188 | Got foot pain? Is it Morton’s Neuroma?
Welcome to Episode 188 of The Optimal Body Podcast
Got foot pain? Is it Morton’s Neuroma?
Feeling tingling, numbness, radiating pain in your heel? Could it be Morton Neuroma? DocJen & Dr. Dom explain what Morton’s Neuroma is and the different grades of nerve-related symptoms that could be explained. They describe a few potential causes of Neuroma, including types of footwear or trauma to the foot. Utilizing research, they explain how MRI images may not correlate or confirm symptoms, and how treatment typically surrounds changing footwear, building ankle and foot mobility and strength, promoting relaxation in the foot, and addressing sources of persistent inflammation. Finally, they explain foot exercises to try. Let’s dive in!
VivoBarefoot Discount
Reconnect to your more natural self. Vivohealth hub is a growing body of courses and experiences that guide you through the joys of moving more naturally. The hub includes content from natural health experts! Check out the Vivohealth Barefoot Courses and assessments.
**Vivo offers a 100-Day trial period. If you are not completely satisfied, you can send the shoes back and get a refund.
What You Will Learn PT Pearl:
01:59 – What is Morton’s Neuroma?
03:33 – Nerve-related symptoms
05:41 – Potential causes of Neuroma
07:22 – MRI’s do not necessarily confirm symptoms
08:09 – Potential Treatments
11:07 – Exercises to implement
12:28 – Addressing inflammatory conditions
14:49 – Tools to promote relaxation in the foot
17:05 – Foot exercises to try
Sources Cited
Bencardino, J., Rosenberg, Z.S., Beltran, J., Liu, X. and Marty-Delfaut, E. (2000). Morton’s Neuroma. American Journal of Roentgenology, 175(3), pp.649–653.
Bhatia, M. and Thomson, L. (2020). Morton’s neuroma – Current concepts review. Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma.
Faulkner, A., Mayne, A., Davies, P., Ridley, D. and Harrold, F. (2020). Patient-Related Outcome Measures (PROMs) With Nonoperative and Operative Management of Morton’s Neuroma. Foot & Ankle International, 42(2), pp.151–156.
Munir, U., Tafti, D. and Morgan, S. (2020). Morton Neuroma. [online] PubMed. Available at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470249/.
Pérez-Domínguez, B. (2020). The effects of a combined Physical Therapy approach on Morton’s Neuroma. An N-of-1 Case Report. The Foot, p.101684.
We think you’ll love:
Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show!
Follow Me on Insta
Treat Yo'Self!
Sign up to receive NEW updates and exclusive mobility and movement tips! Learn how to relieve pain, prevent injury, and optimize movement through WEEKLY newsletters!