Morton’s Neuroma Treatment in Long Beach, CA

That burning pain in the ball of your foot — or the feeling that there’s a pebble in your shoe or a sock bunched up under your toes — is often a Morton’s neuroma. At Kim Holistic Foot & Ankle Center, we’ve provided Morton’s neuroma treatment in Long Beach for more than 35 years, easing the nerve irritation so you can walk comfortably again. Call (562) 426-2551 or book an appointment online.

What Is a Morton’s Neuroma?

A Morton’s neuroma is a thickening of tissue around one of the nerves between the toes — most often between the third and fourth toes. It can cause burning or sharp pain in the ball of the foot, tingling or numbness in the toes, and that classic “something’s in my shoe” sensation. Common contributors include:

Narrow, tight, or high-heeled shoes that squeeze the toes
High-impact activities that repeatedly stress the ball of the foot
Foot shapes like flat feet, high arches, or bunions

The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons has a clear overview of Morton’s neuroma if you’d like more detail.

Morton’s Neuroma Treatment in Long Beach: How We Help

Most people improve with conservative care, especially when the neuroma is caught early:

Footwear changes — wider, lower shoes with a roomy toe box take pressure off the nerve
Padding and custom orthotics — metatarsal pads and supports spread the load and reduce nerve compression
Activity adjustments — easing high-impact activity while symptoms settle
In-office treatments — for stubborn cases, we’ll discuss additional options, including injections, before anything more invasive is considered

Why Patients Choose Kim Holistic

35+ years serving Long Beach — more than 46,000 patients treated
Three credentialed podiatrists — Dr. S Don Kim (DPM, FACFAS), Dr. Raymond Bautista (DPM, FACFAOM, QME), and Dr. Sammy Xian (DPM, AACFAS, QME). Meet our doctors
Rated 4.9 on Google (120+ reviews) and 4.7 on Yelp (230+ reviews)
Holistic, root-cause approach — we look at footwear and foot mechanics, not just the symptom
Looking for a general foot doctor in Long Beach? We treat the full range of foot and ankle problems
Not sure it’s a neuroma? Ball-of-foot pain can also be metatarsalgia — we’ll tell them apart

Visit Our Office

We’re located at 701 E 28th St #111, Long Beach, CA 90806 — serving Long Beach, Signal Hill, Lakewood, Carson, and surrounding communities. Office hours: Mon 9:00 AM–12:30 PM & 2:00–5:30 PM; Tue–Wed 9:15 AM–12:30 PM & 2:00–5:30 PM; Thu 9:15 AM–12:30 PM & 2:30–5:30 PM. Closed Fridays except the third Friday of each month; closed weekends.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Morton’s neuroma feel like?

Many people describe burning or sharp pain in the ball of the foot, tingling or numbness in the toes, or the feeling of a pebble or bunched-up sock under the foot. Symptoms often ease when you take your shoe off and rub the area.

Can a Morton’s neuroma go away on its own?

Symptoms can settle with the right footwear and padding, especially when caught early, but the thickening itself usually doesn’t disappear without treatment. Addressing the pressure on the nerve is what typically brings relief.

What shoes are best for Morton’s neuroma?

Wide, low-heeled shoes with a roomy toe box and good support take pressure off the nerve. Narrow or high-heeled shoes tend to make symptoms worse.

When should I see a podiatrist?

If ball-of-foot pain, burning, or numbness lasts more than a couple of weeks, keeps returning, or affects how you walk. Early care usually means simpler, non-surgical treatment.

Walk Comfortably Again

Call (562) 426-2551 or request an appointment at our Long Beach office. One visit is usually all it takes to pinpoint the source of your ball-of-foot pain — and start relieving it.