Your brain, spinal cord, and nerves form the nervous system, and together they send the various messages that tell your body what to do. Nerves play a role in just about everything you do.
Neuromas (also known as a pinched nerve) cause pain and affect how your brain interprets it. In your feet, Morton’s neuroma causes pain in specific areas. Fortunately, there are treatment options.
Surgery can be used to treat Morton’s neuroma, but only under certain circumstances. To determine when your foot condition requires surgery, residents of the Lower Pacific Heights area of San Francisco and San Jose, California, can get help from Dr. Andrew Harrison and our dedicated medical staff.
This condition results from inflammation of the nerves in your feet. The inflammation is due to tissue that forms alongside healthy nerves. It can cause permanent damage if it’s left untreated and grows larger over time.
This type of neuroma causes a painful sensation, commonly described as a pebble or rock underfoot, and may make walking or standing more difficult. One in three people will likely deal with Morton's neuroma at some point in their lives, which can result from wearing ill-fitting shoes or working on their feet.
This foot condition can be managed with noninvasive methods, such as orthotics or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), to reduce swelling and pain. Other methods include radiofrequency ablation, cryogenic neuroablation, and injections.
Physical therapy can be used to properly stretch feet and ankles and correct posture to reduce pain. Wearing proper footwear, athletic socks, and maintaining a healthy weight can reduce pressure on the feet.
Surgical intervention to deal with Morton’s neuroma is a last resort option when all other methods fail to reduce pain and other symptoms. With surgery, we can remove tissue to give the inflamed nerve more space, or remove the affected nerve.
Morton’s neuroma happens to millions of people, and while surgery is an option, it’s not used unless it’s absolutely necessary. To find out which method of treatment works best for your problems with Morton’s neuroma, contact Dr. Harrison and his team today.
Just explain what you are feeling to our friendly office staff, and we will help you select a time that works for your busy schedule to come in and see Dr. Harrison. The health of your feet is essential, and protecting them protects your mobility.
Don’t let pain from a Morton’s neuroma slow you down. Schedule your appointment today!
