Morton's Neuroma
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The most common Morton’s neuroma treatments include:
- Footwear changes: Switching to shoes with wide, deep toe boxes can take pressure off your affected nerve. You may be able to use a stretching device to widen shoes you already own.
- Shoe pads: Over-the-counter (OTC) shoe pads cushion the area around your nerve and relieve pressure.
- Orthotic devices: Orthotics are shoe inserts that support your feet and keep your toes in the correct position. You might need over-the-counter orthotics or custom-made inserts.
- Metatarsal Pads: Metatarsal support pads work by reducing the pressure on the ball of your foot by supporting the metatarsal bone just behind the ball of your foot.
- Pain relievers: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) reduce pain and swelling. Don’t take NSAIDs for more than 10 days in a row without talking to your provider.
- Icing: Applying ice or cold packs to your affected foot can relieve pain and reduce inflammation. Wrap a cold pack in a thin towel to avoid putting it directly onto your skin.
- Corticosteroids: Corticosteroids are prescription medications that reduce inflammation. You may need cortisone shots.
- Physiotherapy: Physiotherapy can provide a full assessment of your foot posture and determine the root problems then help provide relevent treatment options such as but not limited to: myofascial manual technigues, acupuncture, electrotherapy, exercise program, taping, advise on orthotics and metatarsal pads