Morton’s neuroma is the swelling of the nerve that runs between the metatarsal bones in your foot. It happens between the third and fourth toes where blisters form. Morton’s neuroma causes a burning or stabbing pain in the ball of the foot for the majority of patients. Some patients experience numbness in their toes as well.
The nerve receives pressure from the bones on either side of them during normal walking. The nerve enlarges and the discomfort causes by the inflammation. Our footwear, particularly women’s dress shoes, can exert extra pressure on the ball of the foot, and continually wearing these shoes makes the pain worse. Soon you discover that wearing more relaxed and open shoes such as sandals relieves the pain.
