Stiff Big Toe Joint Arthritis Cure [Hallux Rigidus Treatment 2024!]
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- 🦶Do you have a stiff big toe joint? This big toe joint pain is called hallux rigidus!🦶 Hallux rigidus [AKA Big toe joint arthritis, hallux limitus or big toe arthritis] means a completely stiff and stuck big toe joint. Hallux limitus means that it does not bend as much as it once did. We go over the best big toe joint arthritis treatment and hallux rigidus treatment.
This is different than a bunion. Although you can have big toe joint pain that is both a bunion and hallux rigidus.
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Never lost ROM. Just had extreme bone on bone pain. Always had ROM - until I had surgery. So much for replacement "improving" ROM. Wish I'd never had anything done. No, I couldln't walk or run. I couldn't get up off the floor. Still can't.
About 10 years ago (at the age of 53) I had difficulty doing lunges and pushups. I just thought it was from age.
Wearing flip flops
Smash toe against concrete
Does icing help to any extent? Because being an athlete, I'm really trying to avoid fusion
7:30 stretch calf, hamstring, knee
8:14 stiff shoe
8:54 foam roller
9:55 insert
Super informative! Thanks for all the great info.
Very helpful! Thank you
Thank you!
This was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING learning Video and explanation/ education on this situation. So in-depth. Thank you, Sir, I enjoyed surgery videos, But you have given so much information but kept it simple for non-medical people😁❤
I'm 35. I've had this going on for over a decade in both joints. In 2012, the foot doctor said I had feet of a 40 year old triathlon runner. Long story short. Don't leave it. I'm going in to see what I can do about it now. This video is very helpful. Thank you!
@Stephen Maxam Well, hallux rigidus in my left, Hallux limitis in my right. Doc wants to scrap down one joint. $6000.00 dollars... brutal
Iv got basically the same story I just turned 36 and Iv also been dealing with pain about probably 10 years but id say it was about 6 or 7 years ago when I really started to question what the hells going on…. Anyways about 4 years ago I finally got to a foot doctor and he basically introduced himself took a look and feel of my feet, a x ray and then started talking surgery and chipping away cartilage and possible fusion If that didn’t work. I thought he was nuts but I hadn’t done any research myself yet unsure of what it was. Anyways I left there thinking well the pains not unbearable so as long as it doesn’t get worse. Well it’s worse and I see you wrote that comment 3 years ago so do you have a success story you can share?
No success story here. I don't know if i'm used to the pain or what, but I don't seem to be in much pain now, but I am less active. If i play sports and i really put pressure on the join it hurts, almost feels like it is ripping off. If anyone catches this early, you can tug on your toes quite a bit during the day which helps. I was still told to do this every day to help with the pain. Although painful tugging on it. I'm at 20% flex in my left toes and a little better in my right. I'm sure it is slowly messing up my ankles and knees, possibly more, but no problems yet. I'm waiting for stem cell therapy treatment prices to drop to hopefully regrow the cartilage, but maybe it is too late. I had my doctor say all the same stuff to me in Canada. They wanted $6000.00 a joint to scrap it down. @@chriswhitworth7133
I was skating for hours and my feet were killing me the next day so tyyyy
thank you for all these videos about big toe joint issues... I think I have stage 3 turf toe )and probably those little bones are now very big bones too), as at times I would really like to just cut off my toe! but one thing you haven't mentioned that I am sure aggravated my long standing condition is wearing sandals, slides. clogs, flip flops over the years WITHOUT BACKS. So to hold the shoe on my foot i was always flexing, clenching my big toe. This probably did not cause the problem but it definitely aggravates it. Now at 56 I can only wear shoes with backs and I have to tape my toe pretty much every day and all my athletic shoes have carbon fiber soles. Golf is another killer sport for the left big toe even with stiff golf shoes. I think you should talk more about proper footwear besides athletic shoes. I was never a big high heel wearer as that would be an obvious problem but these flat shoes are no good too! Again thank you for all your great information!
I got mine over many years of overuse, though my surgeon said it can be genetic. Sure enough, my sister, brothers and my mother have it also. I have it in both feet. I first noticed the pain in my early 20s. In my late 30s I started to complain to my doctor. He said go as long as you can before getting surgery. One dr. suggested having it fused, another said no way, it will screw up my gait. Well, having been in the Army, they train you to go forever. Finally in my early 50s I couldn’t take it anymore.I had cheilectomy done one foot at a time. Got great relief, but the one toe never got as much ROM back as the other one. That one is almost fused now, and a little painful. I’m wondering if I should have the surgery again. I’m glad I had it done 10 years ago, but the recovery was a beast.
The information in your video is super helpful! I’ve recently had toe fusion surgery after many years of dealing with toe issues. Going through the process of running and getting movement again. The carbon fibre insert wasn’t helpful post surgery for me, at least at that point but trying an orthotic now and seeing improvement. Has been such a long process for my scenario. Again, Thank you for providing such excellent information.
