Many complain of a bunched up sock under the ball of the foot, while others complain of walking on a lump, a large pebble or a lamp cord. The pain can dull in the ball of the foot or can be radiating, electrical, tingling or burning and shoot to the 3rd and 4th toes. Icing the ball of the foot twice a day for 15 minutes and/or contrasting between hot and cold for 30 minutes each day will help decrease the inflammation.

The initial treatment for Morton's neuroma is to eliminate factors which may have caused or aggravated it. Over-pronation causes forefoot instability and excess movement of the long bones in the foot. Some describe a "twang", like a guitar string, in the ball of their foot.

Shockwave Therapy Shown Effective For Treatment of Morton's Neuroma A Morton's neuroma is an inflamed nerve that causes pain, tingling and numbness in the ball of the foot. The pain is worsened with tight shoes, standing, walking, hills and stairs and generally relieved by rest and removal of shoes. This type of abnormal foot mechanics, in combination with soft, flexible shoes can cause a neuroma.

In many cases, tight shoes cramp the toes and press on the nerve, causing irritation, inflammation and pain.