I was diagnosed with this by a podiatrist who gave me several alcohol injections that were supposed to kill the nerve. Waste of time & money. I fixed it myself doing the opposite of Brad's suggestion. I cut a hole in my insole right where the neuroma is. Now I can walk, run, do jump squats, etc without pain or causing a flare up! I also wear Altra sneakers which have a large toe box and zero drop heel. I used to feel crippled by Morton 's neuroma. Now I rarely feel it.
I had alcohol and Shockwave therapy.. Trying Indiba laser now and Bikram Yoga, which is helping strengthen other muscles in foot. Helping definitely-but not 100 percent gone.. I also found a Rolfer that readjusts my feet and manually gets into foot to open up and try to lessen pressure. Hope you feel better soon!
Yes, Altra sneakers have been great for me also. I go zero drop, cushioned, Standard natural shape toe box (wide in average sizing). I have a very narrow foot, but this allows for natural toe splay and foot movement. Drastically assisted my feet issues. There are other brands btw
I've been suffering from Morton's Neuroma for 6 months after my last marathon, and haven't been able to train for any races since. This treatment saved me! And it's so simple and easy. Thank you so so much Brad!
You are really THE best advisors. Two years of Morton's pain and numerous pairs of shoes; I spent about 45 min. cutting little pads from "fun foam" craft sheets (I'm an art teacher) and sticking them on the bottoms of my insoles with super strong carpet installation double-sided tape (my husband's in the carpet business)--absolutely cost-free solution. All my favorite shoes are my favorite shoes again, whereas in the past few months I had resorted to only crocs and my plastic foam birkenstock sandals. Hurray for Bob and Brad!
Thank you both for this video. I have had severe pain for going on three weeks. Initially, I had a cortisone shot that only helped for about a week. The pain is back. Your video literally helped me to walk again without near as much pain. The pain went from a 9 down to a 2 or 3. Thank you!!
I thank you both so much! I have been training for over 3 months for a 9.5 mile hike (4,500 foot elevation gain) out of the Grand Canyon. For the last 2 weeks I've successfully used your technique as I've hiked up and down significant altitude. While the pain is not gone, it is no longer the horrible stabbing sensation - now just a numbing fullness which is tolerable. I've had the MN since high school; had the right foot excised already; now at 65 yo, I'm good to go with your technique! May 25, 2016 will be our hike - can't wait! Thanks!
Nailed it and your little "device" made it all the way up the Bright Angel Trail. Thanks again. Now I'm looking for a video on the right way to sit in a chair avoiding hip bursitis.
After about 4 months of wearing an insole with metatarsal support my mortons neuroma seems to be healing. I can walk around my house barefoot without pain. Occasionally I'll flex my foot in a way that I feel the nerve pop and burn for a second but it is so much better than 6 months ago and continues to improve. Just wanted to share this
@@waterdust4648 I wore the insole for about 6 months. I feel it made a huge improvement. Now I can be on my feet 10+ hours a day with no pain (with no insoles) .Although if I flex my foot in a very specific way when standing I can get the neuroma to pop and it will burn for a few seconds. My MN happened after breaking my leg. I went back to work while still healing and was limping 8 hours a day. Landing on my foot wrong while limping is what started the neuroma. I started wearing insoles within a couple weeks of feeling the burning sensation. At this point, I almost never feel it unless I intentionally or accidentally put weight on the neuroma spot and lift my heel up.
@@MOTO_DOSE good to hear that you are doing fine sir ,, but i got a few queries for myself,, im a guy in my early 20s and got injured while doing sports last year ,,, any advice for me ,, thanks 🙃🙂
*Navigation* *0:47** Introduction Morton's Neuroma* *1:52** Reduce pressure / Adjustment of your Footgear* *3:55** Possible Example **4:20** Finished Result* *6:00** Futher Treatmant* (Ice, Massage, Rest, Avoid "bad" Shoes like highheels. You may find *Corticosteroids* usefull as well, a Physician consultion can be helpful here.
physicaltherapyvideo im a subscribersl and just wanted to know if my symptoms mean that i have this. Their will be times when i walk a feel a burning sensations on the bottom of my legs. Gave my self a massage where i felt the burning and then felt a tingling sensation on my toes. Like pins and needles. I do sit a lot and have bad posture making my back hurt and pressured. Any tips i can do. Thanks
Thank you for the great advice! Here is my story. I've got my Morton's neuroma while alpine skiing. Sports clinic advised me wearing orthopaedics soles. It worked OK but I had to switch soles between shoes. My trauma also hold me back for few seasons. This year I decided give a try to snowboard. I've got myself 1.5 size bigger boots and tried to fit my custom soles inside. It failed miserably. This advise really saved my feet. I removed standard insole and attached two layers of furniture skid felt with duct tape at the same place as at my 300CAD soles. This worked awesome. I spent 4 hours in the boots without pain clue.
amazing mate, reading all this gives me good vision of my future. i think i developed neuromas in both feet from my last job in a warehouse, im only 23. if just some foot padding is all I need to reduce the sensation or even pressure and help these nerves heal then im not worried at all :]
I had tried using a pad insert, but the adhesive was weak and so it kept detaching and moving around. I’m embarrassed to say I considered using Crazy Glue to hold it in place, but this simple solution worked perfectly for me. I now have total relief, no longer limping around in severe pain. I’m so grateful: Thank you!
Hi! Used this technique with a new pair of Hoka running shoes. I was able to train and finish an Ironman 70.3 race and an hal marathon two weeks later, with no pain! I also use a toe separator (only one, between 2nd and 3rd). I had to improvise my pad using paper tissues. Not perfect, but worked.
So glad for this help! This problem used to occur on longer bike rides, and now occurs on shorter (1 hour rides), making me "say bad things" as I rip my shoe off and hop like a bunny, a cursing bunny! I have hammer toes and high arches, so am more predisposed for MN. Looking forward to riding pain free again. Thank you, guys!
I have had this problem for years. Had steroid injection that worked for one week. The nurse had it too, decided on surgery but that only lasted a year and it returned. Raised supports are the only thing that works for me and even then I need to rest up. It is an absolute nuisance and because you have to watch how you position your feet when walking,, you tend to suffer with back pain. As a young woman growing up, to be told to wear big, wide flat shoes instead of pretty feminine ones was a bit depressing. The sad thing is no more striding out and long walks, no more playing squash. After a few years it went away, then occurred in the left foot. Now I have it in both feet. No one has ever explained how and why we get this complaint.
Same here in my left foot. I'm just 27 and used to own many different shoes and loved sneakers. Now the only shoes I can bear are types like skechers. I feel like I got knee and back pain too because I'm walking wrong. My doctor suggested me surgery but I really don't know if that's the best option.
@@Dee17 No I wouldnt have surgery. Although looking through TH-cam videos there is a Hyprocure one which discusses surgery which involves ankle surgery. It allows more space for the nerves in the foot to avoid damage. It is relatively new though. Im in the UK so dont know what sort of costs would be involved. Dont go for the surgery that removes the nerve cluster, it can grow back and dont bother with the injections, they are only temporary. Yes I wear Sketchers too and these days I just make do with the orthotic supports. Any small pad positioned under the foot and below the ball of the foot is helpful. I miss being athletic though, running, plaing squash and things like that, so annoying.
Amazing how well this works. I found that Croc flip flops made my feet feel good because there's a little ridge on top of the little bulge of metatarsals that I guess helps spread things out. The pads work great too.
