Help for Morton's Neuroma in Geelong

What is Morton's Neuroma?

Morton’s Neuroma is experienced as burning, numbness or tingling (nerve pain) in the ball of the foot and extends out towards the toes. It may feel like the client is standing on a small pebble. There is nothing that can be seen from outside the foot, it is just a sensation that is experienced by the individual.
The person often feels relief when removing tight fitting shoes, and stretching or rubbing their feet.
Morton's Neuroma is a swelling of a nerve in the foot, and when pressure is put on the swollen nerve by nearby bones and tendons, this causes further irritation and inflammation of the nerve, and hence pain. It mostly affects middle aged women who wear high heels often.

By Henry Vandyke Carter - Henry Gray (1918) Anatomy of the Human Body

What Causes Morton's Neuroma?

High heels or tight fitting footwear, such as worn in sports like skiing or rock climbing, can cause Morton’s Neuroma. The compression of the foot can cause the nerves within to become irritated and swollen, causing pain.
People who have other foot issues such as bunions, hammertoes, fallen or high arches are at a higher risk of experiencing Morton’s Neuroma, especially if they are putting a lot of stress on their feet, (eg. by doing lots of running).

When to Seek Help for Morton's Neuroma?

As with most conditions, catching it early will increase the chances of a faster recovery and reduce the chance of re-occurrence. Also, as somebody with foot pain starts to walk differently to accommodate the pain, other parts of their body (ie. back) can go out of alignment too from improper gait (incorrect walking).

If after a couple of weeks symptoms are not improving it's probably worth seeing somebody about it. 

How may Bowen Therapy help people with Morton's Neuroma?

Bowen may help in several different ways. By reducing tension around painful areas, circulation may be improved to facilitate a faster recovery. Also stretching the ligaments of the foot may help to take pressure off the nerves of the foot. 

You can read some reviews from Louis's clients on the Review page here, or Book Online here for a Bowen Therapy session targeting Morton's Neuroma in Geelong. ​