ago which helped but it’s back. I’m a hospital employee on my feet a lot. I am having Metatarsal surgery in 2 weeks on one foot. I’m a little nervous

[@bonnieoles4212]

Thank you for this video! I have pain on the bottom and side of my left foot starting from the middle of the foot and going up to the big toe. It's quite painful on the ball under the big toe. It's painful if I squeeze on the top and bottom of this area. Am going to see the foot dr. in 3 days. I sure hope we can fix this problem!

[@OrthoEvalPal]

Yes, that is a good plan and these things are manageable

[@MrMatthew7390]

Quick question and I’m not sure if you got the answer. When I get home and take off my work boots. I get a cramp type thing between my big toe and the toe next to it(in that general area) and the only way to relieve it is by standing up with my full body weight on my feet.

[@ithacacomments4811]

I have impingement in the nerve roots to my 3rd and 4th toes in my spine L5 S1. My toes feel numbish but I feel pain if I pinch them.

[@davehill5539]

Nice differentiation

[@OrthoEvalPal]

Thanks a lot Dave!

[@davesperandio5092]

What to do when the pain from metatarsalgia starts to shift into your 2nd and 3rd toes? Besides stop playing basketball.... 😅😅

[@susancarter2870]

I have had the surgery before years ago .but it's back again .what I need to do go back to surgery again .can't walk on foot pain is a 10

[@bhav213]

I think I have both conditions in both feet. Is that possible? I have PF and the pain made me want to walk on my forefoot. Eventually I developed pain in the balls of my foot and also an almost constant ache/burn under the toes. I can't sleep at night because of both the ache and the pain in the ball of the foot

[@julievanmeter2852]

My big toe and the 2nd are separating,which they call scandal toes I think?? I have a knot mainly at 2nd toe,bigger than a pea. Very painful, constantly getting cramps where my toes start crossing over each other. Alot of PAIN. PLZ HELP!!

[@paulawilson5926]

The pain I have is electrical shocks when my toes are squeezed together. The only shoes I can wear are a certain kind of Nike flip-flops that are hard to find. The cushion and tight fit on my narrow feet make it bearable to walk. I have not gone barefoot in 20 years. I have neuromas in both of my feet same area. I also suffer from sciatic nerve pain and inflammation and also suffer electrical shock pain from my ulnar nerves in both elbows. I have internal vibrations from the waist down. I feel like the vibration from a cell phone is how I can describe the vibrations. I have had 2 lumbar spinal fusions. I have suffered from all this since I was 16.

[@chudgolf2112]

Pretty confident that I have Morton’s neuroma. I’ve tried some inserts, no help. Unsure what to do now.

[@ZeldasMask]

I don’t have pain or clicking sounds but that’s exactly where my toe twitches

[@aleksandarmilanovic5697]

Thank you for your work. :)

[@OrthoEvalPal]

My pleasure! You are welcome Aleksander!

[@manishabathla7430]

I have a pain from last 10month in 2nd 2 finger of foot..i can't walk...sometimes even i can't move my leg.. take so many medicine. But no results.. m diabetic patient from last 30year..doctor doesn't recognize my problem properly..plz suggest me🙏

[@XxGlaciersOfIcexX]

I had a metatarsal injury 3yrs ago (right foot next to big toe) I still cannot walk with 100% strength in my right foot and it is maddening. I can feel a bump on the joint area on the bottom of my foot that is not present on my other foot. I feel very discouraged bc any other injury ive had in my life I completely rebounded from. This metatarsal injury still lingers - so very frustrating

[@criticRN]

It is a frustrating injury for sure.

[@IExpectedBSJustNotThisMuchBS]

Oh for pity's sake, I've been diagnosed with Morton's neuroma (sonogram or whatever it is they do) and after hearing this explanation, I realise that I have metatarsalgia too... cause I have that pain on both the bottom and the top of the foot in addition to shooting nerve pain from the neuromas . I was thinking that the metatarsal pads weren't far enough forward for the neuroma... they're likely not far forward enough for the metatarsalgia too. I've adapted my orthotics, gotten ice slippers (because my gut told me something more was going on than MN), and I'm learning how to tape my feet with kinesiology tape.