Mine happened when I was doing mountain climbers about 10 years ago, seen 3 doctors and not one mentioned Morton's. One just kept pushing harder and harder until I said uncle, xrays didn't show anything. Went to the foot doctor with my husband and seen a pamphlet about neuromas and heard angels sing....FINALLY had an answer.
I have heard of using a pad this way and have been given them by my orthotic makers. I have never been educated on how to use them. This is the best explanation I could have been given. You two are the best. Thanks so much. I will try this for sure.
I was diagnosed with 5 neuroma's. 3 in my right foot and 2 in my left foot. 2 out of the 3, in my right foot, are located between the 2nd & 3rd metatarsal, and the 3rd and 4th metatarsal. The 3rd one is close to the heel. The 2 in the left foot are located between the 2nd & 3rd metatarsal, and the 3rd and 4th metatarsal. I suffered with constant burning pain for 5 years! I even went out and bought myself a wheelchair so that I could go out into the community and not have to stand. I finally found a podiatrist who treats them by injecting a solution of Vitamin B12 and alcohol. I just had my 4th round of injections yesterday, and the pain in my feet is about 90% better. I suffered needlessly for 5 years so I want to share this information so other people don't have to go through what I went through
David G Hmm Lucky you, Mr. G.. I got 2 neuromas in the right foot for 10 years now. Last year I got the same exact shots you got (alcohol and B12) the whole 9 yards, and it made everything WORSE!!!.. I kept getting the shots, because the doctor said on the day of the first injections, that he had a patient that didn't feel relief and improvement until a month after the last shot. So what the Hell!! I could wring his neck!
+David G I wish I could see the rest of what you wrote here...the last part I see is ...." I finally found a podiatrist who treats them by injecting a solution of .." weird it did not open up for me. I might benefit from your info.
+Bridgit D (Miss Noitall) here is a copy of that "them by injecting a solution of Vitamin B12 and alcohol. I just had my 4th round of injections yesterday, and the pain in my feet is about 90% better. I suffered needlessly for 5 years so I want to share this information so other people don't have to go through what I went through"
+Bridgit D (Miss Noitall) I actually used "rocker' shoes - Skechers are still available on eBay, going up a larger size to ensure the toe box was not pressured which enabled the inflammation to subside. I wore them for 2 years before learning thy were not good for normal foot motion. The action of the rolling motion from the rocker, stops the compression in the metatarsal bone end area, sort of flattening the action instead of a 90 degree bend that is somewhat normal at toes during toe -off walking action. I would only suggest this as a short as possible solution but it worked to manage my life so i could continue a reasonable level of activity. I Still have neuroma but no pain 'unless i break the rules of always wearing wear flat cushioned wide-toed footwear. Currently Nike Free most often. Flat sandals / boots work for dressier occasions :)
As a professional ski boot fitter I deal with this problem on a fairly regular basis. An easy way to figure out where it goes on the insole is to find the hollow spot on your foot just behind the ball. Mark it with.....lipstick. Yes, lipstick. Remove the insole from your shoe, place it on a flat surface. Carefully place your foot on the insole as it would sit inside the shoe and stand up. On shoes that have been worn a while you can usually see where your toes have left imprints on the insole. The lipstick will transfer onto the insole and now you know just where to put the pad which is called a metatarsal arch.
ive been recovering from metatasalgia after 2 weeks has been better with rest and ice. however my podiatrist provided me with orthotics few days ago which has worsen metatasalgia! back to square one.. back to resting again. pads like these certainly are the way to go. no more exy orthotics for me. thank you for your video
@@Futura2500no fun to have Morton’s neuroma! I have 2 in right foot and 1 in the left. It took 6 month of wide toe box shoes, never ever walk barefoot and massge the neuroma with Castor oil and ice after walking. I ice at night too and hot wet wash cloth in the morning. With lots of care and attention they will get better. I could NOT ever walk right or stand barefoot from the pain. Very painful. Mine have calmed down and I’m walking little bit more every day. Check out ❤🎉ASICS nimbus 25 shoe! LIFESAVER shoes for me! Wishing you all the luck!
@@abhishekcr99They remove the nerves through the top of the foot. You'll be in a boot for about 2 weeks. I had mine done about 6 years ago on my right foot. I'll have to get it done in my left now. You can most certainly run, jump, whatever, after everything heals.
Almost word for word the same thing my orthopedist told me! He just recently diagnosed my condition, I thought I had a bone spur, looking forward to having less pain as a result of using these techniques.
I have a Morton's Neuroma so I followed your advice and made the insert for my insoles. It worked magically for quite a while, so thank you!! Unfortunately, the pain came back even when using the inserts, and I decided to see an orthopedist. He gave me a cortisone shot and after 2 weeks I do not notice any improvement, maybe the pain is worse. The orthopedist has also suggested I try alcohol to kill the nerve involved. I am becoming leery of his suggestions, as he says he has GREAT success with surgeries, yet I can't find any information that substantiates such a claim. I have had very good luck with your recommendations in the past on other ailments as well, so I wanted to get your thoughts on cortisone shots and alcohol injections for Morton's Neuroma. Thank you so, so much for the videos you post. For me, they have been life savers!
How have things worked out for you? I've got a doctor who is talking to me about cortisone injections. She also said surgery would be a last resort because my foot would still feel numb.
I had my first surgery and it made it worse I went to another doctor and had a second surgery and I now have nerve pain in my 2 toes, which is suppose to be numb. I have seen 9 different dr including physical therapy and my chiropractor nobody knows what to do. I use essential oils and cut back my toenails I have to wear sandals because of the oil. very sad indeed!
Hi Bob and Brad! I just love your videos (especially in the morning with my tea). Your wonderful personalities/voices really calm me when I have an ailment. Brad, you are a hero for your tip about Morton's Neuroma! The use of pads like this has really been a lifesaver. I am re-watching this video today (just as a refresher) and I was reminded not to massage it. I recently had a foot massage with a pedicure and my foot pain increased afterwards and I know it was the result of pressing right on the "bad" part. Hope you guys have a wonderful day!
Love these guys. They don't act like they're trying sell you another miracle product. Just good advise. I'm wanting to buy some shoe stretchers. Any recommendations? Thanks.
I have bilateral Morton's neuroma when I wear my hockey skates. The pain is progressive with use and absolutely brutal! I've taken Tylenol, ibuprofen, even Percocet to make the pain tolerable throughout the games. But as the nerve swells more and more, it becomes impossible to ignore. There have been times when I'd wished I had a vial of j lidocaine so I could inject the nerve myself and numb it for the duration of the games. I'm leaning towards the surgical incision and removal of the nerve section. I've heard about relapse, but even if that happened, it would still be worth getting that pain to stop.
I started having pain on the underside of my 3rd left toe. Felt a little ball, put some Ichtholan 20% salve on the spot and covered it with bandaid while I slept. Next morgen no more pain and that ball was greatly reduced.
Just built a pad into my insole. It's been about 5 minutes and the pain is less🥺🤗 unfortunately I used my back massager on the inflamed area today. 🙄 sooooo recovery will be longer. Thanks for the help. Falling apart in canada.
Im having this problem under my foot thank you both for your wonderful humbly n kind advice, may the Lord bless you both with great knowledge. Watching from Papua New Guinea (PNG).😊
I did the same thing.... until I found ABEO shoes and orthotic insoles! WOW, what a difference it makes! ABEO makes insoles with high arch support and they have that metatarsal bump in it, which is a life saver! They also have flip flops, men’s and women’s sandals, dress shoes, walking and running shoes, boots and ankle boots!! They even make a fuzzy orthotic for your bedtime slippers, or they sell slippers with it built in. You can buy online or try them out at The Walking Company!! Your feet will love you for it!!
