In my Houston podiatry practice, I meet a lot of folks who have had Morton’s neuroma ball of foot pain for weeks, months, or even years. Morton’s neuroma usually does not improve on its own. While the discomfort from a neuroma may initially be intermittent and even dependent on the shoes you’re wearing, it can quickly become more consistent and acute. Your neuroma may prevent you from wearing your preferred shoes, forcing you to wear just flats.
It is best to treat your neuroma as soon as possible. Conservative approaches are considerably more likely to be beneficial if you are treated when your pain is modest and inconsistent. Controlling the inflammation and managing your discomfort gets increasingly challenging as the pain from your neuroma worsens. When non-surgical treatments including anti-inflammatories, cortisone injections, and custom orthotics are ineffective, surgery to treat the neuroma may be required.
