Morton's Neuroma

Morton's neuroma is a painful condition that affects the ball of your  foot, most commonly the area between your third and fourth toes.  Morton's neuroma may feel as if you are standing on a pebble in your  shoe or on a fold in your sock.

Morton's neuroma involves a thickening of the tissue around one of  the nerves leading to your toes. This can cause a sharp, burning pain in  the ball of your foot. Your toes also may sting, burn or feel numb. High-heeled shoes have been linked to the development of Morton's  neuroma. Many people experience relief by switching to lower heeled  shoes with wider toe boxes. Sometimes corticosteroid injections or  surgery may be necessary.