OMG fantastic! Two years ago I spent more than $500 for custom-made inserts for my Morton's neuroma at the orthopedist. I simply could have tried this trick first, for free! Also, the inserts fit inside my sport shoes only. If I want to wear nice shoes with my dress or something it means I can't use them. Not all shoes have inserts that have inserts that can be taken out, but in the future I'll buy shoes only when they have removable inserts. Thanks guys!
I would say you could still do the modification if you bought for example some of those Dr Scholls inserts and customized those to your liking them put them in your shoe. Even if the shoes you have or want to buy don't have removable inserts
If small scale fixes like this don't work, radiofrequency ablation is the way to go. It's minimally invasive (I hardly call it real surgery, even though it is). It's a short procedure, recovery time is minimal. You're back and running in 3 weeks.
i had very similar situation but recently have been to a very helpful phyiso who has (almost) cured me. 2 main things. Look up pelvic floor stretches on youtube and most importantly calf stretches (do them everyday). also cut down on sugar as much as possible. hope this can help
OMG - great life hack! I've had this issue for a while now and never bothered to look into a fix. During running my foot would go numb (rock in the shoe feeling/numbness) and it would subside shortly after my run. This last run my foot stayed numb and I got to researching ... so glad I found your video! I hacked up an old yoga mat and used some craft glue dots... brilliant! My 4 mile run today was awesome. THANK YOU!
How do you tell the difference between the neuroma and a plantar fibroma ? Different locations I think , and fibroma not a nerve bundle , isn’t that correct please ? Thanks .
This will change my life, thank you. We own a pest control business and I am usually stuck in the truck because I can't walk around and treat houses. Now I can, thank you!!!
I’m very excited to try this. :D I just figured out that Morton’s Neuroma was what was causing me so much pain while running and I remember it back a decade ago when I figure skated too. I always assumed I had to just suffer through it. But I really hope this works because the pain has been robbing the joy from my running. Thanks again guys.
No not really. Surgery is an option but not always successful. Cryosurgery is out now and a much less invasive option and less risky if it doesn’t work out
I wonder if natural anti-inflammatory foods, like garlic or ginger or turmeric would work. So far I'm lucky, in that my Morton's Neuroma only causes numbness in my middle toe, but no pain, so I don't know, but I would try that and see if it works before resorting to medication. And research what foods you might be eating that are having opposite effect, and eliminate those.
I have that long second toe, and had bunion surgery on one foot years ago. It’s only been recently that I’ve started having the pain you describe. Mine acts up when I’m on the treadmill. It’s so discouraging when I’m trying to keep active and then this happens. Surprisingly, I’m most comfortable wearing my ugly Birkenstock’s, but obviously, not on the treadmill!
omg you 2 are the best always with every trouble I've had from neck to shoulder now feet hhh I just made my own sort of moon boot to take the pressure off the painful areas and it is genius i can now walk without pain still limping by no pain and I'm able to walk without crutches, this is great till i see my doctor in a few days. thank you a million God bless you both
I typically feel the symptom when I run. My question is should I run with the homemade insert in or only use it when I'm not running? Also thank you! Great channel. I find myself coming back quite often.
I have had Morton's neuroma in my right foot for several years. My podiatrist recommended custom made orthotics. He said if after using orthotics doesn't fix the problem, surgery can be performed, cutting the nerves. I though he said that. I have taken pain killers, but as I'm nearly 66, ibuprofen is not recommended for over 65's. Can I have some sort of surgery to put an end to this Morton's neuroma. The pain killer doesn't relieve the pain totally and I'm very reluctant to take 2 ibuprofen when on the packet it says not to be taken for over 65's. I'm possibly seeing my doctor soon to get a referral to the podiatrist, whom I saw maybe 5 years ago..
Massage in between the toe bones on the TOP of the foot instead of the bottom. Total game changer. The second I feel it coming on, I do a nice deep massage between the third and fourth toe and it makes a huge difference.
I've had Morton's neuroma as long as I can remember.For the longest time no one was able to tell me what the problem was. I self-diagnosed it about a year-and-a-half ago after seeing one of your videos. My doctor agreed, that was what I had. He told me to get an insole for my shoes. The only thing that did was hurt the arch of my foot. In recent years it's gotten worse and worse to the point now that there is only one shoe that I can wear and that's a Crocs sandal. For some reason my feet don't hurt when I'm wearing Crocs. Sometimes it's hard to explain to people why, when I'm wearing my suit I have a dark pair of Crocs shoes on. I'm wondering is Morton's neuroma curable or can the symptoms only be relieved. I'm told surgery is the only way to fix it, but I'm concerned about losing sensitivity in that area of my foot by eliminating the nerve.
I'm right there with you. There are 2 promising options out there. Radio frequency ablation and cryosurgery. Both are had to come across as they are only done in a handful of places nationwide.
hi jeff dont know if you are still active on here . i had very similar situation but recently have been to a very helpful phyiso who has (almost) cured me. 2 main things. Look up pelvic floor stretches on youtube and most importantly calf stretches. also cut down on sugar as much as possible. hope this can help
Finally saw foot dr for mortons n. Got a injection instant relief, but I had been separating the toes on that toenail polish salon separators overnight and that helped a whole lot!! But I've been walking more and saw dr foot with
This was not the answer for me. Tried moving it to all different spots but no relief. The answer for me was to take two insoles (the ones I used were thin) one on top of the other and then cut out a rectangle where I was feeling the pain. Not sure how this will impact the rest of my foot over time but at least it is relief from the problem.
I have the pain and feeling of walking on rocks, but it is under my big toes and pinky toes of both feet. Would this kind of pad be helpful? It sounds like mine is not Morton's Neuroma, but something similar?
I found it best to have arch support insoles or cushy shoes ( Hoka) and plenty toe box room. Do not tighten laces too tight. Avoid lateral foot movements or pressure that results in your toes squeezing together ( in the slightest). Like traversing / walking along the side of slopes, side lunges, jumping jacks etc… Neuromas can take several months or years before they mostly settle down where you don’t think of them. But just know, they’re never really gone. Mine hasn’t bothered me too much for years but I can still feel where it is when the appropriate spots are pressed or squeezed.
I've been having pain in my second toe!!! My podiatrist believes it's MN, but I convinced him to do an MRI just in case, cause I can't curl my second toe and I'm sure that's not a symptom. I want to make sure I didn't tear anything. You're the first person I've read that has the pain between the first and second toe.
Hi. Glad to hear that worked for you. Can I ask if they did the cut on the top or bottom of the foot. I hear it is much better to have the cut on the top. I'm not sure you I will get a reply to this - just seeing your post was 5 years ago. :( Can anyone give a reponse to this?
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+thetaijicentre Excellent results! My feet are still doing well even after 45 minutes on the elliptical trainer. I plan to pack some padding when we go back country hiking this month. Thank you!
I was basically unable to walk for 3 months due to morton's neuromas in both feet. For me it was caused be wrong walking technique in combination with very little strength/control in my foot and calf muscle. Im 27 years old. Luckily I ignored doctors and therapist advise to do the surgery, inject cortisone (this does NOT fix anything) or just use special soles/shoes for the rest of my life (which did not really work well for me). It was a LOT of work doing physical therapy, I mostly had to figuring out how to do it myself. But it started working after 3-4 weeks, and now after 4 months I have my life back. I really really hope you guys find a way to "treath" your neuromas, I know first hand how tough this can be, especially the mental part, I struggled a lot. If anyone think what worked for me could be something for you, I could try to help in some way.
