Patients often describe it as the feeling of “walking on a pebble” or having something bunched up in their shoe. Symptoms may include:

• Sharp, burning pain between the toes (often 3rd and 4th)
• Tingling, numbness, or electric-shock sensations in the forefoot
• Pain that worsens with walking, running, or tight shoes
• Relief when removing shoes or massaging the foot
• Shooting pain toward the toes when pressure is applied to the foot pad

Common Causes

Morton’s neuroma is typically caused by repetitive compression or irritation of the interdigital nerve. Contributing factors may include:

• Tight or narrow footwear (especially high heels)
• Repetitive impact activities (e.g., running, dancing)
• Flat feet or high arches
• Prior trauma to the forefoot
• Scar tissue or inflammation in the metatarsal region

How Cryoneurolysis Helps

Barcelona Cryo Center offers ultrasound-guided cryoneurolysis to precisely target the affected interdigital nerve and reduce pain signals at the source. This outpatient procedure involves a pinpoint application of cold therapy to safely disrupt the nerve’s pain transmission — without the need for surgical excision or long-term medication.

Unlike nerve ablation or surgical resection, cryoneurolysis is nerve-sparing, repeatable, and motor-sparing, making it a well-suited option for long-term management of Morton’s neuroma.

Key Benefits:

• Minimally invasive: No surgical incision or sutures
• Precise: Ultrasound guidance ensures targeted treatment
• Function-preserving: Motor control and joint mobility are unaffected
• Rapid relief: Many patients experience improvement within days
• Repeatable: Results may last months and can be safely repeated

Ideal Candidates

You may be a candidate for cryoneurolysis if you:

• Have confirmed or suspected Morton’s neuroma
• Experience sharp or burning pain between your toes
• Have not found relief with shoe inserts, physical therapy, or injections
• Want to avoid surgery or long-term medications

Step into Relief

Morton’s neuroma can turn every step into a struggle. Cryoneurolysis offers a simple, effective option to relieve pain and restore your comfort — so you can walk confidently again.

Book your consultation with Barcelona Cryo Center today.