what causes morton's neuroma
Factors that appear to contribute to Morton's neuroma include: 1  High heels. Wearing high-heeled shoes or shoes that are tight or ill fitting can place extra pressure on your toes and the ball of your foot.  Certain sports.
When to see a doctor. It's best not to ignore any foot pain that lasts longer than a few days. See your doctor if you experience a burning pain in the ball of your foot that's not improving, despite changing your footwear and modifying activities that may cause stress to your foot. Morton's neuroma seems to occur in response to irritation, pressure or injury to one of the nerves that lead to your toes.