Morton's Neuroma and Metatarsalgia: What's the Difference?
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- Here is a brief explanation to help answer so many questions about Morton's and Metatarsalgia.
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That was a great explanation for me as well.
I am 68 now. I was told in my early forties that I had a nerve neuroma, but wasn’t given this history of cause or symptoms.
I could not wear shoes with little padding.
I worked for the postal service and stood on concrete floors all day, other than occasional sitting.
I was a window clerk, and mail processor clerk, and supply clerk along with many other duties.
The discomfort only came when I had little padding in my shoe. I bought lots of different shoes.
I usually hike a lot in the mountains, but my current work has me working half days and I can’t get out to the mountains.
I work on concrete floors as a sales clerk and furniture painter.
I have orthotics, but they end up hurting by the end of the day.
I bought them at the Good Feet store years ago.
I recently remembered that I had a hairline fracture in this foot when I was 13 years old. I broke the second toe from the big toe.
Would this be possibly some arthritis in my foot? Is their any correlation between the two? My other foot is fine.
My foot hurt so much yesterday that i took some ibuprofen, rubbed arnica cream and placed a hot rice bag on it.
It helps.
None of my shoes help relieve the pain. Just being barefooted helps. Usually. But not yesterday.
I’m up late waiting for the pain to go away. I ended up with a Charlie horse.
I drank some Calm, for the magnesium.
I’m feeling better, but hoping I feel better later today. It’s 3:00 am now for me.
Thanks if you are still answering these comments.
I see this is from 4 years ago.
I saw a reference to one of your other videos. Watched it. I will try your recommendation.
Thank you. This was very helpful to understand.
This is an informative video. No one else has explained the difference between Morton's neuroma and Metatarsalgia. I'm going to try putting a pad just behind the metatarsals. I think that's what you meant when you said "putting a piece behind the metatarsals", but not sure. Thank you again.
You’re a really great teacher. Thank you
This was VERY helpful to help me understand the metatarsalgia that I have! My podiatrist never quite explained it well with me, and imo, an important part of a dr’s job is to educate…especially when the issue will be chronic, ongoing, and there are things the patient could do to alleviate. This was nicely done. Thank you!
This is fantastic! Thanks for the thorough information!
Thank you, this helps to explain why my foot started hurting and now I can follow up with my PCM.
I wouldn't worry about it but should bring it up the next time you see your doctor. Some people have this with no underlying issues
Great video! I completely understand the difference between the two. Thanks Doctor.
Glad it was helpful Dennis!
Great explanation.
In regards to Metatarsalgia (the second one)I have what I have to say is beyond a severe case of it…. When I join the service I lost a lot of sensation in the bottom of my feet do the running, marching/rucking, all that usual Marine and Army stuff (I was in both branches). While I was in my boot and foot was pierced by jagged/pointy rebar. Days later I was hastily patched up and resumed the mission. Years later, I got out of Active Duty, the sensation started to come back, but also pain where and how you described along with a circular scar in the same spot. I had a surgery in the Reserves for it but that failed. And before I could get a follow-up, my time was up and I had to get out. (I couldn’t run for any sustained distance or even do push ups because of the strain on my feet). Since then, my wife and I have been getting the scar tissue out with a scalpels and other various tools.
My question is: other than trying to get another surgery; What are some other methods I can use to correct this issue?
Thank you for your replies!
You are welcome Nadine!
Loved this video
Great video very informative
excelent explanation
I finally understand my problem. I have that irritation, all along the top of my foot over met heads. Worse with shoes on like a vise
Thank you for this informative video, which explains better than just reading an article. I like idea of of arch support up and below the ball of the foot. I think my problem is more Metatarsalgia. I live in Mexico, Cement floors with tiles.
Thanks Raymond! Yes, hard surfaces, tight calves, shoewear are all contributors
That was a good one, lad, thanks...
I have researched the forefoot pain issues I have. I believe metatarsalgia is my likely diagnosis. In addition to severe pain felt most severely in my second toe metatarsal areas, I also have numbness primarily in the larger toes and forefoot areas and get severe needle stabbing pain mostly in my left big toe at night. I suppose this means there is nerve irritation. My podiatrist and PCP were not helpful, I believe I know how to treat myself now. Dancers pads, ice compresses, metatarsal cushions, ibuprofen, rest.
