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Are you suffering from Morton's Neuroma, that sharp, burning pain in your foot that just won't go away? It's more than just an ordinary ache-it's a troublesome enlargement of nerve tissue that can significantly impact your daily life. Typically found between the third and fourth toes, Morton's Neuroma causes tingling, numbness, or pain in the ball of your foot. But fear not, there's a non-invasive solution that might just save you from surgery.
Common treatments for Morton's neuroma include medication, injections, and orthotic devices to relieve pressure on the affected nerve. However, non-invasive shockwave therapy offers a promising alternative. By using low to medium energy acoustic waves to target the affected area, shockwave therapy stimulates your body's natural healing process. It's quick, painless, and typically requires only a few sessions, depending on the severity of your condition.
With shockwave therapy, you're not just masking the pain-you're treating the underlying cause of Morton's neuroma. By improving blood circulation and reducing inflammation, shockwave therapy can relieve discomfort and may even prevent the need for invasive surgery. Plus, it's been proven effective in major medical journals, providing significant pain relief and improving the quality of life for many patients.
During shockwave therapy sessions, which last less than ten minutes each, you may experience minimal discomfort, but it's nothing too severe. Side effects like temporary discomfort, swelling, or bruising at the treatment site are rare but normal reactions as your body responds to the therapy. You might also feel a tingling sensation or numbness in your toes, indicating that the shockwaves are targeting the neuroma and initiating the healing process.
However, it's essential to keep in mind that while shockwave therapy can be highly effective, it's not a guaranteed cure. If you're still experiencing severe pain after trying non-invasive treatments like shockwave therapy, surgery may become necessary as a last resort. Remember, surgery should only be considered after exhausting all non-surgical options.
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00:00 Introduction
00:43 Morton's Neuroma Overview
01:31 Treatment Options
02:06 Benefits of Shockwave Therapy
03:01 Research and Side Effects
04:04 How to connect with Houston podiatrist Dr. Andrew Schneider