Does Morton's Neuroma go away? This is what you should know

Friday morning, I enter the shop and see Ángel on speakerphone.

On the other end, a distressed voice catches my attention.

It’s César, a customer who asks a direct and desperate question:

“Does Morton’s neuroma go away?”

I look at Ángel, signaling him to pass me the phone. César is worried, feeling trapped in a situation that seems to have no way out.

He confides in me:

“What frustrates me the most is having this problem that seems unsolvable, and the worst part is I didn’t even realize I was causing it myself.

If I had known sooner… I would never have worn high heels or pointed shoes!”

I picture him in front of me: a good guy who just wants a life without pain, without dreading each step.

His distress could be yours, or that of so many others in the same situation.

This problem is so common that it should be taught in the first year of Podiatry school.

What is Morton’s neuroma?

Let me put it simply: Morton’s neuroma is an inflammation of the nerve that runs between the third and fourth toes.

When this area gets inflamed, every step becomes torture because the human body isn’t designed to bear weight at that point.

The foot is meant to distribute weight across the sole, but what happens when we’ve spent years squeezing our feet into rigid, narrow, and high-heeled shoes?

Exactly, the foot deforms, and suddenly that part that shouldn’t be bearing weight… ends up bearing it all.

Result?

Pain, tingling, and that feeling of a stone underfoot with every step.

The conversation continues, and César asks me about surgery.

Yes, it’s an option, I tell him, but it’s not the first one to consider.

It’s the last resort, the plan Z, because, as with any surgery, there are risks.

Sometimes it solves the problem… and sometimes it doesn’t.

That’s why I always recommend trying other paths before deciding to go into surgery.

César tells me he bought a pair of Lems five months ago and has noticed significant improvement, but the discomfort persists.

This is something I see often: barefoot shoes are a long-term solution, but they require time and some additional steps to speed up recovery.

If you have Morton’s neuroma, here are some tips to help you improve:

1. Exercises to increase mobility: With Morton’s neuroma, the impact is concentrated in an area not built to withstand it long-term. If you manage to extend your toes and regain mobility, you’ll redistribute the weight and relieve the affected area.
2. Use toe correctors: To gradually realign the toes and improve balance in your step. It takes time, but this can make a significant difference in how you feel while walking.
3. Stay consistent with barefoot shoes: The pain you’re experiencing took years to develop, and it requires patience. Don’t expect a quick fix; your feet need time to readjust. Every step you take in barefoot shoes is a step toward recovery.

César listens quietly, nodding on the other end of the phone.

I can sense he’s feeling more at ease.

He tells me that with my advice, he feels motivated to stay consistent.

And there’s the secret: consistency.

It’s a fact.

Morton’s neuroma can improve, but there are no shortcuts.

Think of it as a reminder of how much your feet have endured, and start returning the favor.

Change your shoes. The Lems Primal Zen, which César uses, is one of my favorite models for this type of issue.

Do exercises (you can start with the ones in this video, from the beginning to the 2:30 mark).

Use toe correctors (without a doubt, these are the best) and if they cause discomfort, there’s a way to trim them to fit your foot.

Because the idea is that the corrector helps you, not that it becomes another source of pain. Watch the video.

And above all, give your feet time; don’t lose patience.

So if you’re wondering if Morton’s neuroma goes away, the answer is yes, but not through magic or haste—through dedication and the right allies.

Barefoot shoes, exercises, and consistency.

Would you look at that.

Indeed.

Health starts with your feet.

Antonio Caballo