Morton's neuroma is a painful condition which causes pain generally around the ball of the foot, its primary cause is inflammation of the nerve between the third and fourth toe and the symptoms are a numbing or stinging sensation and general pain when putting pressure on the foot whilst walking or running. Ill fitting footwear also causes this painful condition and that is why more women than men tend to suffer from it because of the wearing of high heels.
Often, because of the pain in the foot whilst walking, the gait of a sufferer is altered as they walk along and this often causes other problems in the knees and hips.
So what started as a relatively simple problem to solve becomes compounded by the altered gait and stance.
If you suspect that you suffer from this condition then one of the best places to start is to purchase some orthotic insoles for your shoes. Basically these insoles have a metatarsal pad which relieves pressure from the balls of the feet and further distributes pressure more evenly throughout the foot. Custom insoles can be made for up to as much as $300 for a pair however, there are orthotic insoles available at a much cheaper cost and have options to alter the height of the insole and then eventually mould themselves to the correct shape and size to suit your foot. Initially this is a much better option to take as it is quite cost-effective and you will quickly see if an orthotic insole is going to help to solve your problem.
You may also be surprised to find that medical research has established that over 90% of people who tried orthotic insoles found a marked improvement not only in the reduction of foot pain but also achieved some relief from ankle, knee, hip and back pain, all due to misalignment of the spine and pelvic area.
The amazing part of using orthotic insoles is that not only do they provide foot arch support and strengthening them but also by distributing weight more evenly over your foot it gives complete support thereby protecting your feet, ankles and spine from the shock of running, walking or playing sport in general. In short, orthotic insoles could be the complete orthotic treatment for all your sore feet problems.
Often, because of the pain in the foot whilst walking, the gait of a sufferer is altered as they walk along and this often causes other problems in the knees and hips.
So what started as a relatively simple problem to solve becomes compounded by the altered gait and stance.
If you suspect that you suffer from this condition then one of the best places to start is to purchase some orthotic insoles for your shoes. Basically these insoles have a metatarsal pad which relieves pressure from the balls of the feet and further distributes pressure more evenly throughout the foot. Custom insoles can be made for up to as much as $300 for a pair however, there are orthotic insoles available at a much cheaper cost and have options to alter the height of the insole and then eventually mould themselves to the correct shape and size to suit your foot. Initially this is a much better option to take as it is quite cost-effective and you will quickly see if an orthotic insole is going to help to solve your problem.
You may also be surprised to find that medical research has established that over 90% of people who tried orthotic insoles found a marked improvement not only in the reduction of foot pain but also achieved some relief from ankle, knee, hip and back pain, all due to misalignment of the spine and pelvic area.
The amazing part of using orthotic insoles is that not only do they provide foot arch support and strengthening them but also by distributing weight more evenly over your foot it gives complete support thereby protecting your feet, ankles and spine from the shock of running, walking or playing sport in general. In short, orthotic insoles could be the complete orthotic treatment for all your sore feet problems.