Best Toe Separators For Morton’s Neuroma

 

Best Toe Separators For Morton’s Neuroma

Morton’s Neuroma is a condition that affects the nerve between the long bones of the toes (metatarsal bones). The nerve gets enlarged over time as a result of trauma/pressure applied to the foot. The most common location for Morton’s Neuroma is between the 3rd and 4th metatarsals, but it can occur between other metatarsal heads too.

Morton’s Neuroma is caused by constant pressure occurring on the foot mostly due to ill-fitting footwear. The nerve responds to the pressure by forming a “protective” layer of tissue around itself as a defense mechanism.

Overtime that layer of tissue becomes large enough and you begin to feel it as pain or discomfort at the ball of your foot.

People with bunions or hammertoes will most likely develop Morton’s Neuroma because their toes are shaped in a neuroma favoring manner.

The Most Common Symptoms Of Morton’s Neuroma

• Burning or tingling sensation at the ball of the foot
• Sharp pain at the ball of the foot
• Feeling like you are stepping on a crunched sock
• Feeling like there is a pebble in your shoe

All the symptoms get better when you remove your shoes because your feet are removed from the unnatural position to a more natural one. It is without a doubt that Morton’s Neuroma symptoms are significantly reduced by wearing footwear that allows free toe spacing.

Even better, you can keep your neuroma symptoms at bay by using toe separators to stretch and strengthen your forefoot. Please note that I am referring to medical toe separators as opposed to pedicure separators.

 

Benefits Of Toe Separators

1. Alignment

With consistent daily use, toe separators can work like teeth braces and help to align your toes progressively overtime.

2. Strengthening

Toe separators help to strengthen your foot muscles. With consistent use, you feet will develop enough strength to support itself, thereby eliminating issues like overpronation and the need to use other support orthotics.

3. Restoration

The prolonged use of toe separators will help restore your foot architecture to its original form helping to eliminate foot pain.

It is important to note that you can only reap these benefits if you use toe separators consistently with the right footwear.

Check out the most recommended shoes for Morton’s Neuroma here

The Best Toe Separators For Morton’s Neuroma

Due to their bulkiness most toe separators are meant to be worn without shoes. You can wear this type when relaxing at home. The good news is that there are those that are meant to be worn with comfortable shoes. You can wear them on the go. Either way, your toes will benefit a great deal.

Toe Separators You can Wear Without Shoes

1.YogaToes GEMS Gel Toe Stretcher And Separator

YogaToes are designed to mold to the shape of your toes ensuring a comfortable fit.

They come as 2 pairs in the box. It is recommended that you begin by wearing them for 15 minutes and then increase the time gradually up to 1 hour per session. As this is a form of exercise for your toes, you can expect some initial soreness but that problem should ease with time.

Best Time To Wear YogaToes?

When you are at home relaxing and you don’t have to stand up and attend to anything else. Alternatively, you can wear them to bed depending on how comfortable you feel.

Simply dip them in water and slide them on.

Pros:

• Soft and flexible
• They are easy to wear
• They conform to your toe shape
• Easy to clean

Cons:

• The can feel a bit bulky before you get used to them
• They tend to snag on blankets and sheets

2. Original YogaToes Toe Stretcher And Toe separator

These feature a slightly different shape from the ones above but they pretty much do the same work of massaging and stretching your toes.

Toe Separators You Can Wear With Shoes

1. YogaBody Naturals Toe Spreaders And Separators

These give you fast pain relief for Morton’s Neuroma, Hammertoes, Bunions, etc. You get 2 pairs (smaller and larger) in a stylish wooden box.

As the name suggests these toe spreaders can be worn with or without shoes. You can even wear them while walking barefoot. The recommended shoe type for these is the comfortable type, sneakers preferably. This is just to ensure your overall comfort.

Pros:

• They come in 2 different pair sizes
• They are soft stretchy and comfortable
• Easy to put on and remove
• Easy to clean
• Versatile – can be worn while relaxing, walking, running, with or without shoes
• They are not as sticky as other types making them easy to wear under the blanket or bedsheets

Cons:

• Because they are rather flexible, they don’t provide the maximum stretch you may be looking for.

2. MQSS Metatarsal Pads Ball Of Foot Cushions Gel Toe Separators

These double as both toe separators and metatarsal pads, making them great for people with Morton’s Neuroma, Bunions, Overlapping Toes, etc.

They come in 2 pairs in a package.

You can wear them discreetly with shoes or on their own while relaxing at home. begin by wearing them for 5 – 15  minutes and add 5 minutes per session until you can go for 30 minutes.

Apply a bit of baby powder to your feet before wearing if you find them sticky. For a more soothing effect, either dip them in warm water or chill them in the fridge for a few minutes before wearing them.

Care protocol

• Wash with mild hand wash soap water
• Dry under the shade

Pros

• They come in a  flexible material that can fit most feet
• They are soft and breathable
• Easy to  slide on and remove
• Can be worn with or without shoes

Cons

• They may slide off especially when worn to bed. In that case, you can wear them with socks.

Bottom Line

There are many toe separators in the market, all of which have their own unique benefits. I am on a  mission to find more products and share them with you. Meanwhile, I hope you have found at least one product from my list.

Please share your experiences with toe separators. You never know how many people you might just help. Otherwise, until the next time,

I wish you a pain-free life!