Traditional And Alternative Methods Of Treating Morton's Neuroma - I've Tried Them All!
Morton's Neuroma is an extremely painful condition. Here's what you can do about it. Morton's Neuroma About 4 years ago I started getting intermittent pains in the front of my feet, especially when I walked barefoot on hard surfaces. I was an avid Zumba dancer and wore these tight dance sneakers which crowded my toes. Of course this followed a 36 year corporate career where I wore high heals every day. Then, to make matters worse, I injured a toe on my right foot when I opened a heavy door over it. Now, every step I took created a sharp, electrical pain in the ball of my foot. I was diagnosed with Morton's neuroma. Morton's neuroma is when the tissue around the nerves leading to your toes begins to thicken or becomes inflamed. Typically this occurs in the area between the third and fourth toes (or metatarsals) although it also can occur between the second and third toes. This thickening pinches and compresses the nerve causing various sensations and pain. Some peopl...