Morton's Neuroma Treatment
Specialist treatment for nerve pain between your toes. We offer comprehensive diagnosis and effective treatments to relieve your forefoot pain.
What is Morton's Neuroma?
Morton's neuroma is a painful condition affecting the ball of the foot, most commonly between the third and fourth toes. It involves a thickening of the tissue around one of the nerves leading to your toes.
This can cause a sharp, burning pain in the ball of your foot. Your toes may also sting, burn, or feel numb. Many patients describe the sensation as standing on a pebble in their shoe or having a sock bunched up.
Common Symptoms
- Burning pain in the ball of the foot
- Feeling like standing on a pebble or fold in sock
- Tingling or numbness in the toes
- Pain that radiates into the toes
- Pain worsened by tight shoes or high heels
- Relief when removing shoes and rubbing foot
Common Causes
- Wearing tight, narrow, or high-heeled shoes
- High-impact sports (running, tennis, etc.)
- Foot deformities (bunions, hammertoes, flat feet)
- Repetitive stress on the forefoot
- Trauma or injury to the area
How We Treat Morton's Neuroma
Our treatment approach begins with accurate diagnosis using clinical examination and ultrasound scanning. We then develop a personalised treatment plan that may include footwear modifications, orthotics, injection therapy, or in stubborn cases, referral for surgical consultation.
Footwear Advice
Guidance on proper shoe selection with wider toe boxes and lower heels to reduce nerve compression.
Metatarsal Padding/Orthotics
Custom insoles with metatarsal domes to spread the toes and relieve pressure.
Ultrasound-Guided Injection
Precisely targeted corticosteroid injections to reduce inflammation around the nerve.
Mobilisation Therapy
Manual therapy techniques to improve joint mobility and reduce nerve irritation.
When to Seek Professional Help
- Pain persists despite changing footwear
- Numbness or tingling doesn't go away
- Pain affects your ability to walk or exercise
- Symptoms are getting progressively worse
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Morton's Neuroma at Lower Limb Clinic.
Find Your Nearest Clinic
Get Morton's Neuroma at our clinic, conveniently located in East Belfast
Lisburn Road Clinic
385 Lisburn Road, BT9 7EP
Ormeau Road Clinic
373 Ormeau Road, BT7 3GP
Newcastle Clinic
1 Shimna Road, BT33 0AS
We serve patients from across Belfast and Northern Ireland including East Belfast, South Belfast, Lisburn, Bangor, Holywood, Newtownards, Dundonald, Carryduff, Hillsborough, and Comber.
Get Expert Treatment
- Same-week appointments available
- No GP referral needed
- MSc-qualified specialists
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Find Your Nearest Clinic
Get Morton's Neuroma at our clinic, conveniently located in East Belfast
Lisburn Road Clinic
385 Lisburn Road, BT9 7EP
Ormeau Road Clinic
373 Ormeau Road, BT7 3GP
Newcastle Clinic
1 Shimna Road, BT33 0AS
We serve patients from across Belfast and Northern Ireland including East Belfast, South Belfast, Lisburn, Bangor, Holywood, Newtownards, Dundonald, Carryduff, Hillsborough, and Comber.