What Are Neuromas
- Pinched nerve / swelling between the third and fourth toes
- Predominately affects women
Causes
- Flat feet / high arch
- Improper footwear
- Structural deformities
- Trauma to the feet from normal activities
Symptoms
- Pain (can be burning pain)
- Numbness or tingling
- Swelling between toes
- Feeling like your walking on a stone
- Relief with massaging the area
When To Visit A Foot Specialist
- If any of the following symptoms above are present, seek treatment. If left untreated neuromas tend to get worse.
What Can I Expect During The Visit
- Lower limb examination
- Padding / Taping
- Medication
- Ultrasound / Laser Therapy
- Orthotics
Prevention
- Wear shoes that have width + depth in the toe box to accommodate your foot properly
- Adequate padding at the ball of the foot within shoes or orthotics
- Avoid heels that are greater than 1 inch
- Pinched nerve / swelling between the third and fourth toes
- Predominately affects women
Causes
- Flat feet / high arch
- Improper footwear
- Structural deformities
- Trauma to the feet from normal activities
Symptoms
- Pain (can be burning pain)
- Numbness or tingling
- Swelling between toes
- Feeling like your walking on a stone
- Relief with massaging the area
When To Visit A Foot Specialist
- If any of the following symptoms above are present, seek treatment. If left untreated neuromas tend to get worse.
What Can I Expect During The Visit
- Lower limb examination
- Padding / Taping
- Medication
- Ultrasound / Laser Therapy
- Orthotics
Prevention
- Wear shoes that have width + depth in the toe box to accommodate your foot properly
- Adequate padding at the ball of the foot within shoes or orthotics
- Avoid heels that are greater than 1 inch