Thank you
Hello. This was awesome info! I have a quick question. I'm an overpronator and I'm having some success with a carbon insert and a neutral shoe with a roomy toe box. However, as an overpronator, my go to show has always been a brooks stability shoe. Is it ok to combine the two or does that "over correct" the problem?
I love how you speak and explain! I’m French so I don’t understand all of it but I hang on and it’s easy with you 😁
Wow what a great compliment, my wife speaks French so maybe she can help me in future videos!
@@DrTomBiernacki oh yes you can say some words in French in your next video 😀 so fun!!
This is one of the best videos I’ve seen on CZcams that addresses my stiff toe joint issue. I experienced a lot of pain today and couldn’t figure out why - I then remembered I started jump roping again after a long hiatus, and my calves are really tight! Thanks for the recommendations, I will give them a try.
After jogging it is a relief watch ur vids and drink water , love it 😍
Haha we will keep it coming! Hope the weather is nice and you are staying safe!
How is the recovery of arthrodesis surgery? Are you able to do sports afterwords? Tks
It’s not my big toe that hurts but all my other toes on my left foot hurt a lot in the mornings and the pain sometimes goes way. It also sometimes gets better or worse when I run. I NEED TO FIX THIS
I have a big, hard bone spur on my right toe joint, that prevents me from bending my toe or wearing heels. I have no pain really when I just wear flats. Only when I wear heels. So how do I TOTALLY heal or correct the problem such that I can go back to wearing whatever shoes I want to? How do I get rid of the bone spur and the stiffness without surgery! ☺️
Very nice video. Im gonna start asking some questions regarding the video now, there are a few things I wonder about - though I do just look them up
Feel free to ask!
I have a bunion on my big toe that is no longer painful, but the toe next to it is ridged at the second joint and is stiff, swollen and painful. It has been that way for several months. Is this related to your video?
Arthritis can happen to the 2nd toe joint as well
when I pull big toe joint and press thumb into top of big toe joint at base of big toe can feel some cracking which is where pain is after tennis, not real sore hours later, should I keep pulling big toe and dorsiflex the toe with thumb in that joint and move it around and let it crack, is that helping or hurting , thought it may free up whatever is making it painful after an hour on the tennis court running a lot. This happened about a month ago, stiffer tennis shoes help but not cure, I wear a custom orthotic as I used to walk on inside of feet so I have a good stiff arch support
Using insole for how long and how can you exercise again with or without insole? . the insole is only used on the bad foot? I'm using one, the pain dissapear, but my back hurts a lot, It is difficult to walk and I get tired very quickly. It is possible over time to exercise without a template? I am very grateful for your valuable support.
Hello when I put pressure on my big toe it hurts I can barley walk and run
Not sure what the actual diagnosis of my issue would be. I was going down steps, barefoot and fast. Big toe caught folded under foot and I felt it as I stepped on it under the foot. Didn't know if I should keep it moving or immobilize. In hindsight I should have immobilized it for when it had to bear weight (walking), & then gently flexed it every evening w/o weight. Now (years later) it is about twice the size of the other big toe's joint and has extra bone on top of the metatarso phalangeal joint. Like a bunion but on the top of the foot. Almost feels like I dislocated something & it never popped back into place.
I was standing up watching your video and my right big toe hardly moves at all 10% where my left toe would come all the way up I see what you're saying. Thanks for the video
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I was just diagnosed with this. I’m so confused as to why my doctor thought I have it. I don’t have any pain in the big toe/joint. My pain is in the second metatarsal and sometimes I feel like there’s a catching in there
Are the end suggestions such as stretching, shoes implants, etc. Helpful only in relieving pain? Is ny understanding correct that if you have hallux limitus, the only way to get mobility back is through surgery? I love working out but haven't been able to properly lunge or do any movements that require 90 degree bending of the toes, so I'm wondering, is surgery the only way to get thay mobility back? Or is it never possible to get the mobility back, even with surgery?
In most cases non invasive treatments won't correct the spur, but they take a lot of pressure off of it. Even with surgery though it is not a perfect solution, that is where a discussion of pros and cons with your doctor may be the best bet
I had a tibia fracture. unfortunately my doctor used cast that was too tight. after 3 months i ended with a serious hallux limitus. 13 months later i still feel pain while walking i never recovered as i wished.
Sometimes swelling and pain in the foot can limit flexibility, an x-ray or further evaluation may show more details! Good luck and hope you feel better and can get some help
Can you hike or run without surgery,?
Should I put the carbon fiber insert in the slipper? The slippers on your guide don't look specific for Hallux. Thanks!
🤦🏿♂️Omg I been Holding out on surgery for year's I have it in Both toes? I hate the cold I can't even walk can't walk @ times?
