Neuroma

What is Neuroma?

Does if feel like you are walking on pebbles? A neuroma is a painful condition also known as “pinched nerve.” It is a benign tumor of a nerve typically causing pain to the ball of the foot. It can cause burning, tingling, or a numbing sensation between the toes. It is most common between the third and fourth toes.

How can you treat it?

• Offloading modification to your shoes/inserts

• Custom inserts

• NSAIDS

• Alcohol sclerosing injections (to shrink the nerve)

• Steroid injection

• Nerve ablation

• Surgical removal of neuroma