Morton’s Neuroma Treatment in Twin Falls, ID

If it feels like you are walking on a pebble, bunched-up sock, or sharp nerve pain in the ball of your foot, you may be dealing with Morton’s neuroma. At Idaho Foot & Ankle, we diagnose and treat Morton’s neuroma for patients throughout Twin Falls, the Magic Valley, and surrounding Idaho communities.

Morton’s neuroma is a painful nerve condition that commonly causes burning, tingling, numbness, or shooting pain between the toes. Many patients ignore the symptoms at first, only to find the pain becoming more frequent and more difficult to tolerate over time.

What Is Morton’s Neuroma?

Morton’s neuroma occurs when tissue surrounding a nerve in the ball of the foot thickens and becomes irritated. This most commonly happens between the third and fourth toes, although it can occur in other areas of the forefoot as well.

As the nerve becomes compressed and inflamed, patients may begin noticing burning pain, numbness, tingling, or the sensation that something is stuck inside the shoe.

Common Symptoms of Morton’s Neuroma

• Burning pain in the ball of the foot
• Tingling or numbness in the toes
• Pain that feels like stepping on a rock or pebble
• Sharp or shooting pain while walking
• Pain that worsens in tight or narrow shoes
• Relief when removing shoes or massaging the foot
• Pain that increases during exercise or prolonged standing

Some patients initially think they simply have general ball of foot pain, but nerve irritation often becomes more obvious as symptoms progress.

What Causes Morton’s Neuroma?

Morton’s neuroma develops when excessive pressure or irritation affects the nerve in the forefoot. Common contributing factors include:

• Tight or narrow shoes
• High heels
• High-impact sports or repetitive stress
• Bunions or hammertoes
• Foot structure abnormalities
• Flat feet or unstable foot mechanics
• Long periods of standing or walking

Patients with toe deformities may also benefit from learning about bunion treatment options and hammertoe treatment.

Can Morton’s Neuroma Get Worse?

Yes. Without treatment, the nerve can become increasingly irritated and enlarged over time. What starts as occasional discomfort may eventually become persistent burning pain, numbness, or difficulty walking comfortably.

Early diagnosis and treatment often help patients avoid more advanced symptoms and more aggressive treatment options later.

How Idaho Foot & Ankle Diagnoses Morton’s Neuroma

Because several conditions can cause forefoot pain, proper diagnosis is important. Dr. Wettstein performs a comprehensive foot evaluation and may use imaging or physical examination techniques to identify whether nerve compression is causing your symptoms.

Conditions such as stress fractures, arthritis, metatarsalgia, and joint inflammation can sometimes mimic Morton’s neuroma symptoms, which is why professional evaluation matters.

Morton’s Neuroma Treatment Options

Treatment depends on the severity of your symptoms and how long the nerve has been irritated. Your treatment plan may include:

• Shoe modifications
• Wider footwear recommendations
• Padding to reduce pressure on the nerve
• Anti-inflammatory treatment
• Activity modification
• Custom orthotics
• Corticosteroid injections when appropriate
• Advanced treatment for persistent nerve pain

Many patients experience significant improvement with custom orthotics designed to reduce pressure on the forefoot and improve foot mechanics.

Can Shoes Help Morton’s Neuroma?

Proper footwear can make a major difference. Shoes with a wider toe box and better support may help reduce nerve compression and irritation. Patients often notice symptom relief when they avoid narrow shoes or high heels.

You can also review our guidance on choosing supportive athletic shoes and knowing when it is time to replace worn-out shoes.

When Should You See a Podiatrist?

You should schedule an appointment if burning, tingling, numbness, or pain in the ball of your foot continues for more than a few days, keeps returning, or interferes with walking and daily activity.

The earlier Morton’s neuroma is treated, the better the chance of relieving pressure on the nerve before symptoms become more severe.

Morton’s Neuroma Treatment in Twin Falls and the Magic Valley

At Idaho Foot & Ankle, we help patients throughout Twin Falls and the Magic Valley find relief from Morton’s neuroma and chronic forefoot pain. Whether your symptoms are mild or increasingly painful, our team can help you understand your options and get back to comfortable movement.

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Stop Living With Burning Forefoot Pain — Talk to a Twin Falls Morton’s Neuroma Specialist

Morton’s neuroma can make walking, exercising, and even standing uncomfortable, especially when the nerve becomes more irritated over time. Board-certified podiatrist Dr. Matt Wettstein helps patients throughout Twin Falls and the Magic Valley diagnose and treat nerve pain in the ball of the foot with personalized care focused on long-term relief.

Whether your symptoms are mild numbness and tingling or more advanced burning pain that limits activity, Idaho Foot & Ankle offers treatment options designed to reduce pressure on the nerve and improve foot function. Depending on your needs, treatment may include shoe changes, padding, activity modification, or custom orthotics to improve support and reduce forefoot stress.

Call our Twin Falls office at 208.731.6321 or request an appointment online. You can also read patient reviews and get directions on Google.