[@OrthoEvalPal]

Thanks for sharing Madison. Best of luck!

[@LostWithoutHer]

Hi Paul. Great video. Concise and complete. My question for you is, if I get a sharp momentary jolt of pain under the length of my left 'index' toe, with the first 2-3 steps out of bed in the morning, what is it? Toe and ankle dorsiflexion and plantarflexion are neither palliative nor provocative, nor pre-emptively preventative. Compression of the MTPs is neither palliative nor provocative and I don't have any 'pebble' or 'bunched up sock' sensations in the forefoot area either. That left 'index' toe, as I call it, is a bit longer than the big toe but that's symmetrical to the right, so, I'm confused. Thanks in advance!

[@bobg56]

Hello. I have burning pain on the top of my foot near the base of the 2nd & 3rd toes. There is no pain on the bottom of my foot. It especially bothers me at times when I'm in bed. My Podiatrist sent me for an ultrasound which said I have a neuroma. But the Dr said I don't have the traditional neuroma symptoms. He tried a cortisone injection but it didn't seem to have any effect. Was it the wrong spot or do I need something stronger? (I had been taking Prednisone for some other condition but have been weaned off of it which is when the pain started.)

[@blake5318]

So I've recently been diagnosed with both metatarsalgia and multiple neuromas, plantar fasciitis, bunions and hammer toes.... I've been getting injections in the tops of my feet every two weeks, I wear a daytime brace and a night time splint

[@OrthoEvalPal]

That is a lot for someone so young. Are you in custom orthotics?

[@mrjcbuc]

I had Morton’s neuroma surgery 11/22, and now I have more pain than ever. It feels like pain has migrated to the right and to the back, feeling more like metatarsalgia. Pads and calf exercises have done nothing.

[@NancyAlterman]

Is it worth getting surgery for Morton’s neuroma. Have had it in both feet for 8 years and it’s getting more painful. Feels like neuropathy now

[@shirleybose3143]

thank you. good simple explanation. Phew.

[@jjw6605]

Made the worst mistake ever and bought skechers orthofit shoes. Took only 2 days to cause what youve explained is mortons neuroma. Im now starting palmitoylethanolamide to see if it helps

[@ankurwsharma]

I am suffering from pain in my toe ball how to deal with it

[@sumanbhasker4348]

Very informative! Thank you.. do you think doing yoga can worsen metatarsalgia?

[@OrthoEvalPal]

Yes if you are spending a lot of time on the ball of the foot.

[@Travelinalong5553]

I have a neuroma left foot and a cyst on the right. Suffering for years.pt, orthotics, injections. I've been to six Dr's each dr said I had something different. Torn planters plate ligaments,neuropathy, metatarsalitis....I'm lost at this point..I've had two different mri two different hospitals both said something different. Any suggestions? I'm in terrible pain and I can't walk much

[@llbrock48]

Yes I have that feeling like I'm stepping on marbles 😮

[@Jojames8]

Hi I’m my case I’ve got Morton’s Neuroma in my right foot and I’m told “ Bony Spurs” in my left I’m now wondering after watching this if the left foot is actually Metatarsalgia i feel I’ve about 4 lumpy notchy bits in the ball of my foot I’ve had two cortisone injections over the last two years and given some insoles from the podiatrist I’ve to wear comfy shoes and look after my feet now I’ve a very high arch and narrow foot I had an ultrasound a few years ago on both feet as I had bursitis fluid red balls of the feet areas had injections in both got the insoles but feel this is a quick fix and not long term solution hard floors are a no go and I’m walking half the time on the outer areas and heel a bit I feel myself doing this to avoid full pressure in the front and balls of my feet is an operation the only long term solution ? My right only bothered me with pebble hard floor feeling and a bit of numbness on two toe edges but recently the pain has changed a week ago to being all across the top areas of my foot and whole frame of my foot I’ve been given Naproxin and a gel but it’s very painful to put pressure into the front of my right foot and the meds aren’t helping do to think this will settle back down or only stay same or get any better or should I be asking now for a referral to see a foot surgeon ? What’s your advice I am 53

[@godxeria944]

I think my diagnosis would be metatarsalgia on the 4th metatarsal-phalangeal joint. It hurts so much as if I stepped on a nail or something. I can go for 2-3 months without getting any pain and suddenly I step on the floor and that sharp pain comes, after that I walk like a penguin for weeks because I'm scared of that pain coming back. Every step is agony during those weeks. I try to relax and walk normally but pain comes unexpectedly and it just makes me more scared..

