Answering your question:
Metatarsal pads (met pads for short), provide pain relieving support to your metatarsal bones. Forefoot pain that can be addressed with met pads is primarily caused by, metatarsalgia, bursitis of the feet, rheumatoid arthritis, *neuromas * and plantar warts.
A “met pad” solved my neuroma problem, but I don’t remember which brand I bought. Try one or two available locally or online….best thing would be if your podiatrist gave you a few to try and showed you where to position them.