Persistent pain in the feet or other parts of the body can sometimes be traced back to a condition called neuroma. This condition involves irritation of a nerve due to perineural fibrosis, which can cause ongoing discomfort and affect daily activities. Understanding what a neuroma is, how it presents, and the available treatment options can help those affected find relief and improve their quality of life.

Dr. Chris Correa DPM FACFAS discusses tight calf muscles (equinus) and how they affect foot function and contribute to foot pain.

In this section, Cypress Foot and Ankle specialist Dr. Christopher Correa discusses ball of foot pain caused by neuromas. A Neuroma is a swollen nerve surrounded by scar tissue in the ball of the foot. The most commonly affected nerves are the plantar common digital nerves, which supply sensation to the web space between the toes. Neuromas are usually caused by impingement of one of the nerves as it passes under the deep transverse metatarsal ligament, a supporting ligament

Foot structure and function is a complex network of 26 bones with numerous ligaments, and tendons which are working and moving together.