[@sharonrowland3041]

What causes a feeling of a lump in the ball of the foot. It’s not sore it does hurt sometimes .

[@bobbikomaromi]

H there, am a 60 yr old fitness instructor Presently I teach 15 classes a week. I sent yesterday to foot doc for the feeling of bunched socks, pain in sneakers, pebble like pain. He Said was a Neuroma, I received a shot of cortisone . after watching this video I am uncertain its not the other issue. Can you shed some light for me please and thank you. Also was diagnosed 2 years ago with worse than sever osteoporosis, feet are real bad on the i maging, can that be doing any of this and or the Tymlos daily injections I have been on for almost 18 months ? . That part of my osteoporosis treatment ends next month and onto another treamtmen Thanks so so much Alll so advice for stretching, just the calves ? Tibs as well ??

[@lifewithcats1163]

Every week it’s a new problem.. I can’t keep up with all my physio 😩

[@AbdulAzeez-xd9qi]

I am not able to completely say it's metatarsalgia or not As you explain i got pain in 2nd toe and under the foot not top I have been coping up with planter faciatis since a year Please help

[@garywesthead8561]

That was a good one, lad, thanks...

[@mrguru091]

I recently got a shot and given methylprednisone so far still hurts how long does it take to go away? What can i do to take this pain away? I was thinking massage and ice? I did an ice massage

[@mrsjanhannah]

Today, the 11th March 2024 I am going to have Radiotherapy Ablation at the site of my Morton's Nuroma. I have MN in both feet which makes it near impossible to walk I also have Metatarsalgia in both feet too. I sometimes feel if I could wear insoles with holes cut out at the balls of my feet it might help but op day is here so that's a project for later. I don't think this disability will ever go away, it is something I have suffered with for nearly 20 years and although I have complained about it to my doctors all this time I have been ignored until recently when I have become more disabled. Treatment privately in the UK is expensive and my question is could you recommend any therapy treatment, equipment or orthotics to aid in my recovery. I feel that if I don't help myself I WILL end up in a wheelchair despite my determination.

[@Seeyourselfhere]

Hi Jane, how are your feet now?

[@pearlsnollie]

Thank you. I have CMT and I go to Pilates. I love it, but I have an old foot injury from years of dance before the CMT stopped that, and now I find using the ball of my foot during Pilates is aggravating that old injury. From what I can tell, it's metatarsalgia. Is there anything I can do to protect my foot, or should I simply stop using the ball of my foot on the reformer bar? If that's too specific of a question, I understand, but I thank you for listening.

[@RnBandCrunk]

I think I got Metatarsalgia from starting Track&Field training with all these exercises for dashing.

[@crispycruiser4654]

I'm confused. Metatarsalgia is a throwaway umbrella term for pain around the ball of the foot. Morton's neuroma is a specific diagnosis of an inflamed nerve in between the 3rd and 4th metatarsals. Morton's neuroma is a form of metatarsalgia (as is capsulitis, bursitis, stress fractures, and plantar plate tears.) It makes no sense to do a comparison between the parent category and the subcategory. It's a little like comparing "back pain" to herniated discs. Doctors should stop using the term "metatarsalgia." It does not help the patient and is usually indicative of a doctor who is too lazy to do some imaging and goes straight on to selling a $150 over the counter orthotic.

