Can you ride a bike if you have a neuroma in your foot?!
Question: Can you ride a bike if you have a neuroma in your foot!?
I have a neuroma in my foot and have had to limit my walking due to pain!. I forgot to ask if riding a bike would cause a problem!. Does anyone have any ideas of other cadio exercises that don't require walking, jogging or running!? No standing for long periods!. ThanksWww@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
Yes you should be able to ride a bike without problems!. Has the doctor, I hope it is a podiatrist, customized any pads for the foot!? Using a horseshoe pad on the metatarsal heads with the sides of the pads being on the bones that are on either side of the neuroma!. This will cushion the neuroma and allow you to do normal activities!. If not then see a podiatrist and they should be able to fabricate one!. As for the bike the assumption is that you are going to ride a normal street bike!. As long as you are not clipped into the pedal you will be okay!. With an ordinary flat pedal you should be able to align the foot in such a way that no pressure is placed on the front of the foot!.Www@Answer-Health@Com