If you’ve been experiencing a sharp, burning pain in the ball of your foot—often described as feeling like you’re “walking on a pebble”—you may be dealing with a neuroma, commonly known as Morton’s neuroma.
The good news? There are effective, non-surgical options available. One of the most promising treatments we use at Stepping Out Podiatry is shockwave therapy.
In this article, we’ll explain what a neuroma is, how shockwave therapy works, and whether it may be the right option for you.
What Is Shockwave Therapy:
Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses targeted sound waves to stimulate healing in injured tissue. These waves increase blood flow, reduce inflammation, and help the body repair itself naturally.
How Shockwave Therapy helps:
Shockwave therapy can:
- ✅ Reduce nerve pain and sensitivity
- ✅ Improve circulation to the affected area
- ✅ Decrease inflammation and pressure on the nerve
- ✅ Break the pain cycle and support tissue repair
Many patients notice improved comfort when walking after a short course of treatment.
Will Shockwave Therapy fix my neuroma?
Shockwave therapy is designed to reduce symptoms, not remove the neuroma itself.
Studies show it can significantly improve pain and function—even if the neuroma size doesn’t change.