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05-18-08, 11:59 AM | ||
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05-18-08, 07:13 PM | ||
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05-18-08, 07:20 PM | |
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Morton's Neuroma is, strictly speaking, a pinched nerve. The nerve gets pinched between either the 2nd and 3rd or 3rd and 4th metatarsals.
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05-18-08, 07:31 PM | ||
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My understanding is that people with Morton's foot are more prone to neuromas, because of the underlying structural issues. Maybe I've got that wrong? Amy
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05-19-08, 08:07 AM | ||
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I have the pink ones (Bali) in orange and they are too floppy for long distances. Occasionally on my lunch break I'll take a brisk walk, and if I happen to be wearing my Balis that day they're fine, but I'd chose the other style (Venice) over them if I had the choice. |
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05-20-08, 12:39 AM | ||
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There is very little information about Morton's foot. I found out I had it when I started running again and noticed that my feet were hyperpronating (ankles caving in). I did some research and found out about Morton's foot. The primary symptoms are back pain and poor posture because the body tilts forward and rounds the back to compensate for the instability. With time, the ankles and knees cave in, the arches in the feet collapse, and the hips start having problems. The doctor that described Morton's foot is working now in Europe and has designed special shoe inserts which appear to be the only remedy available. A lot of what I do in my exercise program seem to have helped to compensate for it unknowingly. I workout barefoot (including plyometrics) and focus on stabilizing my knee and ankles during any activity (keeping knees above ankles and tracking with the toes with little to no forward movement). I avoid heavily engineered shoes and run in Easy Spirit walking shoes. It is the only pair of shoes that I can run in after spending a small fortune on running shoes. I work on strengthening my feet using bands to keep the arches strong. I avoid ab workouts that focus too much on contracting the ab muscles and prefer movement that put the core muscles under tension while mostly stretched. The abs muscles are anchored into the chest muscles and tend to pull the entire body forward when shortened which is the last thing that I need. I also do routine work to strengthen the back to avoid back pain. I wish I had more information for you but these are the things that worked for me. And I tossed my birks last year (worst shoes for me) and I avoid high heels as much as possible. I avoid arch support in general (I have normal arches) and rotate shoes on a daily basis to force the feet to adjust. You have to figure out by trial and error what works for your feet based on their overall stucture. You have to keep in mind that you need to strengthen your back, hips, knees, and feet to avoid problems, more so than a person with normal feet. |
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05-20-08, 05:48 PM | |
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Chicago, IL
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Have you ever heard of Chung Shi shoes? Although I don't suffer with Morton's Neuroma, I do have bunions and they've really helped me get through long days on my feet (I work in a hospital). They're only available at Foot Solutions but they really took the time to help me get the right fit for my foot (and without being pushy) I didn't purchase them right away (they cost over $200.00) but once I saved enough money to give myself a gift, I think they're well worth every penny. They also help my lower back. They're not just negative heel shoes either. Hard to describe but worth the effort to at least try a pair on at your local Foot Solutions store.
I like my Chung Shi shoes even better than MBT's! Tam |
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