Bunions and big toe pain causes

Bunions And Big Toe Pain ( Hallux Valgus, Hallux Limitus)If you are suffering from big toe pain in the joint then you may be experiencing one of these big toe pain conditions.

1: Hallux Rigidus (arthritis in the big toe joint)
2: Hallux Limitus (stiffness in the big toe from pressure)
3: Bunions (enlarged joint on big toe)

We will now explain the conditions, what causes them and how to treat them, likley these big toe pain conditions can be self treated normally without any surgery but it is important to treat the pain as over time it will get worse and walking and standing will continue to become more painfull.

Cause Of Big Toe Pain

When we walk our natural walking gait our big toe joint should bend up 75` degrees just as out foot comes off the ground. But when it is prevented this is when big toe pain starts and develops worse over time.

A common cause of big toe pain is over pronation or flat feet is occurs when our ankles roll inwards and the foots natural position is prevented as and the bodies weight is not evenly distributed. This will prevent the big toe bending to 75` degrees and pushes the big toe into the floor and pain or bunions occur.



Self help treatments to prevent Bunions and Big Toe Pain


If you find your self suffering from Bunions and Big Toe Pain try our 10 step plan to stop bunion pain here you will learn how you can stop and prevent bunion pain using simple but effective treatments.

But you always have the option to seek further guidance from a local Foot Health Professional.

Left to their own devices big toe pain may develop into arthritis and severe stiffness in the joint so prevention is always the best treatment.
Bunions will only get bigger and more uncomfortable in footwear and usually causes a hammer toe on the second toe. Hallux limitus depending on your foot type and activities can be prevented with correct orthotics and supports to prevent arthritis occuring. Hallux Rigidus can be treated using non surgcal or medical solutions using bunion sleeves and joint creams.

Best Treatment For Big Toe Pain

As we said prevention and early assistance will make a big difference to your pain in the big toe. The goal is to support and relieve any pressure on the joint and protect against any further damage to the joint.

1: Orthotic insoles for Big Toe Pain these can be purchased online or a customed designed orthotic insole can be cast and moulded by a podiatrist. I recommend a regular orthotic insole to start with a) because its a good way to see if you can get on with insoles b)they are much cheaper than custom ones. Learn more about Orthotic insoles for big toe pain here

2: Gel Sleeves perfect for wearing in work and sport shoes and trainers, these are designed to slide over the foot and they have a gel lined support cushion that sits over the bunion joint stopping friction. These are great if you have to stand or walk alot at work and are discreet and washable.

3: Padding Simple but very effective way to protect the joint from blisters and corns and friction in footwear. Soft padding is applied on the joint which is self adhesive and can sit all day stopping pain over the joint.
If you suffer from arthritis or infected corns on bunion then i would recommend the gel lined patches for extra protection.

Early treatment and Prevention is always the best way to care for big toe pain so if in doubt seek advice and help is available to you for help today try our 10 Step Bunion Pain Plan were you can learn to stop the pain today