A jammed toe can occur as the result of tripping, resulting in an abnormal bending and motion of the toe. This can cause an uncomfortable situation. Even if your toe is not broken, you are still likely to experience pain, swelling and difficulty walking. Enjoying your normal physical activities -- including roller skating -- can become difficult and less enjoyable until your stubbed toe heals, but you can still attempt to roller skate with a jammed toe.
Step 1
Visit with a doctor. Failure to treat a toe injury can result in deformity, chronic pain and long-term arthritis. A doctor can perform a physical examination and take an X-ray to rule out more severe damage to your toe, such as a toe fracture.
Step 2
Follow the advice of your doctor, who may recommend rest, icing and elevating your affected toe for a few days. During this time, do not participate in roller skating. Your doctor may also provide you with a stiff-soled surgical shoe to help promote proper healing of your toe.
Step 3
Buddy tape your injured toe to a neighboring toe that is not injured. Apply two layers of tape to your toes for added protection.
Step 4
Put your roller skates on to see how comfortable your skates are with your jammed toe. Your skates should still fit snugly and have adequate room for your toes to wiggle. If you cannot tie your laces snugly without causing pain to your injured toe, avoid roller skating.
Step 5
Skate for a few minutes to see how your affected toe feels. If you experience pain, discontinue skating. If you feel minimal discomfort or no pain, contain to skate if you can tolerate it.
Things You'll Need
- Medical tape
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