Hi, unfortunately I have the same condition and I 've been to three different doctors, got two cortisone shots (which didn't help at all) and I feel really depressed about this. I've researched so much(by myself, since the doctors couldn't care less) and found that the only couple of things which sort of helped were toe spreaders and capsaicin cream. But I didn't get much relief. I feel as if I've suddenly become crippled, I can't walk for more than 15 minutes before the pain kicks in. I totally relate to what you wrote, the surgery seems risky and I don't want to wear orthotics or just use special shoes for the rest of my life. (I have been wearing soles, pads and wide toe box shoes for months but they just don't help me anyway.) I'd be grateful if you shared your own experience and how you found a cure for your neuroma, I have basically tried everything except for surgery. Would you be kind enough to share some of the things which helped you? What do you mean by a lot of work or physical therapy by yourself? Please share what worked for you, I want my life back as well...
@@MsMatahari84 Hi, I'm so sorry to hear that. It's really limiting and affect the mental health just as much.. Yes, I would be happy to share my experience if there is a potential that it could help someone else. It dont really see how i could really explain this in a good way by writing. Would you consider having a talk with me on skype/facetime or something like that?
@@Ayzill I'd really appreciate this. You can contact me by email and then we could arrange a meeting whenever it suits you. Please find my email address in the about section of my channel. I tried posting it here but it just didn't work.
Had mine for years. Like so long I can’t remember exactly. Tried everything. Finally getting it cut out this year. Bit nervous as apparently it doesn’t always help long term, but I can’t live any more without doing anything about it. Absolutely crippling
I got burning pain in that area with my cycling shoes. Comes and goes and the pain moves to the arch also. Cycling shoes are so hard on your feet. As you described on poorly made shoes like a cup, that sure describes cycling shoes. Super hard soles of plastic that squeeze you toes together. I’ll try the pad. Sounds like a fix. Thank you very much.
I have a question about new treatments. I used Verapamil Transdermal Gel 15% successfully on a plantar fibroma. It took 4 months to work, and then all the pain was gone after the gel remodelled the fibroma tissue, and a year later the pain has not returned. Shortly after, I developed a Morton’s Neuroma on the other foot. I know there’s no research yet on whether Verapamil could work on a neuroma as well, but since Morton’s Neuroma is actually a perineural fibroma, I’m wondering if the gel could actually work. So, I’ve begun applying the gel to the neuroma, and, in combination with your trick for using metatarsal pads, so far so good!
I haven't been able to feel my feet and hands for 3 years and I got to wait six more months from right now to see a neurologist. Every doctor says I have neuroma but I don't never been tested for anything that modern medicine for you
OK. I'm a groupie now. This is the best treatment video that I've seen. I know that this is common for joggers out there but I'm a 6'3 275lb rotational shot putter. I'm in training for worlds and this injury has crippled me like no other. Thank for putting this out. Excellent work.
I have one. I am a cyclist. I know there is a point load very near the neuroma due to foot position on cleat. Since you did not bring up application of your therapy for cycling shoes, Would you place the devise in your riding shoe? Or is that unproductive? I am not in pain, just the marble in the foot feeling. Thanks for your reply
Great tip for abating pain caused by Norton's neuroma and more generally metatarsalgia. And best of all, this is a great occasion for some good old--and cheap!--DIY. Suggestion: use Dr Scholls' Mole Foam w/ adhesive backing, and place the cutout on the bottom of the removable insole as opposed to taping them on the top (as suggested in this video). Also, be sure to get wider fitting footwear with a generous toe box (NO other way around it since it's the culprit for your foot pain!), and learn how to massage and stretch your feet appropriately (including your toes!).
Mine doesn’t hurt. Just feels like I have something in my shoe in that area or a pebble when my shoe is off. Also it feels like my second and third toes are crossed even though they are not.
Claudia, find yourself a really good and experienced massage therapist who is trained to treat such foot conditions. The first one might not be sufficiently knowledgeable about this painful dysfunction, but be persistent; good ones are around. There might be other issues in your body that need attention, such as postural alignment, any compensation patterns from some previous injuries or inflammations. So, misalignment muscular imbalances or irregularity in your entire structural or functional systems may contribute to such foot issues. The entire body is interconnected. Just because you have a pain in the foot, the source may very well come from somewhere else. One more very important point to consider is the shoes you wear. First of all: standing activity, high heels, and narrow, pointed shoes may be the culprit. Change them often. Although there are some specific treatments available, they are not really very promising. The steps I mentioned will very often lead to the real source of the pain. You can also start on your own performing some exercises to do several times each day by extending the legs and flexing the foot towards the shins and knees (dorsiflexion), without curling the toes. You need also to do deep breathing. Good luck.
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I was diagnosed with this by a podiatrist who gave me several alcohol injections that were supposed to kill the nerve. Waste of time & money. I fixed it myself doing the opposite of Brad's suggestion. I cut a hole in my insole right where the neuroma is. Now I can walk, run, do jump squats, etc without pain or causing a flare up! I also wear Altra sneakers which have a large toe box and zero drop heel. I used to feel crippled by Morton 's neuroma. Now I rarely feel it.
I had alcohol and Shockwave therapy.. Trying Indiba laser now and Bikram
Yoga, which is helping strengthen other muscles in foot. Helping definitely-but not 100 percent gone..
I also found a Rolfer that readjusts my feet and manually gets into foot to open up and try to lessen pressure.
Hope you feel better soon!
Yes, Altra sneakers have been great for me also. I go zero drop, cushioned, Standard natural shape toe box (wide in average sizing). I have a very narrow foot, but this allows for natural toe splay and foot movement. Drastically assisted my feet issues. There are other brands btw
@@NoNopeAndNocan you suggest some others,as altras re not available in my country
I've been suffering from Morton's Neuroma for 6 months after my last marathon, and haven't been able to train for any races since. This treatment saved me! And it's so simple and easy. Thank you so so much Brad!
You are really THE best advisors. Two years of Morton's pain and numerous pairs of shoes; I spent about 45 min. cutting little pads from "fun foam" craft sheets (I'm an art teacher) and sticking them on the bottoms of my insoles with super strong carpet installation double-sided tape (my husband's in the carpet business)--absolutely cost-free solution. All my favorite shoes are my favorite shoes again, whereas in the past few months I had resorted to only crocs and my plastic foam birkenstock sandals. Hurray for Bob and Brad!
Hi, literally can neuroma be managed without surgery and injections???
Thank you both for this video. I have had severe pain for going on three weeks. Initially, I had a cortisone shot that only helped for about a week. The pain is back. Your video literally helped me to walk again without near as much pain. The pain went from a 9 down to a 2 or 3. Thank you!!
How's it now?
I thank you both so much! I have been training for over 3 months for a 9.5 mile hike (4,500 foot elevation gain) out of the Grand Canyon. For the last 2 weeks I've successfully used your technique as I've hiked up and down significant altitude. While the pain is not gone, it is no longer the horrible stabbing sensation - now just a numbing fullness which is tolerable. I've had the MN since high school; had the right foot excised already; now at 65 yo, I'm good to go with your technique! May 25, 2016 will be our hike - can't wait! Thanks!
Nailed it and your little "device" made it all the way up the Bright Angel Trail. Thanks again. Now I'm looking for a video on the right way to sit in a chair avoiding hip bursitis.
