Morton’s neuroma pain might be exacerbated by wearing high heels. Narrow shoes compress the metatarsal bones, putting additional pressure on the nerve. It helps to explain why a neuroma hurts more in a closed shoe than in a more open sandal. High heels also put great pressure on the ball of the foot, aggravating neuroma symptoms. Some women claim that the higher the heel, the more discomfort they experience, and many are forced to wear flats.
The swollen and inflamed part of the nerve is removed during neuroma surgery. The pain linked with the neuroma is also gone. After neuroma surgery, most women find that wearing high heels after neuroma surgery is significantly more comfortable. Even 3 or 4 weeks after surgery, some women are back in heels!
