Neuroma: Nerve Pain at the Ball of the Foot
A neuroma is a painful condition involving a pinched or thickened nerve, most commonly between the third & fourth toes at the ball of the foot. It can feel like a burning pain, tingling, or a sharp, stabbing sensation w/ each step.
How It Develops
Neuromas happens when the Tarsal joint falls w/ each step, especially inside narrow toe-box shoes. Here’s what happens:
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As the arch falls, the foot elongates and the ball of the foot — the widest part — begins to slide forward & force into the narrow toe box.
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This crowding forces the metatarsal heads to compress against each other.
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The nerves & blood vessels between them become trapped & pinched w/ each step.
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Over time, the repeated pinching damages the nerve & leading to inflammation & chronic pain — this is a neuroma.
Treatment
Feet Balance Orthotics Realign the Fallen Tarsal joint & keep the arch from falling. As a result, the foot no longer elongates or pushes into the toe box. Nerves are no longer compressed allowing for relief & healing. After Aligning the Fallen Tarsal joint & Tilted Anklebones w/ Feet Balance Orthotics, physical therapy can speed up the healing process.
Early intervention is key. Feet Balance Orthotics that make you pass the Anklebone Alignment test prevent not only neuroma but also major joints from getting damaged due to moving on tilted anklebones.
📅 Schedule a pedorthic consultation today and get rid of the root cause of the neuroma pain & start to live pain free feet & major joints.