After about 4 months of wearing an insole with metatarsal support my mortons neuroma seems to be healing. I can walk around my house barefoot without pain. Occasionally I'll flex my foot in a way that I feel the nerve pop and burn for a second but it is so much better than 6 months ago and continues to improve. Just wanted to share this
Hey,, whats the condition now ???🙂
@@waterdust4648 I wore the insole for about 6 months. I feel it made a huge improvement. Now I can be on my feet 10+ hours a day with no pain (with no insoles) .Although if I flex my foot in a very specific way when standing I can get the neuroma to pop and it will burn for a few seconds.
My MN happened after breaking my leg. I went back to work while still healing and was limping 8 hours a day. Landing on my foot wrong while limping is what started the neuroma. I started wearing insoles within a couple weeks of feeling the burning sensation.
At this point, I almost never feel it unless I intentionally or accidentally put weight on the neuroma spot and lift my heel up.
@@MOTO_DOSE good to hear that you are doing fine sir ,, but i got a few queries for myself,, im a guy in my early 20s and got injured while doing sports last year ,,, any advice for me ,, thanks 🙃🙂
@@MOTO_DOSE the same kind of injury
@@waterdust4648 just keep moving but don't hurt yourself by overdoing it is the best advise I can give. But I'm not a doctor.
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*0:47** Introduction Morton's Neuroma*
*1:52** Reduce pressure / Adjustment of your Footgear*
*3:55** Possible Example **4:20** Finished Result*
*6:00** Futher Treatmant* (Ice, Massage, Rest, Avoid "bad" Shoes like highheels.
You may find *Corticosteroids* usefull as well, a Physician consultion can be helpful here.
physicaltherapyvideo im a subscribersl and just wanted to know if my symptoms mean that i have this. Their will be times when i walk a feel a burning sensations on the bottom of my legs. Gave my self a massage where i felt the burning and then felt a tingling sensation on my toes. Like pins and needles. I do sit a lot and have bad posture making my back hurt and pressured. Any tips i can do. Thanks
Thank you for the great advice!
Here is my story. I've got my Morton's neuroma while alpine skiing. Sports clinic advised me wearing orthopaedics soles. It worked OK but I had to switch soles between shoes. My trauma also hold me back for few seasons. This year I decided give a try to snowboard. I've got myself 1.5 size bigger boots and tried to fit my custom soles inside. It failed miserably.
This advise really saved my feet. I removed standard insole and attached two layers of furniture skid felt with duct tape at the same place as at my 300CAD soles. This worked awesome. I spent 4 hours in the boots without pain clue.
amazing mate, reading all this gives me good vision of my future.
i think i developed neuromas in both feet from my last job in a warehouse, im only 23. if just some foot padding is all I need to reduce the sensation or even pressure and help these nerves heal then im not worried at all :]
I had tried using a pad insert, but the adhesive was weak and so it kept detaching and moving around. I’m embarrassed to say I considered using Crazy Glue to hold it in place, but this simple solution worked perfectly for me. I now have total relief, no longer limping around in severe pain. I’m so grateful: Thank you!
Hi! Used this technique with a new pair of Hoka running shoes. I was able to train and finish an Ironman 70.3 race and an hal marathon two weeks later, with no pain! I also use a toe separator (only one, between 2nd and 3rd). I had to improvise my pad using paper tissues. Not perfect, but worked.
How's it now? How are you managing the neuroma
My new Podiatrist recommended HOKA
So glad for this help! This problem used to occur on longer bike rides, and now occurs on shorter (1 hour rides), making me "say bad things" as I rip my shoe off and hop like a bunny, a cursing bunny! I have hammer toes and high arches, so am more predisposed for MN. Looking forward to riding pain free again. Thank you, guys!
"A cursing bunny" !!
LOL
I have had this problem for years. Had steroid injection that worked for one week. The nurse had it too, decided on surgery but that only lasted a year and it returned. Raised supports are the only thing that works for me and even then I need to rest up. It is an absolute nuisance and because you have to watch how you position your feet when walking,, you tend to suffer with back pain. As a young woman growing up, to be told to wear big, wide flat shoes instead of pretty feminine ones was a bit depressing. The sad thing is no more striding out and long walks, no more playing squash. After a few years it went away, then occurred in the left foot. Now I have it in both feet. No one has ever explained how and why we get this complaint.
Same here in my left foot. I'm just 27 and used to own many different shoes and loved sneakers. Now the only shoes I can bear are types like skechers. I feel like I got knee and back pain too because I'm walking wrong. My doctor suggested me surgery but I really don't know if that's the best option.
@@Dee17 No I wouldnt have surgery. Although looking through TH-cam videos there is a Hyprocure one which discusses surgery which involves ankle surgery. It allows more space for the nerves in the foot to avoid damage. It is relatively new though. Im in the UK so dont know what sort of costs would be involved. Dont go for the surgery that removes the nerve cluster, it can grow back and dont bother with the injections, they are only temporary. Yes I wear Sketchers too and these days I just make do with the orthotic supports. Any small pad positioned under the foot and below the ball of the foot is helpful. I miss being athletic though, running, plaing squash and things like that, so annoying.
Best advise I've had to date from these guys!! I've spent hundreds on new trainers etc and my foot issue sorted with padding and duck tape.
Amazing how well this works. I found that Croc flip flops made my feet feel good because there's a little ridge on top of the little bulge of metatarsals that I guess helps spread things out. The pads work great too.
Thank you very much. This is the first time I have not had this pain in my foot. I am beyond happy, thank you very much!
Mine happened when I was doing mountain climbers about 10 years ago, seen 3 doctors and not one mentioned Morton's. One just kept pushing harder and harder until I said uncle, xrays didn't show anything. Went to the foot doctor with my husband and seen a pamphlet about neuromas and heard angels sing....FINALLY had an answer.
I have heard of using a pad this way and have been given them by my orthotic makers. I have never been educated on how to use them. This is the best explanation I could have been given. You two are the best. Thanks so much. I will try this for sure.
I was diagnosed with 5 neuroma's. 3 in my right foot and 2 in my left foot. 2 out of the 3, in my right foot, are located between the 2nd & 3rd metatarsal, and the 3rd and 4th metatarsal. The 3rd one is close to the heel. The 2 in the left foot are located between the 2nd & 3rd metatarsal, and the 3rd and 4th metatarsal. I suffered with constant burning pain for 5 years! I even went out and bought myself a wheelchair so that I could go out into the community and not have to stand. I finally found a podiatrist who treats them by injecting a solution of Vitamin B12 and alcohol. I just had my 4th round of injections yesterday, and the pain in my feet is about 90% better. I suffered needlessly for 5 years so I want to share this information so other people don't have to go through what I went through
David G Hmm Lucky you, Mr. G.. I got 2 neuromas in the right foot for 10 years now. Last year I got the same exact shots you got (alcohol and B12) the whole 9 yards, and it made everything WORSE!!!.. I kept getting the shots, because the doctor said on the day of the first injections, that he had a patient that didn't feel relief and improvement until a month after the last shot. So what the Hell!! I could wring his neck!
David G how does he work out where to nject and what is purpose of the B12?
+David G I wish I could see the rest of what you wrote here...the last part I see is ...." I finally found a podiatrist who treats them by injecting a solution of .." weird it did not open up for me. I might benefit from your info.
