Hammer Toes? How To Fix the Real Cause

Mike interviews Dr. Ray McClanahan (Podiatrist) about Hammer Toes & Flat Feet.

~~~~Links to Dr. McClanahan's Websites~~~~

Dr. McClanahan’s practice, Northwest Foot & Ankle in Portland, Oregon, allows him to care for those who find their highest joy when in motion. In his 26 years as a podiatrist, he has learned that most foot problems can be corrected by restoring natural foot function. He is also the inventor of Correct Toes, silicone toe spacers. His professional goal is to provide quality natural foot health services with an emphasis on sports medicine, preventative and conservative options, and education on proper footwear.

Video Chapters:
0:00 Intro Song
0:08 Dr. Ray McClanahan Introduction
0:49 Common Causes of Hammer Toe
4:20 Flat Feet & Arch Strengthening

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[margaretsmyth]

This is the best info I got on hammer toes will start these exercises

[alancummings]

I used to have severe hammertoe when i was grossly overweight. (300+ vs 175 ideal weight). When i lost 100 lbs, hammertoe was much less severe. I also added arch supports in my shoes, so hammertoe is totally gone.

[iwillstom]

My mom is 80 and has left her hammertoes untreated for years. She is in perfect health otherwise but this is starting to have more of a serious impact on her mobility and I’m afraid it’s past the point of any help. Wish I had been more proactive in getting her to seek treatment earlier.

[cathyholland]

Awesome information. Many thanks. Prayers for all of you.😁🙏✝️

[terriliggett]

Is toe scrunching exercising with a towel on the floor a good exercise?

[radicalcartoons]

Everything about the human body can be pathologised. ALL my fingers and toes curl downwards. I agree some of it may be caused by footwear. I've never worn heeled shoes in my life. I'm pleased that my feet and toes are so flexible. I regularly go for long distance walks and do physio, with no pain or problems.

[skippy]

Could you get them from wearing heels like boots 👢 for example? My SIL has hammer toes... UK.. she wears lots of boots with heels but in saying that I bought new boots and I noticed one of my toes started to curl down. These were flat boots. Terrible isn't it that some footwear can be so damaging to feet. Looking forward to receiving your reply.

[terriliggett]

Also, how do you derotate a hammertoe?

[HappyHoney]

I was born with bad hips, so severely pigeon toed that my feet turned inside-backwards. Had shoes on braces that connected them to each other, and they would tighten them more each month (these only worn at night). Didn't walk until I was 3.5 yrs old. (I'm also on the spectrum - if you couldn't tell by now. We have a tendency to walk more on our tip toes.) Anyway, I had to wear my shoes on the opposite feet until 2nd grade - to try to straighten them - as they wanted to curve in. Worked 34 years on concrete. Now, all I wear are sketchers with memory foam. I do have a mallet toe I am trying to deal with. I am wondering what works best for those? (The dip joint bends down, and I end up walking on the very tippy tip of that second toe bone. Brutal.)

[TheAnonyy]

I have a variation of this claw toes I tried straightening with my fingers myself so they are not as bad today

[georgemarlow]

I can't believe the title isn't "STOP... HAMMER TOE"

[gangstafish]

I had three surgeries on my ankle. Including ankle replacement. Now I have a hammer toe.

[melaniejackson]

Why are shoe companies making most tennis shoes with the flipped up front now ? Seems like that would cause hammer toes .

[LikaLaruku]

What if you're born with hammer & cashew toes, & everyone in your family has the same messed-up toes in the same place? Can they be fixed then?

[BantiarnaMacRaghnaill]

Podiatrist told me to stop going barefoot. Not a chance, doc!

[kathleenhensley]

oh, wow... a lifetime of pain with Hammer toes and flat feet? and I find out that something could have been done when I was younger? I've even had an operation for twisted hammer toes. I went to one doctor and he didn't even meet me. his nurse gave me some arch supports after looking at my feet.

[ushere]

can you correct hammer toe from charcot marie tooth neuropathy? can it be corrected over enough time if it's been there for decades?

[bellachance]

Both of my second toes (at the uppermost joint) bend toward the third toe at a forty five degree angle. They don't curl under though. Can anything be done about this without having to resort to surgery? Many thanks.

[harveypost]

Toe excercise squeeze toes 10 secs wait 5 secs then stretch toes 10 secs wait.10 times..yup works left is normal now.

[RichRich]

Why does the military reject ppl with flat feet