Nice differentiation
Thanks a lot Dave!
Best content explaining this subject FINALLY and thank you.
How do you cure both issues???
Thank you!
thank you. good simple explanation. Phew.
I've been to an ortho and podiatrist. Ortho said I had a sprain and podiatrist said I had capsulitis of the MTP joint with possible AVR. I had Xrays twice, neither showing a stress fracture. I mentioned Morton's Neuroma b/c I get numbness and tingling with occasional jolt twinges that run through my foot spawning from the 3rd toe. I also mention Metatarsalgia. I believe I maybe did have a strain from sprints, but resulted b/c of metatarsalgia. Pain is felt top and bottom of the metatarsal head at the third toe. I have been breaking in some orthotics and they seem to help and taking a 5 day pack of steroids for the inflammation in the joint. I'm also using meta pads in my other shoes, but they seem to put more pressure on the PF at the arch and hurt a bit. So I'm wondering if I also have MN as well b/c of the numbness/tingling. Would an MRI show all these problems? And do I have to wear an ortho forever? Should I wear in both shoes too? I am long distance ultra-runner as well.
Hi, I have a question(s) for you!
1. how can it take a Pod to diagnose this?
2. is there pain when the foot is flexed sideways or stretched/ing when reaching for something high?
3. does it cause light swelling - swelling in general?
4. can this also be associated with a pinched nerve/herniated disc/spondylosis?
5. can this also be associated with Fibromyalgia?
Thank you for indulging my questions!
Thank you for your work. :)
My pleasure! You are welcome Aleksander!
Really love ur clear explanations. If u use better camera for filming, it would be nicer. Thanks a lot.
Hi Doc. Thank you for this video. I am a type 2 diabetic who recently noticed this pain in my foot 🦶🏽. My whole foot was burning yet “itchy” at the same time. Just the left foot. This event happened for a total of I do have neuro injury’s in my C spine and L spine, all the way to S1, but I only felt nerve issue in the left foot only
So Mary Ann, there are many diagnoses to consider here and would be unfair to guess without a full examination
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Not to be disrespectful but I was diagnosed with Morton’s neuroma and I started researching and found a Dr in Florida that does cryosurgery. I haven’t had it done yet but he treats it outpatient in the office with no stitching and is a good option if we don’t want cutting and stitching in a hospital!
Thank you for this video! I have pain on the bottom and side of my left foot starting from the middle of the foot and going up to the big toe. It's quite painful on the ball under the big toe. It's painful if I squeeze on the top and bottom of this area. Am going to see the foot dr. in 3 days. I sure hope we can fix this problem!
Yes, that is a good plan and these things are manageable
RAJSHRI commenting:
I have Morton’s Neuroma on my right foot..
Cause could be standing spell..putting pressure more on the front as my house slippers
have my toes print..
with coconut oil massage and hot and cold fomentation therapy as advised by my doctors and 🆘
pain killers it has much improved..only sad part is being a Indian Classical dancer,
dancing or teaching dance probably won’t be possible..
Well informative video..as explained by my Doctors too..
Thank you
*lateral foot arch??* first time I've ever heard this. seems important. thank you doc.
Happy to help
I'm having this exact pain right now 😩
Hi Paul. Great video. Concise and complete. My question for you is, if I get a sharp momentary jolt of pain under the length of my left 'index' toe, with the first 2-3 steps out of bed in the morning, what is it? Toe and ankle dorsiflexion and plantarflexion are neither palliative nor provocative, nor pre-emptively preventative. Compression of the MTPs is neither palliative nor provocative and I don't have any 'pebble' or 'bunched up sock' sensations in the forefoot area either. That left 'index' toe, as I call it, is a bit longer than the big toe but that's symmetrical to the right, so, I'm confused. Thanks in advance!
Helpful video thanks for sharing👍.
I do have a question though. Can metatarsalgia cause numbing and shooting pains up the leg? My pain started under my big toe(sole) then moved to the pinky toe on the ball of my foot. I don't have insurance so I'm trying to find as much information on it as I can.
I've been having pain in the toes of my right foot for a few years. I also have some pain under the ball of the foot too. I think I better try calf stretches more and maybe an orthotic.
