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Cycling with neuromas?


I have a neuroma in both feet. I am being treated for them. I am now down to once every three months from once a week, for alchol injections. The injections are slowly killing the nerve that the tumor rests on. My problem is that when I ride, I have to put pressure on the forefront of my foot to pedal, which in turns ends up bothering the neuroma and causes me pain. This happens when I wear tennis shoes or bike shoes. I am looking for any suggestions that may make this situation easier.

If you haven't already, get yourself some good fitting cleated cycling shoes and pedals. They have a stiff sole so pressure can be spread over the whole foot, not just the area in contact with the pedal. Using a padded insert or getting your foot strapped should help also.

If you haven't used cleated shoes before, it can take a while to get used to them. Using an spd type with loose tension is probably the best place to start.
http://www.cecilwalker.com.au/category23...
Practice getting in and out before you "hit the road." (or that is what you will do)

Probably best to have a chat to a podiatrist. They should be able to show you how to strap your foot the best way and could make you a proper Orthopaedic insert.

If you have someone, you can con into giving you a foot rub, exploit it. (They don't need to know of if there is any improvement)

This link is not cycling specific but may be of some more help.
http://www.podiatrists.org/visitors/foot...

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