--- title: Morton's Neuroma description: A morton's neuroma is a thickening around a nerve between the 3rd and 4th toes. image: https://www.glackinpt.com/hubfs/Background%20of%20Spa%20concept%20with%20hot%20rocks%20on%20wooden%20surface.jpeg --- [Skip to content](https://www.glackinpt.com/blog/mortons-neuroma#main-content) [![Glackin\_Logo](https://www.glackinpt.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Glackin_Logo.png?width=197&height=52&name=Glackin_Logo.png "Glackin_Logo")](https://www.glackinpt.com) - [About](https://www.glackinpt.com/about/) - [About Us](https://www.glackinpt.com/about/) - [Approach](https://www.glackinpt.com/approach) - [Rates and Insurance](https://www.glackinpt.com/fees/) - [Products](https://www.glackinpt.com/products) - [Blogs](https://www.glackinpt.com/blog) - [Conditions We Treat](https://www.glackinpt.com/additional-services/) - [Physical Therapy for Runners](https://www.glackinpt.com/physical-therapy-for-runners) - [TMJ Pain](https://www.glackinpt.com/tmj) - [Neck Pain](https://www.glackinpt.com/physical-therapy-for-neck-pain) - [Shoulder Pain](https://www.glackinpt.com/physical-therapy-for-shoulder-pain) - [Chest Pain](https://www.glackinpt.com/physical-therapy-for-chest-pain) - [Back Pain](https://www.glackinpt.com/back-pain) - [Pelvic Floor Pain](https://www.glackinpt.com/physical-therapy-pelvic-pain) - [Hip Pain](https://www.glackinpt.com/hip) - [Knee Pain](https://www.glackinpt.com/knee) - [Ankle Pain](https://www.glackinpt.com/ankle-pain) - [Additional Services](https://www.glackinpt.com/additional-services/) - [FAQs](https://www.glackinpt.com/faq) - [Online Scheduling](https://scheduling.go.promptemr.com/onlineScheduling?w=1081&s=DL) - [Contact](https://www.glackinpt.com/contact/) - [foot pain when walking](https://www.glackinpt.com/blog/tag/foot-pain-when-walking), - [foot pain](https://www.glackinpt.com/blog/tag/foot-pain), - [foot pain when running](https://www.glackinpt.com/blog/tag/foot-pain-when-running), - [sports rehabilitation](https://www.glackinpt.com/blog/tag/sports-rehabilitation), - [mortons neuroma](https://www.glackinpt.com/blog/tag/mortons-neuroma), - [neuroma](https://www.glackinpt.com/blog/tag/neuroma) # Morton's Neuroma ![](https://www.glackinpt.com/hubfs/Background%20of%20Spa%20concept%20with%20hot%20rocks%20on%20wooden%20surface.jpeg) - August 1, 2022 [Glackin Physiotherapy](https://www.glackinpt.com/blog/author/glackin-physiotherapy) Who is Morton and what is his neuroma? A neuroma is classified as a thickening of the tissue surrounding a nerve. A morton's neuroma is classified as a neuroma occurring in the foot, specifically between the 3rd and 4th toes. ### What does a morton's neuroma feel like? It can feel as if there is a small pebble in your shoe. It is often described as burning, sharp or numb symptom in the ball of the [foot](https://www.glackinpt.com/blog/anatomy-of-the-foot-and-ankle-joint) and/or toes. These symptoms will typically worsen when you wear tight or high heeled shoes because it further compresses the neuroma. ![Mortons neuroma](https://www.glackinpt.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Background-of-Spa-concept-with-hot-rocks-on-wooden-surface.jpg?width=305&height=204&name=Background-of-Spa-concept-with-hot-rocks-on-wooden-surface.jpg) ### Morton's neuroma treatment Seek out a physical therapist. They will first evaluate your foot to determine that the cause of your pain is related to a neuroma. There are a variety of reasons why you could be having symptoms in your foot, so a correct differential diagnosis is important to treatment. Manual therapy to help release restricted soft tissues and decreased joint mobility in the surrounding tissues. This can also help desensitize the irritable nerve. Gait analysis and strengthening geared towards taking pressure off the foot. They will pay attention to whats going on above the foot, up the kinetic chain, that could be a contributing factor. The foot pain might also be causing issues up above. ### What can I do for Morton's neuroma treatment at home? -Try icing your foot regularly -Wear supportive and roomy shoes with a good sole -Consider being fit for orthotics that can offload pressure in that area; ### What if my Morton's neuroma symptoms continue? If symptoms still aren't resolving, an orthopedist or podiatrist have a variety of non-surgical interventions in their arsenal. They will determine the appropriateness of treatment but this could be radio-frequency ablation of the nerve and steroid injections. #### Physical therapy for Morton's neuroma in Brookhaven, GA and Atlanta, GA If you have foot pain that might be related to a neuroma [reach out](https://www.glackinpt.com/contact/) to our office today! Blog Post ## Related Articles Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Suspendisse varius enim in eros elementum tristique. 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