Mortons neuroma
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Feb 2022
3:48pm, 5 Feb 2022
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Serendippily
I went for podiatrist insoles bowman, it was all linked to PF for me, and generally not spreading the weight of landing properly while increasing mileage (run and walk) too much too quick and straining for speed. Tightness throughout various parts of the leg meant I landed heavily on my heel, and then as the PF got worse, increasingly toe striked (?). Walking, yoga, squatting on toes while gardening, anything where I rested on my toes made it worse. The insoles help support my arches and gently encourage me to roll forward towards my big toe rather than the end two. Establishing where the problem lies is a big thing, until then just watch the mileage and any leg tightness. I can do downward dog and all sorts now but it’s been a slow build with a lot of calf raises
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Feb 2022
4:18pm, 5 Feb 2022
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Bowman 🇸🇪
Ok, thanks Serendippily I’ll keep that in mind. It seems sortable. So I won’t ignore it from start, I’ll nip it in the bud.
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Feb 2022
5:07pm, 5 Feb 2022
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MH
I agree with above posters - for me, custom insoles have been the way to go with Hokas. However, if you are in the early stages then maybe off the shelf insoles (vasyli are excellent) with a podiatrist modification, such as the met pad might be OK. A good podiatrist won't force you down the custom insole route and will really help get to the bottom of the issue (mine was mainly due to having deformed feet....)
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Feb 2022
5:50pm, 5 Feb 2022
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Bowman 🇸🇪
Thanks MH I’ll keep that in mind to. I appreciate all help! |
Feb 2022
10:08am, 6 Feb 2022
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alpenrose
Have you had it diagnosed by a professional? I thought I had it but it was all to do with having flat feet, bunions and shoes that aren't wide enough. I'd recommend seeing a podiatrist who specialises in gait analysis. Mine actually adapts the trainer liners £25, much cheaper than having to pay for bespoke specially made things. I also went up half a size in trainers and always buy the wide fitting ones now. I rarely wear high heels now as they are no good for my feet either. 
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Feb 2022
10:22am, 6 Feb 2022
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Tom Tom
I had 2-3 in my foot (the doctor performing the scan and the one subsequently reviewing it couldn't agree!). I had a steroid injection which worked for a few months once the initial steroid flare eased off. I also found wearing shoes with thicker, softer soles helped (I swapped my Dr Martens shoes for Sketchers with memory foam). Mine were ultimately caused by a massive bunion, however, so am now having that corrected which should lessen the risk of further ones. My step dad is a runner and he also had one. He opted for surgical excision of the neuroma which was a straightforward procedure under local anaesthetic. A few weeks off, but no issues at all since. I know surgery is the last thing you'd want to consider at this stage, but just to say those options are there if the more conservative methods don't work (and it was very successful for my step dad). Hang in there! |
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Feb 2022
10:41am, 6 Feb 2022
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Bowman 🇸🇪
angelrose no i have not, if it doesn’t subside, I will. The sensation is very much alike everything I’ve read, ie a pinched nerve definitely. But “full blown” Morton’s neuroma, maybe not yet. Today though, I tried two toes taped together to give the bone some room, actually since yesterday they have been taped. And I tried an other pair of shoes, asics cumulus 22, not as soft as the Clifton’s or speed 2. And less drop I think. First few steps it felt like it came back immediately, but I kept going, changed the step a bit tried to get the foot in place, and really spread my toes. And after a little bit the pain disappeared completely. I managed to run 6km slow and easy. No pain at all! I’m so happy. I will take it easy do a while and really think of my feet, and not overdo the training. Maybe it will be ok. Maybe it’s good I started to take care of it immediately. Time will tell. Tom Tom Thanks I’ll keep that in mind to! |
Feb 2022
10:58am, 6 Feb 2022
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Silent Runner
Don’t have any experience of this, but there’s another thread here fetcheveryone.com/forum/mortons-neuroma-50705/5 that might be useful.
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Feb 2022
11:22am, 6 Feb 2022
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Bowman 🇸🇪
Cheers SR, I’ll look in to that as well. I might have forgot to search.
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Feb 2022
6:06pm, 6 Feb 2022
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minardi
I had one removed in my left foot, I now have one in both feet (yes, they come back). Wide fitting shoes with a wide toe box is the way to go
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