Neuroma

A neuroma on your foot can be excruciating, making it difficult to put on shoes, stand, walk, and go about your daily activities. If you develop a neuroma, your podiatrist can help you and your feet heal and feel better.

What a neuroma is

A neuroma is an area of thick tissue surrounding a nerve. The tissue pushes against and puts pressure on the nerve, causing a sharp, stabbing pain. Burning, numbness, tingling, and stinging are also common symptoms of a neuroma.

Risk factors for developing a neuroma

There are several factors which can increase your risk of developing a neuroma, including:

Having bunions or hammertoes

Being flat-footed or having high arches

Wearing high heels or shoes that are too tight

Running, jogging, or performing other high-impact activities

Easy ways to help ease the pain of a neuroma

You can try a few simple remedies at home to get relief. Remember to:

Wear wide, comfortable, and supportive shoes

Place an ice pack on the neuroma

Take over-the-counter pain or anti-inflammatory medications

Substitute low-impact activities instead of high-impact ones

How your podiatrist can help with a neuroma

Your podiatrist is an expert at diagnosis and treatment of foot conditions, including a neuroma. Common professional treatments for a neuroma include:

Custom-fit orthotics, footwear, and arch supports

Inserts, wedges, foot pads, and cushioning devices

Corticosteroid injections to limit swelling and inflammation

Surgical treatment may be recommended for severe, painful neuromas which don’t respond to other types of therapy.

Don’t suffer with a painful neuroma when help is just an easy phone call away. Your feet deserve the best, so if you have a neuroma, call your podiatrist and find relief.

To find out more about the causes, prevention, and treatment of neuromas and other podiatry services, call Dr. Jay Levine in Nanuet, NY, serving residents of Nanuet and Rockland County, NY. You can reach him in the office by calling (845) 623-5933, so help your feet by calling today.