+Bridgit D (Miss Noitall) here is a copy of that
"them by injecting a solution of Vitamin B12 and alcohol. I just had my 4th round of injections yesterday, and the pain in my feet is about 90% better. I suffered needlessly for 5 years so I want to share this information so other people don't have to go through what I went through"
+Bridgit D (Miss Noitall) I actually used "rocker' shoes - Skechers are still available on eBay, going up a larger size to ensure the toe box was not pressured which enabled the inflammation to subside. I wore them for 2 years before learning thy were not good for normal foot motion. The action of the rolling motion from the rocker, stops the compression in the metatarsal bone end area, sort of flattening the action instead of a 90 degree bend that is somewhat normal at toes during toe -off walking action. I would only suggest this as a short as possible solution but it worked to manage my life so i could continue a reasonable level of activity. I Still have neuroma but no pain 'unless i break the rules of always wearing wear flat cushioned wide-toed footwear. Currently Nike Free most often. Flat sandals / boots work for dressier occasions :)
As a professional ski boot fitter I deal with this problem on a fairly regular basis. An easy way to figure out where it goes on the insole is to find the hollow spot on your foot just behind the ball. Mark it with.....lipstick. Yes, lipstick. Remove the insole from your shoe, place it on a flat surface. Carefully place your foot on the insole as it would sit inside the shoe and stand up. On shoes that have been worn a while you can usually see where your toes have left imprints on the insole. The lipstick will transfer onto the insole and now you know just where to put the pad which is called a metatarsal arch.
I love this idea, thank you Bill!!
ive been recovering from metatasalgia after 2 weeks has been better with rest and ice. however my podiatrist provided me with orthotics few days ago which has worsen metatasalgia! back to square one.. back to resting again. pads like these certainly are the way to go. no more exy orthotics for me. thank you for your video
I never had a problem with this crap until my dr gave me orthotics ughhhhh
Brad, if you think this is the best option for Morton's Neuroma then you have not had it severe enough. For minor or mild, yes this may ASSIST.
totally agree mines so bad i think im going to have cryo
@@Futura2500no fun to have Morton’s neuroma! I have 2 in right foot and 1 in the left.
It took 6 month of wide toe box shoes, never ever walk barefoot and massge the neuroma with Castor oil and ice after walking.
I ice at night too and hot wet wash cloth in the morning.
With lots of care and attention they will get better.
I could NOT ever walk right or stand barefoot from the pain. Very painful. Mine have calmed down and I’m walking little bit more every day. Check out
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Yes for me I tried it all for 2 years before the surgery. I am super happy with the results of the surgery.
Hi @@MetaspireLLC, could you tell about the surgery? How long it takes for recovery and are you able to run now?
@@abhishekcr99They remove the nerves through the top of the foot. You'll be in a boot for about 2 weeks. I had mine done about 6 years ago on my right foot. I'll have to get it done in my left now. You can most certainly run, jump, whatever, after everything heals.
Almost word for word the same thing my orthopedist told me! He just recently diagnosed my condition, I thought I had a bone spur, looking forward to having less pain as a result of using these techniques.
I have a Morton's Neuroma so I followed your advice and made the insert for my insoles. It worked magically for quite a while, so thank you!! Unfortunately, the pain came back even when using the inserts, and I decided to see an orthopedist. He gave me a cortisone shot and after 2 weeks I do not notice any improvement, maybe the pain is worse. The orthopedist has also suggested I try alcohol to kill the nerve involved. I am becoming leery of his suggestions, as he says he has GREAT success with surgeries, yet I can't find any information that substantiates such a claim. I have had very good luck with your recommendations in the past on other ailments as well, so I wanted to get your thoughts on cortisone shots and alcohol injections for Morton's Neuroma. Thank you so, so much for the videos you post. For me, they have been life savers!
How have things worked out for you? I've got a doctor who is talking to me about cortisone injections. She also said surgery would be a last resort because my foot would still feel numb.
I had my first surgery and it made it worse I went to another doctor and had a second surgery and I now have nerve pain in my 2 toes, which is suppose to be numb.
I have seen 9 different dr including physical therapy and my chiropractor
nobody knows what to do. I use essential oils and cut back my toenails
I have to wear sandals because of the oil. very sad indeed!
@@sherrykissinger4320after 2 years how are you feeling now ?
Pads have given me the most relief so far!
Going through this now. Did a little research online and found your video. Changed shoes, ibuprofen, rest and mortons pad. Almost back to normal.
Hi Bob and Brad! I just love your videos (especially in the morning with my tea). Your wonderful personalities/voices really calm me when I have an ailment. Brad, you are a hero for your tip about Morton's Neuroma! The use of pads like this has really been a lifesaver. I am re-watching this video today (just as a refresher) and I was reminded not to massage it. I recently had a foot massage with a pedicure and my foot pain increased afterwards and I know it was the result of pressing right on the "bad" part. Hope you guys have a wonderful day!
Love these guys. They don't act like they're trying sell you another miracle product. Just good advise. I'm wanting to buy some shoe stretchers. Any recommendations? Thanks.
I have bilateral Morton's neuroma when I wear my hockey skates. The pain is progressive with use and absolutely brutal! I've taken Tylenol, ibuprofen, even Percocet to make the pain tolerable throughout the games. But as the nerve swells more and more, it becomes impossible to ignore. There have been times when I'd wished I had a vial of j lidocaine so I could inject the nerve myself and numb it for the duration of the games. I'm leaning towards the surgical incision and removal of the nerve section. I've heard about relapse, but even if that happened, it would still be worth getting that pain to stop.
my doctor is doing a stem cell injection next week
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I started having pain on the underside of my 3rd left toe. Felt a little ball, put some Ichtholan 20% salve on the spot and covered it with bandaid while I slept. Next morgen no more pain and that ball was greatly reduced.
Just built a pad into my insole. It's been about 5 minutes and the pain is less🥺🤗 unfortunately I used my back massager on the inflamed area today. 🙄 sooooo recovery will be longer. Thanks for the help. Falling apart in canada.
Hold the insole pad against the sole of your foot and then mark the underside with a permanent marker at the point where you want the pad. :)
Thanks...this makes it so much easier
Thank you. I was crying in pain from this and my podiatrist was for shit. You saved my foot!
Glad that we could help! You are welcome! :)
Massage and toe spacers helped me. And I avoid shoes with narrow toe boxes
Great to hear! Thank you for sharing!
Im having this problem under my foot thank you both for your wonderful humbly n kind advice, may the Lord bless you both with great knowledge. Watching from Papua New Guinea (PNG).😊
I did the same thing.... until I found ABEO shoes and orthotic insoles! WOW, what a difference it makes! ABEO makes insoles with high arch support and they have that metatarsal bump in it, which is a life saver! They also have flip flops, men’s and women’s sandals, dress shoes, walking and running shoes, boots and ankle boots!! They even make a fuzzy orthotic for your bedtime slippers, or they sell slippers with it built in. You can buy online or try them out at The Walking Company!! Your feet will love you for it!!
Jeannette Kohlhaas Thank you!!!!
OMG fantastic! Two years ago I spent more than $500 for custom-made inserts for my Morton's neuroma at the orthopedist. I simply could have tried this trick first, for free! Also, the inserts fit inside my sport shoes only. If I want to wear nice shoes with my dress or something it means I can't use them.
Not all shoes have inserts that have inserts that can be taken out, but in the future I'll buy shoes only when they have removable inserts. Thanks guys!
I would say you could still do the modification if you bought for example some of those Dr Scholls inserts and customized those to your liking them put them in your shoe. Even if the shoes you have or want to buy don't have removable inserts
Also I liked ypur comment and I'm not sure I should 👍someones pain?!?!? I'm not a Dr but I play one on TV
Thank you so much. This really works!
If small scale fixes like this don't work, radiofrequency ablation is the way to go. It's minimally invasive (I hardly call it real surgery, even though it is). It's a short procedure, recovery time is minimal. You're back and running in 3 weeks.
