10/09/2026
Pain under the ball of the foot is incredibly common, but it is frequently misdiagnosed.
Many people assume a sharp, burning pain behind their toes must be a nerve issue, like a neuroma. But often, it's actually a tear in the plantar plate—the thick ligament that holds the toes in place.
If the second toe is starting to shift, separate, or even cross over the big toe, that's a classic sign of a ligament tear. Treating a torn ligament with treatments designed for a nerve issue usually just leads to months of frustration and wasted time.
We’ve just published a new guide for the Rosanna community explaining the critical differences between a neuroma and a plantar plate tear, what to look out for, and how to finally get the right diagnosis.
👇 Read the full guide here:
https://bellevuepodiatry.com.au/plantar-plate-tear-forefoot-injury-mistaken-for-neuroma/
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Not every forefoot pain is a neuroma—discover why your toe drift and stone-like ache might signal something different.