Morton's Neuroma Foot A Morton's Neuroma is a thickened, damaged or irritated nerve between your toes. This can cause pain, discomfort or restriction in footwear and may require specialist treatment. A Morton's neuroma is found between the third and fourth webbing space of the foot but neuromas can develop in other webbing spaces. What are the symptoms of A Morton's Neuroma? A Morton's Neuroma is often associated with the following symptoms: Sharp or burning pain that radiates to the toes Tingling or numbness in the toes A sensation similar to walking on a pebble or a fold in your sock What causes a Morton's Neuroma? The precise cause of a Morton's Neuroma is not known, although it is often associated with specific types of footwear or other foot conditions, such as: Wearing high heels, or other kinds of tight pointy footwear Running or other foot-active sports Foot conditions, such as Flat Feet High Arches Hammertoes Bunions Can a Morton's Neuroma get worse? Painful symptoms can get worse over time, especially if you keep using footwear or undertaking activities that exacerbate these symptoms. A Morton's Neuroma will also not go away on its own. Symptoms may decrease if you use appropriate footwear and you modify the activities that aggravate the condition, but without these measures symptoms will return. Diagnosing a Morton's Neuroma If you experience foot pain for more than a few days, it is advisable to see a podiatrist or other foot specialist who will be able to help diagnose th