I’d like to know more about this
i had very similar situation but recently have been to a very helpful phyiso who has (almost) cured me. 2 main things. Look up pelvic floor stretches on youtube and most importantly calf stretches (do them everyday). also cut down on sugar as much as possible. hope this can help
OMG - great life hack! I've had this issue for a while now and never bothered to look into a fix. During running my foot would go numb (rock in the shoe feeling/numbness) and it would subside shortly after my run. This last run my foot stayed numb and I got to researching ... so glad I found your video! I hacked up an old yoga mat and used some craft glue dots... brilliant! My 4 mile run today was awesome. THANK YOU!
depending on your Dr, $500!!! in Seattle area!
Thanks Bob and Brad 🙌, starting to train for my 6th Marathon and the pain started. I will use your tips. Great content, watching from Australia 🇦🇺🏃♂️
Thanks for sharing your knowledge in such a humble way. All the best from Swansea in Wales.
How do you tell the difference between the neuroma and a plantar fibroma ? Different locations I think , and fibroma not a nerve bundle , isn’t that correct please ? Thanks .
This will change my life, thank you. We own a pest control business and I am usually stuck in the truck because I can't walk around and treat houses. Now I can, thank you!!!
Thank you so much. My husband made 2 of these last night for my feet and they worked!
I’m very excited to try this. :D I just figured out that Morton’s Neuroma was what was causing me so much pain while running and I remember it back a decade ago when I figure skated too. I always assumed I had to just suffer through it. But I really hope this works because the pain has been robbing the joy from my running. Thanks again guys.
Surgery is the best treatment. I had it removed and I'm flying now. 😉
everyone's talking about relief but I'll be the first to ask - can this injury be CURED?
No not really. Surgery is an option but not always successful. Cryosurgery is out now and a much less invasive option and less risky if it doesn’t work out
I wonder if natural anti-inflammatory foods, like garlic or ginger or turmeric would work. So far I'm lucky, in that my Morton's Neuroma only causes numbness in my middle toe, but no pain, so I don't know, but I would try that and see if it works before resorting to medication. And research what foods you might be eating that are having opposite effect, and eliminate those.
I think I'll try furniture felt pads and layer them until I have the right layer of thickness.
I have that long second toe, and had bunion surgery on one foot years ago. It’s only been recently that I’ve started having the pain you describe. Mine acts up when I’m on the treadmill. It’s so discouraging when I’m trying to keep active and then this happens. Surprisingly, I’m most comfortable wearing my ugly Birkenstock’s, but obviously, not on the treadmill!
Me too.Birks are the best..why I hate winter.
Yet again, another Great Video by BOB&BRAD!
i just had surgery and its great
omg you 2 are the best always with every trouble I've had from neck to shoulder now feet hhh
I just made my own sort of moon boot to take the pressure off the painful areas and it is genius i can now walk without pain still limping by no pain and I'm able to walk without crutches, this is great till i see my doctor in a few days. thank you a million God bless you both
I typically feel the symptom when I run. My question is should I run with the homemade insert in or only use it when I'm not running? Also thank you! Great channel. I find myself coming back quite often.
After 7 years bartending standing up for 12 hr shifts with no breaks 4 nights a week my feet and knees are destroyed. Hopefully this helps.
Can't wait to try this. So far best thing has been chacos as well as vibram 5 toe shoes but this may help me wear all my other shoes.
I have had Morton's neuroma in my right foot for several years. My podiatrist recommended custom made orthotics. He said if after using orthotics doesn't fix the problem, surgery can be performed, cutting the nerves. I though he said that. I have taken pain killers, but as I'm nearly 66, ibuprofen is not recommended for over 65's. Can I have some sort of surgery to put an end to this Morton's neuroma. The pain killer doesn't relieve the pain totally and I'm very reluctant to take 2 ibuprofen when on the packet it says not to be taken for over 65's. I'm possibly seeing my doctor soon to get a referral to the podiatrist, whom I saw maybe 5 years ago..
Foot massage works and then I applied Vicks vapour rub on toe. I’m free of pain now😮
U guys made this topic much more interesting.
Thank you. Any videos or treatment strategies for plantar plate/capsulitis??
Massage in between the toe bones on the TOP of the foot instead of the bottom. Total game changer. The second I feel it coming on, I do a nice deep massage between the third and fourth toe and it makes a huge difference.
Do you massage with just your fingers or with something else? I really need some pain relief and trying to avoid more steroid shots or even surgery 😭
@@funnydayz with your fingers. Use some type of lubricant and get deep between your toe bones with your fingertip. I generally just use my thumb.
@@spoodlehikes thank you I will try this
@@spoodlehikes THANK YOU!
I've had Morton's neuroma as long as I can remember.For the longest time no one was able to tell me what the problem was. I self-diagnosed it about a year-and-a-half ago after seeing one of your videos. My doctor agreed, that was what I had. He told me to get an insole for my shoes. The only thing that did was hurt the arch of my foot. In recent years it's gotten worse and worse to the point now that there is only one shoe that I can wear and that's a Crocs sandal. For some reason my feet don't hurt when I'm wearing Crocs. Sometimes it's hard to explain to people why, when I'm wearing my suit I have a dark pair of Crocs shoes on. I'm wondering is Morton's neuroma curable or can the symptoms only be relieved. I'm told surgery is the only way to fix it, but I'm concerned about losing sensitivity in that area of my foot by eliminating the nerve.
Same, as soon as I walk 30-40 mins, BAM, my mortins nueroma kicks ON and aches-BURnS-hurts like a sob!
I'm right there with you. There are 2 promising options out there. Radio frequency ablation and cryosurgery. Both are had to come across as they are only done in a handful of places nationwide.
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hi jeff dont know if you are still active on here . i had very similar situation but recently have been to a very helpful phyiso who has (almost) cured me. 2 main things. Look up pelvic floor stretches on youtube and most importantly calf stretches. also cut down on sugar as much as possible. hope this can help
Orthofeet shoes have helped me.
Thank you both. Any wide fitting sneakers you can recommend? Thank you.
Altra
Finally saw foot dr for mortons n. Got a injection instant relief, but I had been separating the toes on that toenail polish salon separators overnight and that helped a whole lot!! But I've been walking more and saw dr foot with
Thank you!!!
This was not the answer for me. Tried moving it to all different spots but no relief. The answer for me was to take two insoles (the ones I used were thin) one on top of the other and then cut out a rectangle where I was feeling the pain. Not sure how this will impact the rest of my foot over time but at least it is relief from the problem.
Has this helped you permanently?
I have the pain and feeling of walking on rocks, but it is under my big toes and pinky toes of both feet. Would this kind of pad be helpful? It sounds like mine is not Morton's Neuroma, but something similar?
I found it best to have arch support insoles or cushy shoes ( Hoka) and plenty toe box room. Do not tighten laces too tight.
Avoid lateral foot movements or pressure that results in your toes squeezing together ( in the slightest). Like traversing / walking along the side of slopes, side lunges, jumping jacks etc…
Neuromas can take several months or years before they mostly settle down where you don’t think of them. But just know, they’re never really gone. Mine hasn’t bothered me too much for years but I can still feel where it is when the appropriate spots are pressed or squeezed.
Also it should be noted it can happen between all of the metatarsals. Mine is between my big toe and my second toe.
I've been having pain in my second toe!!! My podiatrist believes it's MN, but I convinced him to do an MRI just in case, cause I can't curl my second toe and I'm sure that's not a symptom. I want to make sure I didn't tear anything. You're the first person I've read that has the pain between the first and second toe.
Hi Guys, I had FOUR neuromas...so I opted for surgery. I'm now pain free :)
What do you recommend for coccydynia (8 months on).