Yes please use a mic so we can learn your knowledge 😉
Thank you , you may have shown me that I have gout instead of metatarsalgia
The pain I have is electrical shocks when my toes are squeezed together. The only shoes I can wear are a certain kind of Nike flip-flops that are hard to find. The cushion and tight fit on my narrow feet make it bearable to walk. I have not gone barefoot in 20 years. I have neuromas in both of my feet same area. I also suffer from sciatic nerve pain and inflammation and also suffer electrical shock pain from my ulnar nerves in both elbows. I have internal vibrations from the waist down. I feel like the vibration from a cell phone is how I can describe the vibrations. I have had 2 lumbar spinal fusions. I have suffered from all this since I was 16.
I think I got Metatarsalgia from starting Track&Field training with all these exercises for dashing.
God I think I have both of these, booked to go and see a chiropractor, hope it clears!
Hi, thanks for the informative video.
I've recently had surgery on my big toe for hallux limitus. I had a waterman green osteotomy. I'm not sure if that's a world know term or not but they basically shortened bug big toe because it was a little bit too long and putting pressure on the joint causing arthritis. I had this surgery 6 months ago. Now on the same food, the toe next to my big to is painful to touch the top of the toe I particularly. In your opinion do you think this could be what your describing in the video? Also do you think it could be related to the surgery? I'm am due to have the same surgery on my other foot but I'll have to think twice about it if it causes this pain
Hi.. thanks for useful info..I am having same issue for last two months.. at the moment I am taking medicine & given by soft shoes with gel inner sole.. my question is whether it is a life time issue or it can treated & I can be normal after sometime ?
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Quick question and I’m not sure if you got the answer. When I get home and take off my work boots. I get a cramp type thing between my big toe and the toe next to it(in that general area) and the only way to relieve it is by standing up with my full body weight on my feet.
Thank you. Mine’s metatarsalgia. Now I know.
Glad I could help sort it out Neil! Have you tried an orthotic and stretching? bit.ly/2TXm58p
I’ve been diagnosed having metatarsalgia and Morton’s neuroma since 2002. I had a medical discharge from the Army due to not able to walk without pain. My life ended up being a letter carrier for the past 20 years with the same diagnosis. I just learned to deal with it. 10 more years before retirement then I can put my feet up in the sunset.
Get a steroid injection but with ultrasound scan. That way they can pinpoint where the neuroma is. Doing it blind won’t help. It’s a very painful condition as I have it. Also another thing orthotics helps too. It cushions the foot.
Do you have videos about treatment for metatarsalga? Based on your description I know that's exactly what I have
Here you go. Metatarsal Pad (Correct Placement)
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I do have a bone I think u hit it it is exactly what u said thank u dear doc
Hello,
I have Mortons Nuroma & Metatalsalgia in both feet. 😔 I also have hammer toe on my left foot toe next to the big toe! I have lymphedema & lipedema in both legs along with varicose veins in my right calf only for now...not in my left calf. There is a warm to the touch & hard patch of skin on the back of my calf on my right leg..it does not hurt at all. It is not a blood clot..because I've had on of those back in 2002 & it was due to a birth control pill I was on at that time. I'm no longer on any birth control..I'm now going through menopause years. 😐
What are the top tips then for metatarsalgia?
Thanks for the explanation of the differences. Can you describe the orthotic you would use for Metatarsalgia?
I will do my best in a future video. I have it on my list.
I have had the surgery before years ago .but it's back again .what I need to do go back to surgery again .can't walk on foot pain is a 10
Very well done video. Thank u. I have nerve?? pain when I wake up between 1-2 or 2-3 toe on bottom. If I slowly apply pressure while standing, I feel something shift and the pain goes away. Happens every morning. I’m 55 and work in manufacturing mgmt where I’m on my feet quite a bit throughout the day. I had gone to ortho thinking it’s club toe, but I know believe it to be a nerve issue. Thoughts? Thank u v much.
Thank you for this video. I thought I had Mortons neuroma but the way you explained it I believe it's the metatarsalgia. I purchased insoles for bottom of foot but it seems to aggravate it more. I was told that I have flatter feet with less arch. I was led to believe it was necessary to restore the arch?
