Indy Podiatry - Michael J. Helms, DPM - Podiatrist Indianapolis, IN| Foot Surgery | Ankle Surgery | Foot Doctor | Indianapolis Foot And Ankle Specialists

Indy Podiatry - Indianapolis Foot and Ankle Care Podiatrists

FOLLOW US

  • Facebook
  • Google+
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
Menu
  • Our Doctors
  • About Us
  • Patient Info
  • Foot & Ankle Articles
    • Ankle Sprains
    • Achilles Tendinitis
    • Big Toe Arthritis
    • Bunion (Hallux Valgus)
    • Children’s Feet
    • Diabetes and Feet
    • Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetic Foot Care Tips
    • EPAT Therapy
    • Gout
    • Hammertoes
    • Heel Pain
    • Ingrown Toenail
    • Morton’s Neuroma
    • Nail Fungus
    • Custom Shoe Orthotics
    • Peripheral Arterial Disease
    • Plantar Fasciitis
    • Tips for Buying Shoes
    • Warts
    • Close
  • Testimonials
  • Blog
  • Foot Health Resources
  • Video Library
  • Runners Info
  • Contact Info

Copyright © 2023 | Indianapolis Website Design by Bloom Design Studios

You are here: Home / Foot & Ankle Care Articles / Morton’s Neuroma

Morton’s Neuroma

Morton’s Neuroma is a painful condition that affects the ball of your foot, most commonly the area between your third and fourth toes.  Sometimes, one of the nerves on the bottom of the foot that supply sensation to the toes becomes enlarged. When this happens, pain, burning, and cramping will occur.  The enlarged nerve is actually a benign nerve tumor.  It is often referred to as a Morton’s Neuroma.  Usually, the initial symptoms are mild and infrequent, but as the nerve tumor enlarges, the pain becomes more intense and more frequent.

Tingly and Painful Neuromas

Morton’s Neuroma Symptoms

  1. A feeling like you had a sock bunched up under your toes.
  2. A burning or tingling sensation on the bottom of your foot that extends into your toes
  3. A stabbing sensation that radiates into your toes
  4. The need to take your shoe off and massage your foot to make a cramping sensation go away.

Often, symptoms like these are related to a problem with one of the nerves on the bottom of the foot.  Sometimes, one of these nerves that supply sensation to the toes becomes enlarged. When this happens, pain, burning and cramping will occur.

The enlarged nerve is actually a benign nerve tumor. It is often referred to as a Morton’s Neuroma. Usually, the initial symptoms are mild and infrequent, but as the nerve tumor enlarges, the pain becomes more intense and more frequent.

Morton's Neuroma Indianapolis Foot Doctor

Help Control Your Symptoms

If you start to develop symptoms of a neuroma, make sure you are wearing shoes with a wide enough toe box.  Women should keep heel height to one inch or lower.  Being careful with shoes may be enough to control the symptoms in the early stages of this problem.

Morton’s Neuroma Treatment

  • Cortisone Injection.  Cortisone can often substantially reduce or eliminate the pain of a neuroma.
  • Orthotic Devices.  Sometimes, reducing pressure on the neuroma can stop the pain. Wearing appropriate shoes is important. In some cases, a custom shoe insert known as an orthotic device is effective at reducing pressure on the neuroma and controlling the pain.
  • Neurolysis.  For some patients suffering with neuroma pain, a treatment known as neurolysis can eliminate the problem. This is a series of injections into the nerve that can destroy the damaged tissue.
  • Surgery.  The only way to truly eliminate a neuroma is to remove it surgically.  Surgery is advised when more conservative treatment options have failed to eliminate the pain.

We Can Help

If you have pain, burning, tingling, or cramping in your foot, call us at (317) 573-4250.  Our doctors will help you find the best methods to return you to a pain free lifestyle.

Menu
  • Tell Us What Hurts
    • My Big Toe Joint
      • Hallux Rigidus
      • Bunion (Hallux Valgus)
      • Gout
    • My Heel
      • Plantar Fasciitis
      • Achilles Tendinitis
      • Posterior Heel Pain
    • My Toe
      • Hammertoes
      • Bunions
      • Ingrown Toenail
      • Neuroma
    • The Ball of My Foot
      • Neuroma
      • Bunions
    • My Ankle
      • Ankle Sprains
      • Achilles Tendinitis
    • My Child’s Feet
      • Children’s Foot & Ankle
    • Close

Schedule An Appointment

Call Us at (317) 573-4250

Pay Your Bill Online

Access Our Patient Portal

Stay Connected

Join our monthly newsletter for the latest updates on foot and ankle care.
Enter Your Email Address

A message from Dr. Helms
As a avid runner, I know first hand what its like to deal with foot and ankle pain!

As your foot and ankle care physicians, Drs. Kellie Higgins, Rachel Chhiba and I will make sure you get the best possible treatment. If you are interested in running, I have provided links to area shoe stores that specialize in running.

  

Find It Here

We Can Help!

Heel Pain
Bunions
Arthritic Foot
Sports Injuries
Fallen Arches
Wound Care
Neuromas
Hammertoes
Warts
Deformities
Diabetic Feet
Ingrown Nails
Nail Fungus
Flat Feet
Children's Feet

Hours & Locations

8:30am to 4:30pm, M thru F

9240 N. Meridian St, Ste 260
Indianapolis, IN 46260
view map

11530 Allisonville Rd, Ste 165
Fishers, IN 46038
view map