Is is normal, after bunion surgery, to not be able to control your big toe at all. My incision runs directly on top of the tendon that attaches to the top of my big toe, and i can't feel the tendon at all on top of my big toe. I am worried it was cut. I can move my other toes, and i know about stiff joints...but i can't lift my big toe and it doesn't feel like there is a tendon there anymore. thanks
I have had big toe joint surgery twice, have been told twice that it can not be done again. It took about 14 years for the pain to return after the first surgery & has only taken about 2 or 3 years for the pain to return after the 2nd surgery. Realy would like to avoid fusion of the big toe. As far as what caused this, 3 things. 1) I ran distance when young. 2) Took karate lessons when young, where the instructor had us barefoot kicking the floor of a basketball court to "build up" calluses on the bottom of the big toe joint. (only years later did I think that wrong, who is going to stop in the middle of a fight & take their shoes off in order to kick? STUPID !!!!!!) 3) I had a job where I was on my feet all day climbing ladders etc. Just before I got a desk job I saw a surgeon who said he could fix me up, but that I would need a desk job for six weeks to recover. There was no way that employer was going to do that for me, so I used pellet packs that I would heat in a microwave & wrap around the big toe joint. I tried all the over the counter pain meds, they didn't even remove any pain at 3X the normal dosage. Changed employers got a desk job which allowed me to postpone the surgery for 6 years. 15 years later had the surgery a second time. Now whenever a high pressure front is moving in my toe feels like it is in a vice. I have been using CBD oil topically which does help, but of course is only temporary. That's my story.
I don’t want orthotics. I’m wearing minimalist “barefoot” shoes with toe spacers. My feet are getting stronger. But what exercises can I do to keep that big toe out and not falling inward? The spacer helps but exercises will strengthen the whole toe area.
my achiles is tight after tibia surgery, my foot twists inward as I walk, foot has bunion and toe is stiff.
I have hallux regidious in my left toe. Very troubling. No doctor in India to operate it.
I think I already have a bone spur on the top of the joint of the foot where the big toe joint attaches to :(
HI
Is it possible to develop this very fast? As in going from having slight discomfort needing to pop the toe every few weeks with sometimes a little pain….
To almost being unable to walk, throbbing pain, very little range of motion w joint and toe, and redness on side of joint and top within 24 hours?
I don’t think I have a break because there isn’t any bruising unless it’s a hairline fracture.
I'm also interested in finding out how fast hallux rigidus develops? Could it happen in two years? Can change in gait cause changes in MTP joint?
Can't we regrow the cartridge ?
I am happy I found you! I live in Mi and you will be seeing me! (Hope you’re excited 😜). In the meantime, I’m not seeing the notes you mentioned for shoes and slippers ...can you direct me? Thank you so much!
Looking forward to it!
Check the recommended shoes links in either the pinned comment, the show notes or the link the comes up during the video.
Michigan Foot Doctors You’re seeing me Tuesday-I hope you’re excited! I’m about an hour away and I’m closing my business to come see you so my hope are high for an informative appt. If you help me, I’m so happy to recommend others ❤️
I have a sprain
Arthritis has caused my hallax rigidus... I went to a foot doctor to get it diagnosed...he recommended a custom orthodic but didn't add a morton extension to it. I have bad pain in my big toe and need it immobilized to get relief. I have been wearing high end arch support orthotics for years. Unfortunately, these customs were not ordered correctly and at $600 for a pair, I passed on them, but paid what the doctor put into them...$100!
A $500 markup plus office visits cost that were applied to my deductible. SORELY Disappointed in my foot doctor 😢. I ended up ordering carbon fiber morton extensions myself and now have relief.
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No your not kidding I cant put shoes on and even without shoes I am in such horrible pain
I just saw a podiatrist after a year and a quarter of big toe pain and was diagnosed with hallux limitus but i’m confused. Im a big runner who wore crappy shoes many years but the pain started after someone stepped on my big toe playing basketball. Not thinking it was serious I ran a lot after the injury and the toe pain came back. It got very bad after 2 weeks of running 5 days a week. After it was intermittent. So I’d think my foot was healing on its own after a lifetime of getting sprains and self healing foot injuries. So now seeing I have spurs I’m wondering if you see lots of injury precipitated spur growth, like how you mentioned the 5% of people who get hallux rigidus from broken toes. can spurs develop in a year or so as bad as mine did if my severe sprain a year ago caused them? Im somewhat suspicious I had spur growth for years from like I said bad shoes and lots of running. So does that mean my injury really wasnt related to my condition and I was due?