[@traciegaston1376]

Hi there, i still don’t know which condition I have as it’s only a problem when I wear hard, inflexible soled shoes like ski-boots and MTB shoes. The pain starts as a burning in the pad under my toes and increases in intensity until I am in tears and have to stop 😢 I have custom-made orthotics and footbeds but still get the problem - should I try a metatarsal dome in my ski boots this Feb? I just want to ski without pain!! 🙏

[@OrthoEvalPal]

Are your calves tight? That is usually the biggest contributor to metatarsal pain

[@traciegaston1376]

@@OrthoEvalPal- no my calves aren’t tight, it feels like more of a compressed nerve problem where my feet start off tingling, then burning and feeling completely and painfully numb, then gradually come back to life when I take my ski boots off.

[@OrthoEvalPal]

@@traciegaston1376 have you considered compartment syndrome?

[@ABC-cf8pv]

is it possible to get both of them at the same time? because all the areas he pinpointed i am feeling pain

[@haridra71]

I am suffering grom mortans neuroma and also recently i am facing issue in my hand tennis elbow on right hand first now it is shifted to lefthand is at all related to nerves system or else what could you pls suggest me how to overcome these issues

[@dr.m.m.munshimunshi1729]

Sir, your video is extremely informative n lucid. I hv that pain of motor neurone. Actually it started with pain in my third n fourth finger of right leg but now I have pain in both the leg fingers. Especially the last three of both legs. Incidentally out of doubt when I checked my uric acid it was 7.4. but there after its one year now my uric acid level has not crossed 6.2. I'm confused whether this pain is due to uric acid or it is moto neuron pain. I donot hv gout Please recommend some remedy for the same. There pain aggravates while walking n soon after I finish. Thank you in anticipation Regards

[@rexbabyrabbits]

Toe? No one has ever said leg fingers

[@marshallmade]

Where should u go to officially diagnose or treat Morton’s neuroma .? I have been having such bad pain in that area and I’m unsure what’s caused it but I’ve been hiking again more recently but it’s only in one side is this common?

[@Travelinalong5553]

Great video very informative

[@DanTheMan221]

I have a really sharp pain, like a bruised feeling on the long bone on the middle toe. It isn't a bruise it is internal, the area is a size of a finger nail just under the toe where it meets the main foot area. Any ideas?

[@neildesperandum6114]

Thank you. Mine’s metatarsalgia. Now I know.

[@OrthoEvalPal]

Glad I could help sort it out Neil! Have you tried an orthotic and stretching? bit.ly/2TXm58p

[@zaheer4534]

Hi.. thanks for useful info..I am having same issue for last two months.. at the moment I am taking medicine & given by soft shoes with gel inner sole.. my question is whether it is a life time issue or it can treated & I can be normal after sometime ? Mehdi Pakistan

[@moroso-rm3fm]

Good lesson but the video kind a blurry

[@debbieborrie3528]

Can you recommend a UK based expert like yourself please. Thanks

[@MariettaCooray]

Will shock wave therapy help? Or cryotherapy?

[@eddiebrittain9710]

will the Metatarsalgia pain go away with stretching?

[@alenselinof641]

Thanks for this, short but more than useful, at least for me. (2:48 - 2:52 How old, 50 or more?)

[@ravenwyld]

I've had a ultrasound guided injection in my foot for Morton's nueroma in the past. My middle (I think) toe feels like I dropped a bowling ball on it but I can't see the local podiatrist until December. Hurts but kinda a radiating pain and spreading up to my ankle. So frustrating. 😭

[@OrthoEvalPal]

Sound like you definitely need it checked out, especially if it is going toward the ankle.

[@komalsharma2463]

Apply generous amount of pure mustard or castor oil all over the foot and ankle at bed time and massage gently. These oils are anti inflammatory and will heal the injury and stop the pain. Apply regularly and you’ll be fine. Also take one curcumin capsule a day after any meal of the day. Plus take half teaspoon methi plus ginger powder after lunch or dinner everyday

[@NattyGabby]

Hello, i don’t know whether it’s Mortons Neuroma or metatarsalgia but i am someone who runs alot and while on the treadmill, as i was warming up, i felt burning sensation on the ball of my foot and continued to run after that and the pain disappeared. The next day i started to walk and could not walk normal since the pain was at the bottom of my foot? Now i feel like i have a little marble in between my toes my metatarsals. What do i have?

