Foot Nerve Pain Morton Neuroma Physiotherapy in Delhi.
Neuroma is a thickening of nerve tissue that may develop in various parts of the body. The most common neuroma in the foot is a Morton’s neuroma, which occurs between the third and fourth toes. It is sometimes referred to as an intermetatarsal neuroma. “Intermetatarsal” describes its location in the ball of the foot between the metatarsal bones. Neuromas may also occur in other locations in the foot.
Morton The thickening, or enlargement, of the nerve that defines a neuroma is the result of compression and irritation of the nerve. This compression creates enlargement of the nerve, eventually leading to permanent nerve damage
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy is the first line of treatment for this condition, and it is vitally important that it is given focused, dedicated attention. It should not be glossed over as unimportant because often it can treat the pain without the need to resort to more complicated methods. Even when other methods, such as medications and surgeries, are used, physical therapy is an important adjunct to help healing and reduction of pain.
The types of physical therapy that are used for Morton’s neuroma include:
Stretching and Massage. This helps increase the flexibility of the affected area by loosening tight tendons and ligaments.
Toe Exercises. Muscle strengthening through toe exercises is an important part of physical therapy to minimize the effect of Morton’s neuroma.
Ankle Exercises. As a result of the pain from Morton’s neuroma, the muscles that support your ankle can become weak. Strengthen exercises can strengthen the ankle, providing more stability and lessen the chances of further injury.
Gait evaluation
Your physical therapist should do an evaluation of the way you walk and run (a gait analysis). They look for factors that might lead to or exacerbate Morton’s neuroma. The gait analysis helps tailor individualized physical therapy and helps with designing the correct custom orthotic.
