How Do You Manage Plantar Digital Neuromas?
A plantar digital neuroma is also called a Morton’s neuroma. This is a thickening of the tissue around a nerve that runs between your third and fourth toes. The condition can be caused by poorly fitting footwear, improper foot function (the way you foot works) or the structure of your foot. It can also occur with other conditions, such as bunions or arthritis. Sometimes there is no discernible cause. Before you can manage a plantar digital neuorma, you need to know that you have one. The most common symptom is pain in the front of the foot . The pain can be a “shooting” or “burning” pain that radiates up or down the foot. You may also experience numbness or odd sensation in one of your toes, usually the fourth toe (next to the little toe). As with any pain, you may choose to rest and ice the foot initially to see if your pain settles. As it is very difficult to stay off your feet, you may refrain from playing sports or running for a while to see if the pain resolves. If you have what m
