{"id":7182,"date":"2019-06-12T08:22:54","date_gmt":"2019-06-12T08:22:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/?p=7182"},"modified":"2021-04-12T20:10:06","modified_gmt":"2021-04-12T20:10:06","slug":"15-tips-to-help-relieve-foot-pain-from-mortons-neuroma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/15-tips-to-help-relieve-foot-pain-from-mortons-neuroma\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Tips to Help Relieve Foot Pain From Morton’s Neuroma"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The foot pain <\/a>that is felt as a result of suffering from this condition can range from the mildly annoying right through to the excruciatingly painful and so anything that could potentially ease the burden of the pain will be welcome to those affected. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The main priority is to allow the nerve to heal properly, and as this takes time, patience is just as important as the technique chosen to address the pain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of the best choices in terms of fighting this type of foot pain are natural remedies or holistic practices, whilst some people still prefer over the counter medications or medical professional advice and assistance. Each to their own though, and just because something works for one person does not necessarily mean it will work for the next. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listed and expanded upon here are 8 tips to help relieve this type of foot pain. Give them a try and see what works for you.
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1. \tTake anti-inflammatory medications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes the tried and tested methods are the best methods and most people would be only too happy to opt for over the counter medications and anti-inflammatory tablets when it comes to treating this type of foot pain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pills like ibuprofen <\/a>are well known for their short term relief and when taken over a longer period of time at the correct dosage and the correct intervals, this type of solution can be very effective. It is always important to check the dosage and the frequency of the dosage in order to ensure safety and to remember that addressing the pain is not always as effective as addressing the cause of the pain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As mentioned, the best way to address the cause of the pain with this type of foot pain is to allow the nerve the opportunity to rest. Using over the counter medications can sometimes mask the problem and do more harm than good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. \tIce massage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

An ice massage can be good for relieving all kinds of pain and the foot pain caused by this disorder is no different. Ice helps fight inflammation <\/a>and soothes the pain for a range of aches and pains and is the ideal treatment to help offer temporary relief. It is common in professional sports and athletics for individuals to take ice baths after exercise, such as the advantage of this type of treatment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whilst most people could benefit from an occasional ice bath, a person looking to feel the benefits does not necessarily have to submerge their full body in the icy water. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To help soothe pain in the feet, a bowl of water filled with ice cubes is sufficient. It is recommended that the feet are kept in the ice water for about 15 to 20 minutes and that this treatment is repeated up to four times a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. \tChange footwear<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The pain felt in the feet could well be attributed in some way to the type of footwear that a person is wearing. If you know that you have Morton’s Neuroma and are therefore likely to fall victim to foot pain, it is probably not the best idea to wear high heels for an extended period of time, as the discomfort afforded by a pair of stilettos could be enough to set an episode of pain into motion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For most people, a combination of style and comfort is the way to go but in cases of extreme pain, a person may want to negate any focus on fashion altogether. Wearing slippers all of the time may not be the most practical of solutions, but they may help to ease the pain whenever they can be worn. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Slide on shoes such as flip flops or sandals may be an option but again, these are not always the most practical option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. \tTake a break<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The best form of recovery for the foot pain caused by Morton\u2019s Neuroma is to allow the nerve <\/a>the time to recover. There really is no better treatment than complete rest and so taking a break has to be up there with the most advisable of treatment options. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are the sort of person who is always on their feet and seemingly forever in a rush, taking a break might seem like an alien concept, but sometimes you just have to listen to your body and put your feet up. If a person had pain in their hands, they would usually stop using their hands for a time, and so it should be no different when it comes to our feet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is understandably harder to rest the feet as we use them to move around, but taking a break at the onset of pain could be vital in minimizing the longevity of the suffering for the patient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. \tAcupuncture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Whilst not everyone in the world is an advocate for therapies like acupuncture, there is a growing trend of people looking to this type of holistic therapy for the treatment of different types of pain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Acupuncture <\/a>is the practice of inserting dry needles into the affected areas and the surrounding areas, in the hope of stimulating the body\u2019s natural healing processes in order to bring about some pain relief. It doesn\u2019t matter whether or not you think that acupuncture works, the fact is that millions of people swear by this form of treatment and wouldn\u2019t be without it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One has to remember that just because something might not have worked for one person, that does not necessarily mean that it will work for the next person. This is certainly true for acupuncture and results vary from person to person and from the type of condition to the type of condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. \tFoot spa<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Everyone’s idea of heaven is a foot spa. Imagine the feeling of kicking off your shoes and socks and submerging those aching feet into a delightfully hot and bubbly foot spa. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It really can’t get any better than this and whilst a lot of people use foot spas purely for their relaxing qualities, there is a growing number of people who use foot spas to treat the foot pain caused by Morton’s Neuroma. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The combination of heat and moisture is the perfect way to provide temporary relief for a person feeling foot pain. If you don’t have a foot spa, alternatives can be easily made such as by partially filling a bathtub or a washbasin with hot water <\/a>and maybe a few drops of your favorite essential oil. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your condition is causing foot pain, it might be time to dig out that foot spa you bought all those years ago and to finally give it some good use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. \tStretching<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Stretching <\/a>is a great way to relieve all kinds of pain, and the foot pain that is caused by Morton\u2019s Neuroma is no different. Stretching is something that doesn\u2019t have to be reactive to pain either, it can be something that is built into daily self-care and fitness regime. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To stretch the feet can be a little tricky, but by employing such techniques as calf raises, a really good stretch can felt throughout the deep inner workings of the feet. To stretch the plantar fascia is the main goal, and although it can be tricky to achieve, the benefits in terms of how effective this can be for pain relief, are well worth the efforts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes, the stretch itself and the fact that it actually hurts a little can be pain-relieving, as the pain feels like it is actually doing something. Just as a person could gain relief from stretching their shoulder or quad muscles, they can find relief from stretching the feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. \tApply heat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Just as applying cold therapies to an injured or painful area of the body can be effective, so too can applying a heat source. The use of things like hot water bottles or warming muscle rubs can be incredibly effective in providing pain relief. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many people who suffer from foot pain caused by Morton\u2019s Neuroma rub things like deep heat onto their feet in the knowledge that this can provide medium to long term relief. Using hot therapies or cold therapies can be very effective but employing both types of treatment in conjunction with each other can be even more effective. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following a pattern of ice and then heat followed by ice and more heat can be twice as effective as using just one of the treatment types. Given that the pain in the feet caused by Morton\u2019s Neuroma can be very difficult to bear, it isn\u2019t surprising that a lot of people affected by this choose to use heat therapy to address the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n

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