Metatarsalgia is not a diagnosis. It’s a wastebasket term encompassing all foot pain
New subscriber doc that was spot on I think I have metatarsalgia. Is a walk-in boot good if so, should it be a high heel boot or low heel so your ankles can dorseflex
So I've recently been diagnosed with both metatarsalgia and multiple neuromas, plantar fasciitis, bunions and hammer toes.... I've been getting injections in the tops of my feet every two weeks, I wear a daytime brace and a night time splint
That is a lot for someone so young. Are you in custom orthotics?
I have Morton’s neuroma in my left foot, what type of orthotic do you recommend? I believe I’ve developed it from wearing my trail running shoes way too tight.
I have a hard lump underneath the ball of my left foot. This is inbetween the 3 rd and 4 th toe. It definitely feels like I have a pebble underneath this area when I'm standing or walking. Could this be Mortons Neuroma?
I have a really sharp pain, like a bruised feeling on the long bone on the middle toe. It isn't a bruise it is internal, the area is a size of a finger nail just under the toe where it meets the main foot area. Any ideas?
Can I ever heal the second one you were talking about? Thank you in advance for any response.
Great explanation. Can either cause ball of foot swelling? Thanks!
Yes but not a lot
Hello & thank you for the information, Im having the pain exactly on the second metatarsal bone for 6 months now & it's just got worse. Can you please suggest anything else?
Great video! Does Metatarsalgia also give a numbness/no sensation feeling on certain area? On certain area I have to press in really hard with a pin to feel something. I don't have diabetes. Dr is thinking for me to get an emg. But he never even told me I might have Metatarsalgia only did a sensory vibration test and said to schedule for an emg since certain area of my foot failed his test. So could it be Metatarsalgia? My symptoms is exactly what your video described.
I have metasarsalgia and Morton’s Neuroma for about 8 years. But I haven’t worn heels in about 25 years because I also have plantar fasciitis and Sinus Tarsi syndrome. My poor size 10.5 wide feet are a mess. I had surgery for Plantar Fasciitis about 12 years ago which helped but it’s back. I’m a hospital employee on my feet a lot. I am having Metatarsal surgery in 2 weeks on one foot. I’m a little nervous
Made the worst mistake ever and bought skechers orthofit shoes. Took only 2 days to cause what youve explained is mortons neuroma. Im now starting palmitoylethanolamide to see if it helps
Great explanation! Thank you! Your illustration for the Metatarsalgia shows that the pain seems to closer the foot pad. My pain is definitely on the bone of the second toe, but it is just below the base of the toe (like at the edge of the foot pad). Would that still be a Metatarsalgia? I know this all started with tight shoes and a hard floor, but even though I'm wearing proper shoes now and staying off it when I can, the pain is pretty constant. I'm thinking it's Metatarsalgia, but I'm curious if the different location would indicate something else.
HI A. So, yes that location can be metatarsalgia and/or predislocation syndrome. I would definitely treat them both with an orthotic with a met pad.
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Yes I have that feeling like I'm stepping on marbles 😮
I'm a 59 year old male and I drive a commercial vehicle every day and wear hiking boots to work in. I have developed toe pain in my 3rd and 4th toe. It hurts more when I bend my toe downward. As well in the ball of my foot by the toes gets like a dude ache.
Oh for pity's sake, I've been diagnosed with Morton's neuroma (sonogram or whatever it is they do) and after hearing this explanation, I realise that I have metatarsalgia too... cause I have that pain on both the bottom and the top of the foot in addition to shooting nerve pain from the neuromas . I was thinking that the metatarsal pads weren't far enough forward for the neuroma... they're likely not far forward enough for the metatarsalgia too. I've adapted my orthotics, gotten ice slippers (because my gut told me something more was going on than MN), and I'm learning how to tape my feet with kinesiology tape.
Thanks for sharing Madison. Best of luck!
