Your big toe serves a number of purposes for your feet and your whole body, helping you move around and stay balanced as you do. However, because a lot of stress is channeled through the big toe, it also makes it a common spot for injury. In today’s blog, we shine a light on common […]
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 […]
