Hammertoes: Why do they hurt and how to fix them!

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[leightonfisher]

There is a lot of information here.
Thank you.

This is the first video of yours that I have watched.

I have been doing a diy on my various foot problems of the last few years.

UK

[terriliggett]

I would like to see a video of active exercises that can treat hammertoes. What kind of stretches truly work? I see conflicting things on you tube sites, but you are clearly knowledgeable about this condition. Thank you for considering a video on stretching and strengthening.

[milicazubic]

Really good video, Thankyou Dr, for great explanation!

[imtherapycat]

Thank you so much for your thorough information! I don't live anywhere near the Mass area (sadly). In fact I'm in North Carolina. Can you help me find a good podiatrist down here? My son is the one with the issue, has had it for YEARS, and the podiatrist he's been going to is happy to just trim the callous on the balls of his feet every few months. The pain is increasing, has negatively affected his ability to walk, and I think we need more intervention than trimming callous. I don't know how to find a good doctor! Thank you!!

[nikoladomanchuk]

I heard barfoot walking or with the socks that cover each toe can be helpful. I feel the shoe industry is destroying our natural foot shape.

[Sharon-zwqn]

I can’t seem to find the big toe pads anywhere just the little ones

[jcline]

I gradually came into this problem with the toes on my left foot following a stroke. I am 36 years old now and I cannot walk as this has gotten progressively worse, I am to have surgery next month on all toes/tendons. I would describe it as a claw foot and it set off like a nervous reaction anytime my foot touches something or I put movement through it.

[RitaVotava]

I have been told by three podiatrists an d md's that only amputation is my choice. Second toes on both feet fir years. Have seen doctors several times. Now have overlapping toes as well. Never wore wrong shoes. Wore "nurses oxfords" for years. No high heels. New Balance are only shoe that affords less pain. Had prescription orthotics as well. All to no avail. Difficult and painful at all times.

[manuelacupriz]

Thank you so much for all the information. What do you think about Xero shoes?

[janinebuck]

Awesome thanks hope I can access the toolkit

[alidarb]

What percentage of hammer toe surgeries are successful and do you need to address the bunion as well ( though bunion doesn't hurt)?

[ChristinaJuppeAC]

What about physio? Is that covered in your guides?

[jamesw]

Unfortunately the shoes we need are ugly. Especially if you have big feet.i live in my crocs.

[archietopley]

Hello can someone tell me what would be best Second toe is curving to the side away from the big toe it's curving halfway up the toe?

[loriof]

Hi
What are the bumps on the top of the toes ?

[MaureenSmith-xfzn]

Pain in the baby toes even while I sleep, what should I do?

[gosman]

I can't get your shoe guide without signing up with who knows what scam!!

[lannguyen-pudb]

Horrifying. Amputations caused by shoes!?!

[entrthedragon]

It’s maddening when shoes like Lems are not readily available at a retail store, but they have an over abundance of torture devices for your feet.

[patricerichardson]

I've had 2 bunion surgery (2014/2016) now. I'm dealing with a very painful hammer toe.. What do you suggest? I think it is rigid because I can't even bend my toe, and my shoes are very uncomfortable. I wear custom-made orthodoics daily, but it still doesn't stop the pain