Morton's neuroma (burning between toes)

Morton's neuroma is irritation and thickening of a nerve between the toes, usually the third and fourth, causing burning, tingling or a pebble-like feeling. Other problems can feel similar, so we check first. Most people start with wider shoes and a correctly placed metatarsal pad.

How we can help at Burwood Podiatry

Most people start with simple footwear and padding changes, and we'll check it's a neuroma first, so you can keep your shoes on through the working day.

• A clear check: we test whether squeezing the forefoot reproduces your symptoms, and rule out other causes
• A metatarsal pad or insole placed in exactly the right spot
• Footwear advice on width, heel height and pressure: choosing shoes
• Orthotics if they'd help, quoted first
• A letter to your GP for an injection or surgical opinion if symptoms persist

When to get it checked

• Burning, tingling or numbness between the toes
• Pain that's severe, getting worse or keeps coming back
• No improvement after 2 weeks of home care
• Diabetes and any new foot pain or numbness

Sudden numbness or weakness in the foot, or a hot, swollen foot with fever, needs same-day medical care. Emergency, or a foot that suddenly turns cold, pale or blue? Call 000.