Your channel is very appreciated. Lots of folks out here who take hits to morale realizing their feet will never be the same
For me back in 2009 I had a accident where I broke all my toes on my right and had to recieve a skin graft and metal K-wires inside my foot. Forward afew years my 4 toes has near enough healed (still hurts sometimes) but my big toe is so painful and feels so stiff, it doesnt bend much and burns when the weather turns cold and also when I walk or stand for long periods of time. Is this hallux rigidus??? I wanted to know the medical term for my condition or is this now arthritis?
Yes it is! You have athritis now because of the damage due to the big toe joint itself .. when yo walk on it your in a sense jamming it . Try a rocker bottom shoe ❤️ you won’t be jamming your toe anymore
As of January 19, I’m gonna have a joint replacement for this problem
Good luck! 🙏❤️😊
Had the surgery on Nov 21st 2023..going 4 8 week follow up on Jan 18th 2024...right foot ..plate 6 screws ..complete no weight bearing since surgery...boot on 24/ 7...sleep with it on also ..hope to get out of boot and back driving after 18th..a woman without wheels has been painful..very best of luck ..I hope your surgery goes well.
i have hallus rigidus, i can found shoes that fit please help !!!!!!chantal from France Marseille
Try hoka shoes! I’ve bought the bondi 7’s. It’s there newest shoe.. i couldn’t walk for a couple months at all... I’ve worn these and they allow you to atleast walk... it’s a cover up from the real problem but they work because what happens is your toe can’t push off properly and these shoes have a rocker built into them which allows your to toe push off. They are pretty sick but ugly as hell . Hope this helps. Don’t buy inserts and please don’t get surgery.. there’s always a way to heal!
@chantal Teri email me if you have more questions .. I’d love to help with the little bit I’ve found out about this condition! Andregutierrez248@gmail.com
Thankyou so much but sir .... HOW CAN I WORK OUT OR RUN IF MY TOE WONT BEND ANYMORE? my right toe is fine! but i cant on my left! Im only 31! i wanna cry!
Thanks for the great response, Soraninja!
The only definitive way to know is to get an X-ray to confirm the osteoarthritis. At 31, unless there was a significant injury, it might be a stiff or swollen joint (this is probably the more common issue.) If you are in Michigan, we would love to help more Doing many of these things can cause significant improvement.!
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@@DrTomBiernacki thankyou so much! That gives me hope! I'm in England and have a x-ray booked.
All the chanels I've watched made me feel terrible but this video made me fee hopeful and didnt ick me out. Thankyou for your response
What is the recovery time?
If you have the surgery of joint replacement it’s about eight weeks I’m having my surgery done January 19 I can’t stand the pain in my big toe
This was very helpful, but then you left a hole in the information. First you said to see if you can bend it. Then you said see if you could be at 90° and then if you can’t bend it at all so they can’t just be 90° or not at all. If you can still bend it, what is it called? Can’t leave that option out of their, doctor.
There are 4 stages of joint disease= 4th stage is essentially 0 degrees motion or under 5 degrees or so, 0 degrees is full range of motion (there are more factors than just bending), but in generally its a grading scale. In between is referred to as hallux limitus, the 4th stage becomes hallux rigidus.
I’ve got limitus
Xrays showed the joint is a mess
My left toe keeps clicking every time I walk and my toe feels stiff
We usually find great initial results with shoes and insoles!
czcams.com/video/9eY6kbccslQ/video.html this guide on orthotics might help
@@DrTomBiernacki that’s helped I think tht will be the problem I’ve noticed funny shape with my foot but idk the situation with my toe when I walk it clicks every time n it’s the big one, it feels stiff aswell
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Hoka One One
Surgery big toe fusion?
Root cause is NOT over-use, but footwear which does not allow toes to spread naturally (laterally). This leads to sesamoid misalignment, extensor hallucis longus muscle tightening, bone growth back towards ankle, and then joint binding.
See Dr. McClanahan's explanation here:
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I don't know any adults that can bend their toe 90 degrees
Yup, thats purely down to improper footwear though
No shoe fixes this. With time ive fotten to the point that even the best shoes still hurt my toe when talking.
The Shot made my toe feel worse
The shot of the big toe joint?
@@DrTomBiernacki Correct The Dr. Claimed that by getting the shot it would reduce stiffness and stop the pain now it's aching all the time and If i try to put a heel on I'm cringing
Usually it can decrease the inflammation, but in some cases it doesn't fix the underlying biomechanical issues and the long term prognosis could continue deteriorating. At the end of the day an injection is a short term pain reliever. Not specific to you, but in general long term results are by a long term biomechanical solution. Hope you can find some help!
@@38waystoThink same here. It's so painful after the shot and I'm not even trying to wear heels.
This is just unfair
Okay, you're overdoing the hand gestures. Calm down a bit.
Trying to cut down 😀
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There ARE great...versionS (plural); There ARE injectionS (plural); There ARE cartilage graftS (plural). Why you americans always use the singular???
🔴 Whispering: quiet you are talk too loud. Shhhh
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