Laser Treatment for Morton's Neuroma: A Revolutionary Approach to Foot Pain

Are you tired of constantly battling the stabbing pain in your foot caused by Morton's neuroma? Have you tried every possible remedy with no success? Well, it's time to say goodbye to the agony and hello to relief with the revolutionary laser treatment for Morton's neuroma. Get ready to kick off those uncomfortable shoes and step into a pain-free life!

What is Morton's Neuroma?

Morton's Neuroma is a condition when the tissue surrounding one of the nerves leading to your toes thickens, causing pain and discomfort. The ball of your foot, typically between your third and fourth toes, is affected.

Symptoms of Morton's Neuroma

• Severe pain in the ball of the foot
• Foot pain may radiate toward your toes
• You might feel like there's a pebble in your shoe 
• Numbness or tingling in your toes

The symptoms can be very uncomfortable and limiting for those who suffer from it.

Diagnosis of Morton's Neuroma

Diagnosing Morton's Neuroma involves an examination by a podiatrist who will look for any signs of tenderness around the affected area. An X-ray or MRI scan may also be used to confirm the diagnosis.

How To Treat Morton's Neuroma?

The severity of the condition and other factors, such as age and overall health, will determine which treatment option is best for each case.

• Wearing properly fitting shoes with supportive padding or custom-made orthotics to relieve pressure on the affected area
• Physical therapy and stretching exercises
• Corticosteroid injections to reduce inflammation and swelling around the neuroma.
• Surgery might be required to decompress or remove the affected nerve if conservative treatments prove ineffective or if symptoms worsen over time.

Laser Treatment For Morton's Neuroma

Laser treatment is a relatively innovative option for treating Morton's neuroma. It is pain free and non-invasive. 
The laser will result in decrease pain transmission fromby the nerve cell while also decreasing the nerve sensitivity. It also reduces the inflammtion resulting in less pain and edema.

What is the duration of laser treatment? 
The duration of the laser treatment can vary, but it typically takes less than 20 minutes. The laser treatment is typically provided throughout five sessions, separated by seven to ten days.

There may be a need for additional sessions as the nerve may regain some sensitivity. 

What are the benefits of laser treatment? 

The benefits of laser treatment make it an excellent option for individuals suffering from Morton's Neuroma who want a safe and effective way to alleviate their symptoms without undergoing surgery or prolonged recovery periods.
It is a non-invasive, and essentiall pain free.  
Patients can resume normal daily life activities after each treatment. 

It's also important to note that not all patients respond equally well to laser treatment for Morton's Neuroma. In some cases, symptoms may persist even after the treatment.

The Takeaway Message! 

Laser therapy can produce long-lasting results in treating Morton's neuroma. The procedure works by blocking pain transmission and decreasing nerve sensitivity. Unlike other treatments like cortisone injections or surgery, which can have several adverse complications, laser therapy is a safe and effective alternative. 

References

Matthews, B. G., Hurn, S. E., Harding, M. P., Henry, R. A., & Ware, R. S. (2019). The effectiveness of non-surgical interventions for common plantar digital compressive neuropathy (Morton's neuroma): a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of foot and ankle research, 12, 12. 

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