The biggest toe on our foot is also the one that most commonly ends up injured or hurting, but tissue damage to the big toe can come in many different forms. Sometimes the issue is housed in the big toe joint, while other times it’s under the nail or on the skin. Figuring out exactly […]
Why Does My Big Toe Hurt?
The following is the first installment of our five-part series on why each of your toes may be in pain. To kick things off, we’re looking at a common source of foot pain, which is pain in the big toe region. Below, we take a closer look at what might be causing pain in your […]
4 Symptoms Of A Torn Tendon In Your Toe
If you’re struggling to bend your big toe, there’s a chance that you’re dealing with a tendon issue. Tendons help us walk and maintain range of motion in our feet, but they can stretch and tear when trauma occurs. It doesn’t even have to be a significant trauma, either. Simply having your toe stepped on […]
Sprained Toe Diagnosis and Treatment
A sprained toe occurs when you damage or tear the connective tissue in one or more of your toe joints. Damage to any of the following areas can lead to a sprained toe. Ligaments Cartilage Joint Capsule See, each toe in your foot is comprised of three small bones known as phalanges (except for your […]
Ingrown Toenails: Treatment and Recovery
As we discussed last week, ingrown toenails can be a painful side effect of wearing ill-fitting shoes or cutting your toenail too low. Today, we’ll examine the treatment options for ingrown toenails, and what you can expect if you have to have your toenail surgically removed. Non-Surgical Treatment We lightly glossed over some prevention tips […]