Treating Morton’s Neuroma In Dublin Physical & Chiropractic
Morton’s neuroma is a condition that affects the feet and can cause pain, tingling, or numbness. If you are experiencing these symptoms, it is important to seek treatment from a qualified professional.
Dublin Physical & Chiropractic offers a wide range of treatments for morton’s neuroma, including physical therapy and chiropractic care. We will work with you to create a treatment plan that will help relieve your symptoms and improve your quality of life.
What Causes Morton’s Neuroma?
Morton’s neuroma is actually a degenerative condition despite common belief. It is caused by changes in the nerve and lining of the nerve. The exact cause is unknown, however, high-heeled shoes and being overweight are risk factors for developing morton’s neuroma as both increase the pressure and stress on the forefoot.
Morton’s neuroma gets its name from a general surgeon named Thomas George Morton, who treated soldiers in the American civil war.
Morton’s neuroma is characterised by an thickening of the nerve and compression of the nerve in the forefoot, typically between the third and forth toe. This compression can lead to pain, tingling, or numbness in the foot making walking difficult.
Symptoms Of Morton’s Neuroma
- Pain.
- Numbness & tingling.
- Burning sensation.
- The sensation of a ‘peddle in the forefoot’.
How We Help People With Morton’s Neuroma
Suffering from a Morton’s neuroma?
We have a team of experts that specialise in orthopaedic and neurological conditions, including providing an optimal treatment plan for a morton’s neuroma. All of our treatment options are drug-free, non-surgical interventions, and are tailored to you.
You will be able to find the best possible treatment option with us that is tailored just for you. This means you can avoid surgery and drugs, which can often have harmful side effects.
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How We Treat Morton’s Neuroma In Dublin, Ireland
At Dublin Physical & Chiropractic, we use a variety of treatment options for morton’s neuroma. We will work with you to create an optimal treatment plan that is tailored to your specific needs and goals.
Physical therapy
Our physical therapists can relief pain and discomfort, and promote the health of your feet. Our physical therapists work closely with our clients to facilitate the best outcomes for them. They will determine the best therapies for each client, they may use laser therapy, exercise therapy, shockwave therapy, or intrinsic core strengthening.
Chiropractic Care
Our chiropractors use a variety of techniques to help relieve compression on the nerve and improve foot function. These may include spinal manipulation, joint mobilization, or myofascial release therapy.
Laser Therapy
Laser therapy is a treatment that uses light energy to help reduce inflammation, pain, and promote healing. This treatment can be used on its own or in combination with other treatments. Each sessions last a maximum of 15 minutes, and many clients find the warmth very soothing.
Laser therapy works by stimulating the cells to produce more energy. This increased energy helps promote healing and reduces inflammation, pain, and swelling.
Exercise Therapy
Our exercise therapist use a variety of exercises to help improve foot function and relieve compression on the nerve. These exercises may include stretches, balance training, or strengthening exercises.
They will show you the best exercises for morton’s neuroma so that you can do them at home.
Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses high-powered sound waves to stimulate the body’s natural healing processes. The shockwaves help to reduce inflammation and tissue breakdown while promoting regeneration, blood flow, and healing. Shockwave therapy can be particularly beneficial for treating chronic, long-term conditions.
Intrinsic Core Strengthening
Our physical therapists may recommend intrinsic core strengthening for morton’s neuroma in order to improve foot function and decrease stress on the nerve in this area. Having an activated intrinsic core means the joints and greater muscles of the body are no longer doing all the work.
Get In Touch Today!
If you are suffering from morton’s neuroma and would like to find out if treatment at Dublin Physical & Chiropractic is right for you, feel free to contact us today. We will be happy to answer any questions you may have and help set up an appointment with one of our physical therapists or chiropractors.
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Visit us in Dun Laoghaire, Dublin Ireland
Our physical therapy & other services extend throughout Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown including Blackrock, Cherrywood, Stillorgan, Rathfarnham, Shankill, Cabinteely, Foxrock, Clonskeagh, and Killiney.
Our office is located just outside of the center of Dun Laoghaire and is between Deansgrange and Monkstown. You can find our building entrance on Lower Mounttown Road, across from Woodland Park. We are a 30-second walk from Dublin Bus stop 2031 which is outside of Mccormick’s Pub.
References
[1] https://www.sciencedirect.com/sdfe/pdf/download/eid/1-s2.0-S0891842210000406/first-page-pdf
