Burning, shooting or pebble-like pain in the ball of your foot affecting your walking or footwear?
Morton’s Neuroma
Morton’s neuroma refers to irritation and thickening of a nerve, most commonly between the third and fourth toes.
Symptoms may come and go at first, but can gradually become more frequent and limiting if the underlying cause isn’t addressed.
Morton’s neuroma is often linked to repeated compression and mechanical overload of the nerve.
Morton’s Neuroma often causes:
Burning or shooting pain in the ball of the foot
Tingling or numbness into the toes
A sensation of “walking on a pebble”
Pain that worsens in tight or narrow footwear
how we treat it
At Assure Health Clinic, Morton’s neuroma is always carefully assessed to confirm the diagnosis and rule out other causes of forefoot pain.
Your assessment may include:
A detailed history of your symptoms and footwear
Hands-on examination of the forefoot and toes
Palpation and compression testing of the inter-metatarsal spaces
Biomechanical and gait assessment
Evaluation of foot posture, loading patterns and joint mobility
Neurological screening where appropriate
Treatment is aimed at reducing mechanical stress on the nerve, calming symptoms and preventing recurrence.
Once confirmed, your personalised treatment plan may include:
Targeted manual therapy and off-loading techniques
Footwear advice and activity modification
Orthoses or padding to reduce nerve compression
Progressive rehabilitation to address contributing factors
Steroid injection Referral
Benefits You’ll Experience
01
Reduction in burning and shooting pain
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Improved comfort when walking and standing
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Greater tolerance of footwear
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Reduced nerve irritation
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Clear diagnosis and management plan
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Return to daily and sporting activities
Evidence-Based & Trusted
Conservative management is widely supported as first-line treatment for Morton’s neuroma.
Clinical evidence supports:
Mechanical off-loading and footwear intervention using orthoses
Targeted rehabilitation and manual therapy
Shockwave therapy for persistent neuroma-related pain
Addressing biomechanical contributors to reduce nerve compression
These approaches are routinely used in podiatry and musculoskeletal practice to manage neuroma symptoms and improve long-term outcomes.
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Why Choose Assure Health
At Assure Health Clinic 0ur focus is to identify the source of your pain, reduce nerve irritation, and restore comfortable movement – not simply mask symptoms.
Specialists in foot and forefoot pain
Thorough clinical assessment before treatment begins
Combined podiatry and physiotherapy expertise
Evidence-based, individualised care plans
Calm, modern clinical environment
24/7 online booking
Book your Morton’s neuroma assessment today.
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