Woman Runs Boston Marathon after Recovering from Morton’s Neuroma

Laura Cardonna-Dubiel has an impressive track record when it comes to running in the Boston Marathon. On her first time she completed the race at (4:47:08), and has managed to finish within eight seconds of her original time in each of the four marathons she ran after that. This year she finished at (4:44:39), a pretty remarkable achievement considering that she didn’t run in 2012 or 2013.

“I didn’t run the last two years, as I had Morton’s neuroma. That is nerve damage between toes. It causes your toes to go numb, and it can be extremely painful if you try to run on it,” said Caradonna-Dubiel. By using orthotic inserts and getting a cortisone shot from her podiatrist, she was able to overcome her nerve condition and maintain her admirable record.

Morton’s neuroma is a painful condition that occurs when excessive pressure is placed on certain parts of the foot. If you think you may be have this condition, speak with a podiatrist like Dr. Brad Bachmann, DPM of Louetta Foot and Ankle Specialists, P.A. Dr. Bachmann can look over your condition and provide you with a professional recommendation about how to care for it.

Morton’s Neuroma

Also called Intermetatarsal Neuroma or Plantar Neuroma is a condition that affects the nerves of the feet, which targets the toe between the third and fourth toe. Neuroma is a growth that can occur in various areas of the body. Morton’s Neuroma causes the nerves around the feet to become enlarged causing pain in the feet.

Morton’s Neuroma can be caused by injury or pressure, many times no visible signs will indicate that you may have this. Instead, a tingling sensation along with pain will be present.  If this condition is left untreated, pain is likely to continue and worsen.

Foot pain should be treated immediately. Paying close attention to your feet, will less likely mean that you will have to undergo surgery.

How Does It Occur?

-Wearing ill-fitting shoes
-High impact exercise
-Sustaining injuries
-Walking incorrectly (bunions, flat-feet)

Treatment for the affected feet can help tremendously. A podiatrist will help identify the issue and prompt the patient to a treatment plan.

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