Toe pain comes in many different forms and with some fabulous titles:
And don’t each of those sound hideously painful and terribly terminal?!
What they have in common
All of these conditions have different triggers and impacts on the toes and feet. But there are a few things they all have in common:
Bones, Nerves and Blood
There are three broad categories of things that cause toe pain:
What to do about it
With all of the conditions mentioned toe pain is a SYMPTOM of the problem.
And as I have said again and again and AGAIN over the last decade – you can get all the most amazing treatment in the world but if you are only treating the symptom not the cause, you won’t make the progress you expect.
So here’s what you can do –
Short term
There are some wonderful tapes and gadgets which help your toes feel more comfortable. Use them if they help! There’s no point suffering if a 5€ gadget makes you more comfortable right now.
Start Now
Do your toe exercises! I’ve put them up on my website and Facebook page. Start doing them today
Long term
Take the pressure off the toes and the structures in the foot that lead up to the toes. Reduce the swelling in the toes themselves so you are comfortable enough to do your exercises. That means professional help!
Orthotics and orthopaedic shoes are no longer ugly or large (at least, they don’t have to be!). There are lots of options so find the one that fits your foot and your life!
For foot exercises and more information about toe and foot pain check out our website www.TheBodyworksClinic.com, our Facebook page “Bodyworks Health Clinic” or call us on 952 883 151