Hello, thank you for this video! Three months ago I was pushing a sled while wearing boots that were slightly too large and my foot was sliding forward and backward. The next day the webspace in between my first and second toe was tingling. Three months later my toes still tingle. I've seen a podiatrist, family doctor, etc. The podiatrist was very casual and said it's likely a neuroma and there is not much to do about it except add the pad behind the bones. I can't find any specific spot that hurts when I press on my foot, it just feels like a squishy sponge under the metatarsal joints where you have black marks on the foot in the video. I am an avid xc skier, cyclist, winter cyclist and hiker. I can't imagine not being active. I don't have pain but just a squishy feeling. Any advice would be appreciated as I'm extremely worried about my future foot health. I've read about injections, alcohol injections, nerve surgery, etc. I wear a Paul Coffin orthotic that I like very much but it won't fit in my ski or cycling shoes so I have a small hard orthotic that fits in those. Thank you so much
Thank you for explaining! I’m still not sure but the pain i have is between the the forth and pinky toe . Like i have a marble in my 4th toe ball? But it’s only on the side of the bone like if I was to slide my finger from the pinky inwards! I do suffer from bad psoriatic arthritis so I believe it might be my joint? It hurts really bad
I have been diagnosed a Mortons neuroma, but I think it is Metatarsalgia. I don't have pain when they squeese my foot , the pain is when they squeese below my foot/ on the ball of the foot. It hurts really much when I walk barefoot.
Did u have a mri
Bursitis can form in the forefoot as well
Can you have Morton's Neuroma without the numbness/pain? I get the clicking (like the two metatarsals are grinding/rolling over each other), especially when I have a shoe on and put pressure on the ball of my foot - walking/bending, but I've never had the numbness/pain.
I went into a general practice doc and they looked for 2 seconds and said I have Morton’s Neuroma, but after looking at the symptoms/doing some research, I don’t think that’s what I have. (Based on location + I don’t have burning or numbness and I have lots of inflammation). I think it’s metatarsalgia. The pain is in my second toe (right next to my big toe) and runs straight down into the region below that toe. It’s super swollen and like a lump there and I couldn’t walk on it at all for 3 days. After icing/elevation/using anti-inflammatory EO’s on it, the swelling has decreased some and I can *almost* walk on it.
Would love to hear your thoughts..?
Thanks in advance!
This is wonderful info…. I ‘think’ I have Metatarsalgia….it is in the right place
As you point up….but I also Get a lot of actual nerve pain…when walking.
This pain will last long after sitting and putting my feet up. A sharp burning hot pain?
What causes this???? Please.
Could be a significant amount of inflammation there lingering.
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I had a steroid injection last week for Morton’s Neuroma. Wow!! It’s a painful condition. I get burning sensation in my feet at night. I developed this due to breaking my foot and suffering five fractures.
Im getting one next week , has it worked for you at all ?????
@@sineadsheridan6305sorry I’ve just seen your question. The first injection didn’t help . The second one did as it was done with ultrasound, so the scan pinpointed where the neuroma was, and that injection helped.
What causes a feeling of a lump in the ball of the foot. It’s not sore it does hurt sometimes .
Kindly please expalin how to stop and how to do massage
Hii. I have pain on the sides of the metatarsal bone. I mean not on the surface or on the forefoot but on the both sides of the upper feet ( where metatarsal and phalanx bones meet). Please tell me why
Thank you. Very Helpful! I am still unsure which one I have as aspect of both seem to describe what I am feeling. The last 3 nights I have been woken up from the pain. There is a good bit of swelling everywhere. It certainly hurts when I press on the top, but the worst is when pressing on the bottom. Also I tried a tight tress sock for compression that was sharp unbearable pain in between the 2nd and 3rd I believe (so hard to pinpoint exactly cuz the pain is everywhere). Does this sound like on thing over another?
I think my diagnosis would be metatarsalgia on the 4th metatarsal-phalangeal joint. It hurts so much as if I stepped on a nail or something. I can go for 2-3 months without getting any pain and suddenly I step on the floor and that sharp pain comes, after that I walk like a penguin for weeks because I'm scared of that pain coming back. Every step is agony during those weeks. I try to relax and walk normally but pain comes unexpectedly and it just makes me more scared..
Can Mortons Nueroma cause pain in the ball of foot at great toe as well as numbness burnjng and pain at touch at 2 3 toe
I think I have both conditions in both feet. Is that possible? I have PF and the pain made me want to walk on my forefoot. Eventually I developed pain in the balls of my foot and also an almost constant ache/burn under the toes. I can't sleep at night because of both the ache and the pain in the ball of the foot
Pretty confident that I have Morton’s neuroma. I’ve tried some inserts, no help. Unsure what to do now.
