Numbness on the sides of your big toe, after strenuous exercising, can be attributed to several factors that range from the size of your shoes to neuromuscular disorders. Some repetitive exercises, such as running, place too much pressure on...
A variety of skin and bone conditions can affect your feet, including your big toes. Red bumps on the skin of your big toes may show up all of a sudden or may develop gradually, over time. Accompanying symptoms can help you determine the cause of...
Your big toe plays a major role in positioning your foot and maintaining your balance. This is why you really don't appreciate its contribution until you injure it. Walking on a broken toe hurts every time your body engages it, which is why those...
Torn tendons in your big toe can be the result of turf toe -- the result of excessively bending your big toe upward. Torn big toe tendons also can be the result of stubbing your big toe, spraining your toe or occur in conjunction with a big toe...
Your legs take a beating each day while you complete daily tasks or activities you enjoy. As a result, you may experience aches and pains from time to time. Pain in your big toe and hamstrings are no exception when it comes to leg pain....
Rock climbing shoes are designed to focus your force and balance on your toes in general, and your big toe in particular. This has two predictable results -- when combined with proper technique it improves your ability to balance on tiny edges,...
Arthritis is a chronic inflammation that can affect one or more joints, including your big toe. Because there are more than 100 different types of arthritis, the exact symptoms will depend on the type of joint inflammation. In some cases, numbness...
People who feel that a tight, snug shoe is a good shoe, may need to consider the consequences of this opinion. Many people, especially those who played sports in school wearing cleats or spikes, translate the tightness of their sport shoe to their...
Jogging can sometimes cause your extremities to tingle or feel numb. Usually, this problem occurs in the feet or toes and results from a minor problem such as shoes that fit too tightly. Toe numbness sometimes clears up after purchasing...
A bunion is a medical condition of the big toe that is also termed hallux valgus. It is an abnormal bony bump that forms on the joint at the base of the big toe, according to the Mayo Clinic. It causes a protrusion on the outside of the toe. The...
There are many causes of big toe pain. According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health or NIH, toe pain, including big toe pain, can be caused by repetitive strain injuries, trauma during athletic events or...
Your foot has 26 bones, including 14 bones in the toes. With about 800 steps per mile during a marathon, each bone encounters a significant amount of stress. As a result, foot pain is a common injury for runners, including big toe injuries....
If you overstretch or pull back too aggressively on your foot and toes, you can hyperextend your big toe. Hyperextending your big toe can sprain or tear ligaments, causing pain. Rest, ice and elevation of your foot may reduce swelling and pain. To...
When your feet hurt, not much else in your body seems alright. For, the human foot serves the multiple roles of shock absorber, weight bearer, lever for leg propulsion and balancing structure. Every day, your feet bear a force equivalent to...
Other than during your pedicure, toes are usually the most overlooked part of the body. Yet they serve several functions, like helping you walk and keep balance. A large amount of stress can be placed on the big toe if you are an athlete or...
There are numerous common foot problems associated with the big toe, which can be especially problematic for athletes, including runners. According to a November 2007 article in "Running Times" magazine, during forward motion, the big toe bears...
Your foot is a complex structure consisting of muscles, tendons and other tissues, as well as over 26 bones, including 19 toe bones or phalanges. Everyday weight-bearing activities such as standing and walking, plus your weight and recreational...
Toe sprains result from partial tears to the ligaments in your toe. These ligaments connect one bone to the next. You can sprain a toe by stubbing it on a hard object or even by stepping and stopping abruptly, forcing the toe into the end of your...
If your toe goes numb during a run, take a look at your shoes before you jump to any conclusions. Tight shoes and tight lacings can compress your nerves and cause you to lose sensation in your toes, including your big toe. If picking up a more...
There are dozens of home remedies for big-toe fungus, and people report varying success rates with each one. The key to any home remedy for toenail fungus is to be patient---it may take many weeks or even months to see real improvement, because...
Big toe exercises can help to strengthen the toe and relieve pain and stiffness. They are beneficial for rehabilitation if you have suffered from an injury such as turf toe or you have had bunion surgery. Big toe exercises can help to increase the...
Sciatica is best described as a symptom of an underlying condition more than a disorder in and of itself. It's usually the result of pressure placed on the sciatic nerve, causing the sensation of pain or discomfort to radiate from the back and...
Broken toes are surprisingly common injuries that can take between four and six weeks to heal. Depending on the severity of your break, the medial plantar nerve in your big toe may have been injured, resulting in pain or numbness in your ankle and...
Foot pain can be tough to resolve because most people are always on their feet. Your big toe, the largest of your foot's digits, sustains much of the pressure you put on your foot when you walk. Pain that is located in, around and under your big...
You can sprain your big toe while playing sports, while dancing or simply while walking barefoot and stubbing it. Known as “turf toe” in professional athletes who play on artificial turf, such a sprain can occur on all types of...
Nagging pain around the big toe may seem like a minor problem compared to other sports injuries, but it could make a big difference on the basketball court. Pain in the big toe can rob you of your quick first step, your leaping ability or your...
Taking care of your body means being aware of sudden changes that can occur -- especially in the feet. If your toe is showing signs of redness and pain, you may have a blood clot. This can be caused by an array of medical problems and conditions....
Your body has two nervous systems: the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system. Your central nervous system is composed of your brain and spinal cord, and your peripheral nervous system includes the nerves that supply sensation to...
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