Hallux Limitus mild symptoms: Initial Treatment Recommendations

Susan presented to my office with mild stiffness and soreness in her big toe joint. Here was a summary email I sent her of what we had discussed. 

Hey Susan, great to see you again after 30 years or so. Here are the main points of our discussion.

• Ice Pack 10 minutes twice daily
• Dancer's Pads in any shoes you can

• Pad the top of your foot in tight shoes if you can find a spot that gives you less pressure.
• Learn to spica tape (kinesiotape, Rocktape, 3M Nexcare Waterproof tape)

• Avoid bending toe at least for the next month until you email me. This is not the time to increase range of motion.
• Go Shoe Shopping in Paris within the next few weeks.
• Review my blog on Hallux Limitus so you get some idea on the problem.

Hope all this helps. Rich There are so many other things to do.