Hi. Glad to hear that worked for you. Can I ask if they did the cut on the top or bottom of the foot. I hear it is much better to have the cut on the top. I'm not sure you I will get a reply to this - just seeing your post was 5 years ago. :(
Can anyone give a reponse to this?
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Fantastic, in less than five minutes I stopped limping. Great presentation, make more videos!
+Susan N any further update?
+thetaijicentre Excellent results! My feet are still doing well even after 45 minutes on the elliptical trainer. I plan to pack some padding when we go back country hiking this month. Thank you!
Sorry which is the right spot? Right under the neurinoma? Thanks
Will a tens machine help ?
I was basically unable to walk for 3 months due to morton's neuromas in both feet. For me it was caused be wrong walking technique in combination with very little strength/control in my foot and calf muscle. Im 27 years old.
Luckily I ignored doctors and therapist advise to do the surgery, inject cortisone (this does NOT fix anything) or just use special soles/shoes for the rest of my life (which did not really work well for me).
It was a LOT of work doing physical therapy, I mostly had to figuring out how to do it myself. But it started working after 3-4 weeks, and now after 4 months I have my life back.
I really really hope you guys find a way to "treath" your neuromas, I know first hand how tough this can be, especially the mental part, I struggled a lot. If anyone think what worked for me could be something for you, I could try to help in some way.
Hi, unfortunately I have the same condition and I 've been to three different doctors, got two cortisone shots (which didn't help at all) and I feel really depressed about this. I've researched so much(by myself, since the doctors couldn't care less) and found that the only couple of things which sort of helped were toe spreaders and capsaicin cream. But I didn't get much relief. I feel as if I've suddenly become crippled, I can't walk for more than 15 minutes before the pain kicks in. I totally relate to what you wrote, the surgery seems risky and I don't want to wear orthotics or just use special shoes for the rest of my life. (I have been wearing soles, pads and wide toe box shoes for months but they just don't help me anyway.)
I'd be grateful if you shared your own experience and how you found a cure for your neuroma, I have basically tried everything except for surgery. Would you be kind enough to share some of the things which helped you? What do you mean by a lot of work or physical therapy by yourself?
Please share what worked for you, I want my life back as well...
@@MsMatahari84 Hi,
I'm so sorry to hear that. It's really limiting and affect the mental health just as much..
Yes, I would be happy to share my experience if there is a potential that it could help someone else.
It dont really see how i could really explain this in a good way by writing. Would you consider having a talk with me on skype/facetime or something like that?
@@Ayzill I'd really appreciate this. You can contact me by email and then we could arrange a meeting whenever it suits you. Please find my email address in the about section of my channel. I tried posting it here but it just didn't work.
Thanks
Had mine for years. Like so long I can’t remember exactly. Tried everything. Finally getting it cut out this year. Bit nervous as apparently it doesn’t always help long term, but I can’t live any more without doing anything about it. Absolutely crippling
How did it go ? mine is terrible, was it open surgery you had ? or cryo ?
Shoes soles wore out went to work for 9 hours with my left foot sole leveled on the left but worn to the sole on the right so i have this now
So we put a pad in one shoe not both right? I have a neuroma on my left only.
3 weeks water only fasting, the pain is gone 95 percent. Balance life and good habits it's all it takes. Glory to God.
I got burning pain in that area with my cycling shoes. Comes and goes and the pain moves to the arch also. Cycling shoes are so hard on your feet. As you described on poorly made shoes like a cup, that sure describes cycling shoes. Super hard soles of plastic that squeeze you toes together. I’ll try the pad. Sounds like a fix. Thank you very much.
Can you do an update on this one please if there are any new products or strengthening exercises which may help-thanks.
I have a question about new treatments. I used Verapamil Transdermal Gel 15% successfully on a plantar fibroma. It took 4 months to work, and then all the pain was gone after the gel remodelled the fibroma tissue, and a year later the pain has not returned. Shortly after, I developed a Morton’s Neuroma on the other foot. I know there’s no research yet on whether Verapamil could work on a neuroma as well, but since Morton’s Neuroma is actually a perineural fibroma, I’m wondering if the gel could actually work. So, I’ve begun applying the gel to the neuroma, and, in combination with your trick for using metatarsal pads, so far so good!
I have Morton’s neuroma betwen 4th and 5th metatarsal.
Gonna try this 🤞 here's hopin'
What is uour opinion on ALTRAS hikeing/running shoe for Metarsis proplems
I haven't been able to feel my feet and hands for 3 years and I got to wait six more months from right now to see a neurologist. Every doctor says I have neuroma but I don't never been tested for anything that modern medicine for you
Things that helped me ice and heat packs, getting a wider shoe, and trying different insoles tell you find one that works for your feet.
OK. I'm a groupie now. This is the best treatment video that I've seen. I know that this is common for joggers out there but I'm a 6'3 275lb rotational shot putter. I'm in training for worlds and this injury has crippled me like no other. Thank for putting this out. Excellent work.
I have one. I am a cyclist. I know there is a point load very near the neuroma due to foot position on cleat.
Since you did not bring up application of your therapy for cycling shoes, Would you place the devise in your riding shoe?
Or is that unproductive? I am not in pain, just the marble in the foot feeling.
Thanks for your reply
I forgot to add I have "flat feet"
Hey gents... would you mind doing a video on hammer toes?
Great tip for abating pain caused by Norton's neuroma and more generally metatarsalgia. And best of all, this is a great occasion for some good old--and cheap!--DIY.
Suggestion: use Dr Scholls' Mole Foam w/ adhesive backing, and place the cutout on the bottom of the removable insole as opposed to taping them on the top (as suggested in this video).
Also, be sure to get wider fitting footwear with a generous toe box (NO other way around it since it's the culprit for your foot pain!), and learn how to massage and stretch your feet appropriately (including your toes!).
Mine doesn’t hurt. Just feels like I have something in my shoe in that area or a pebble when my shoe is off. Also it feels like my second and third toes are crossed even though they are not.
Same here. Feels like a bunched up sock
These dudes are hilarious! Very helpful for the ol neuroma!
Thank you😊
Does it help with the numbness that results from the neuroma?
would stretching help?
I'm 18 and I suffer from this. is that normal??
Wunderbar! Thanks a million! 🤓
Which website can you ordered the pads
My podiatrist said I need to do for both feet what I do for one. From the video this doesn't seem necessary? Thanks for the great video!
I have not 🐝 able to walk for close to 4 months due to very painful nerves under my feet. It is killing me. Any suggestions
Claudia, find yourself a really good and experienced massage therapist who is trained to treat such foot conditions. The first one might not be sufficiently knowledgeable about this painful dysfunction, but be persistent; good ones are around. There might be other issues in your body that need attention, such as postural alignment, any compensation patterns from some previous injuries or inflammations. So, misalignment muscular imbalances or irregularity in your entire structural or functional systems may contribute to such foot issues. The entire body is interconnected. Just because you have a pain in the foot, the source may very well come from somewhere else. One more very important point to consider is the shoes you wear. First of all: standing activity, high heels, and narrow, pointed shoes may be the culprit. Change them often. Although there are some specific treatments available, they are not really very promising. The steps I mentioned will very often lead to the real source of the pain. You can also start on your own performing some exercises to do several times each day by extending the legs and flexing the foot towards the shins and knees (dorsiflexion), without curling the toes. You need also to do deep breathing. Good luck.
@@rozloutsios953 Would a chiropractor help?
@@norcrossfilms170 Yes, indeed, any well knowledgeable chiropractor or also a podiatrist can help.