http://www.acufinder.com/Acupuncture+Information/Detail/Treating+Morton's+Neuroma+with+TCM 03/29/2024 06:56:46 am Treating Morton's Neuroma with TCM By: Diane Joswick, L.Ac., MSOM A neuroma is a swelling or scarring of a small nerve between your toes. When your body mechanics are not aligned, the space between your metatarsals decreases and the ligament becomes tight. The nerve becomes pinched between the bones or is constantly pulled over the ligament. This irritates the nerve and causes the nerve to thicken and scar. Causes of foot problems As with Morton’s Neuroma, the most common reason for people to have foot problems is a condition is misalignment which causes the foot to not strike and/or leave the ground as it is supposed to. Other common factors that lead to foot pain are:
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As with all conditions, your acupuncturist will have to look at the onset of your condition and what your constitutional diagnosis is to determine if Oriental Medicine can help you. Each case is unique and it would be difficult to determine how effective acupuncture will be for you without a full assessment. Please contact a licensed acupuncturist in your area for a consultation. Printed from Acufinder.com http://www.acufinder.com/Acupuncture+Information/Detail/Treating+Morton's+Neuroma+with+TCM 03/29/2024 06:56:46 am |