How Alcohol Injections Help Runners with Neuroma Pain

Neuroma pain can really interfere with running. One non-surgical alternative that runners should think about is alcohol injections. Less-invasive, lower risk than surgery, but with the same end result. In this video, Dr. Christopher Segler (Doc ON The Run) will explain everything a runner should know about alcohol injections as treatment for a neuroma.

[@kubex2383]

Best video I've seen on the topic, by far! Thanks for putting this together.

[@SqueakerTV]

Glad you found it helpful...thanks so much for watching and for the comment!

[@DocOnTheRun]

Thank you so much! Glad you found it helpful.

[@Alejandra-vj5ux]

How do you typically diagnose a neuroma ? The podiatrist I saw used his fingers to press under my toes and asked how painful/tender that was. He then told me I had a neuroma and would give me a shot to help. I asked if it was necessary which he said yes. Little did I know he did a 6% alcohol injection (I thought it was cortisone). I feel naive to not have asked what he was going to inject but feel he should have told me the injection was intended to DESTROY my nerve if I had know I would have never allowed that. Anyways my toes were numbs for about 3-4 days and the numbness comes and goes. Would one shot completely destroy the nerve ? And since it was just one shot could the injection possibly be reversed ? Also how would you be able to tell damage was done to surrounding tissue since he didn’t use a ultrasound when doing the injection.

[@DocOnTheRun]

Sorry to hear about the frustrating scenario! These are all great question, but I cannot do consultations via CZcams comments. I would need to ask you questions to provide direction and clear answers. You can block my calendar for a private phone call or webcam call here: www.docontherun.com/talk-to-the-expert/

[@axis0316]

How about drg stimulation implant if alcohol and surgery don’t work?

[@orazioscardace911]

Facendo esercizi non o più il gonfiore sotto le due dita del piede sinistro
😊

[@DocOnTheRun]

Muchas gracias por compartir tu experiencia. ¡Me alegro de que estés mejor! translation: "By doing exercises I no longer experience swelling under the two toes of my left foot" Thank you so much for sharing your experience. Glad you are doing better!