Would this be cause by a doctor giving you shots for plantar fasciitis, i had for 2 years then suddenly itcwent away and my foot went numb 2 the right, bern 2 months
Hello. I have burning pain on the top of my foot near the base of the 2nd & 3rd toes. There is no pain on the bottom of my foot. It especially bothers me at times when I'm in bed. My Podiatrist sent me for an ultrasound which said I have a neuroma. But the Dr said I don't have the traditional neuroma symptoms. He tried a cortisone injection but it didn't seem to have any effect. Was it the wrong spot or do I need something stronger? (I had been taking Prednisone for some other condition but have been weaned off of it which is when the pain started.)
Hi, thank you, i was wondering for 6 years why my left foot underneath is so thick and i cannot feel or bend my toes forward. I notice that my right foot is also starting. Do i stop wearing flip flops and thinner shoes ? do i need to buy more expensive shoes to support my joints? I was very active as a child in sport for many years. My work i stood for many hours almost 8-12 hours per day. What do i need to do? does this mean surgery?
Thank you
LL
Thanks for this, short but more than useful, at least for me. (2:48 - 2:52 How old, 50 or more?)
What likely causes metatarslagia under the last smallest toe?
Are there any exercises you recommend?
o my good my foot was actually clicking when i was pressing on the palm of my foot between the 2nd and the 3rd toe
I was diagnosed with Morton’s Neroma from an mri. After watching your video, I was confused. The severe pain comes from the top of my foot as well as the bottom, just by touching it. It is between my T2-T3. Can I have both of the problems you discussed? Is it better to let it run its course or have surgery? I know the neuroma can keep coming back.
I have swelling also in my 4th toe... could that be from metatarsalgia as well? that toe is the only really swollen,
I'm a therapeutic massage therapist n had a client with pain on ball of foot
The top of foot felt puffy n was painful
The big toe on the 1st joint if I moved it forward n backwards made a cracking sound n was painfull
Not sure if related.
Does it have to be in both the feet
I have that 2nd toe problem, and also have a stumps neuroma from 2 diff foot surgeies , Its awful pain. One says they want to do surgery on that toe and another says the neuroma and some say no surgery , I will be worse off , I cant hardly walk now ,
Hello, I was just diagnosed with neuroma after years of thinking I had plantar fasciitis from previous diagnosis, my question is, I don’t feel any pain on my third or fourth toes, neither numbing or tingling… my pain is on the outside of my left foot. Doctor said the pain is irradiating, I am wondering if I got the right diagnosis, any comments?
I've had metatarsalgia now.. going on 6 years. It doesn't go away....ever. The top of my foot is sensitive to having a shoe on also.
Maybe not for you but for other people it does
I’m having the same problem Bob, had it for months, driving me crazy
Maybe transition to minimalist shoes very slowly and perhaps then it will fade from your foot being stronger. Don't expect this to be a painless transition though.
1.5 year for me, using $8 pads i put in my shoes reduces the pain significantly, you can find them on amazon search for "Pedag Drop Anatomically Correct Metatarsal Arch Pads", make sure you DON'T put them where the pain is, i need be placed where the arch of the foot is. hope this helps with your issue
You might have Morton's neuroma too
Very informative! Thank you.. do you think doing yoga can worsen metatarsalgia?
Yes if you are spending a lot of time on the ball of the foot.
Thank you, Doctor. I'm glad I found your video and think I can rule out Morton's Neuroma due to absence of a little lump and no clicking. My problem is with 2nd and 3rd toes and a feeling of numbness on top between the big toe and 2nd toe, plus the feeling of stepping on a rounded, flat stone. Does that sound like metararsalgia? I appreciate any feedback.
I have the same with no pain just numbness.
Hi I have got metatarsalgia on my second toe under neath the foot. Is there something you put on the foot to help pain/pressure? I couldn’t quite hear that part. Any help would be greatly appreciated thanks
Hi Doc, thanks for the video! My fourth metatarsal head has dropped lower than the others. Is there any way to get it back and aligned? Will i have to wear metapad or orthotic forver?
I had Neurectomy surgery in 2021. I have done well, but started having a burning sensation lately. My doctor had me use a U pad that is mainly used for calluses. Would a Metatarsal pad work better?