[@OrthoEvalPal]

Hi Gabriel, Sounds like metatarsalgia to me.

[@mahadraws]

Thank you

[@OrthoEvalPal]

You are welcome!

[@ricardomendozatamez3530]

So it’s not related to a stress fracture? I have exactly the pain the pain you are explaining.

[@OrthoEvalPal]

correct

[@mommykids7418]

I'm having this exact pain right now 😩

[@dianecurtis7524]

I’ve had both these conditions mentioned to me but nobody seems to know what my problem is. I’ve had all kinds of tests and nobody can decide what the problem is. My feet are worse when I take my shoes off . Sometimes it feels like someone has stuck a pin in my toe . I get a burning sensation . The toe next to my little toe always seems swollen

[@BROZA.mp4]

Is this still happening to you right now?

[@dianecurtis7524]

@@BROZA.mp4 yes it is . I e had my feet scanned and I’m going to see someone at the hospital this month

[@BROZA.mp4]

@@dianecurtis7524 Oh, Good luck with it! Have you tried checking if there's pus where it's swollen? (I'm not a professional though, just curious)

[@GregKerr301]

Great explanation. Can either cause ball of foot swelling? Thanks!

[@OrthoEvalPal]

Yes but not a lot

[@robreeves5434]

Can I ever heal the second one you were talking about? Thank you in advance for any response.

[@patriciastotler8911]

my pain is under the 2nd and 3rd toe- feels like I stood on a pebble/small rock

[@amansantosh8931]

I have dying pain below the Toe (Sole)

[@generrye]

I have this feeling like I am walking on bunched up socks and the area behind my toes feels thick on both feet. I thought it was Morton's Neuroma but am beginning to think it may be metatarsalgia. It is not painful but it is annoying. My original diagnosis from a podiatrist was arthritis in my big toe, but the feeling goes mostly across the bottom of the foot. Looking for home remedy beyond taking ibuprofin.

[@officialbreakfastwithbei778]

Loved this video

[@dyani4755]

I wore improper shoes on vacation and now a tingling feeling shoots up the right side of my middle toe. If my heel hits the ground or if I touch the top of my foot with some pressure I feel it. It has been a few months now so I'm getting worried.

[@AnnetteParker-n8f]

I was diagnosed with Morton’s Neroma from an mri. After watching your video, I was confused. The severe pain comes from the top of my foot as well as the bottom, just by touching it. It is between my T2-T3. Can I have both of the problems you discussed? Is it better to let it run its course or have surgery? I know the neuroma can keep coming back.

[@stevegriffiths6929]

Hi I have got metatarsalgia on my second toe under neath the foot. Is there something you put on the foot to help pain/pressure? I couldn’t quite hear that part. Any help would be greatly appreciated thanks

[@dianaa.8270]

hOW ABOUT IF YOU WHERE HEELS SOMETIMES DO YOU HAVE PADS TO STICK TO SHOES?

[@marke.haller4267]

Nice presentation. Question. How common is it for a diagnosis of radiculopathy? On my third neurologist who has mentioned seeing a podiatrist. That said, imaging does indicate disc issues at L5S1. No other neuropathy is presented.

[@spoopyradicalsnake]

im dealing with this crap right now, and I have L5S5 radiculopathy.

[@marke.haller4267]

@@spoopyradicalsnake I'm beginning to think it's a combination of issues. But the more I dig into metatarsalgia, the more I lean towards that being the primary source of my foot pain. That said, I've had a life time of back issues and being 70 supports radiculopathy. Good times!

[@spoopyradicalsnake]

im only 35. i haven't slept because of the pain. the ice is helping a lot. im never wearing bad shoes again @@marke.haller4267

[@OrthoEvalPal]

Stretching the calf the correct way and using a metatarsal pad on an orthotic correctly could help. If the pain goes away then its a metatarsal problem. If you lay on your back and lift the leg straight up and the foot hurts more then it's your back.