Stiff big toe? 3 tips to avoid surgery

A stiff big toe is called hallux limitus, and refers to a restricted great toe joint bending upwards- towards your head. Like the latin term suggests, the joint is limited. If this is allowed to progress, it becomes hallux rigidus - which is when the joint fuses in the big toe and function is severely limited. Once the joint becomes fixed and rigid, surgery is the ONLY option. A great toe fusion is a non reversible operation and one we try to avoid. Here are 3 easy tips and exercises to avoid this. #hallux #footcare #physiotherapy #podiatrist 🦶Links🦶 (please note, if available, we may use affiliate links and may earn a commission!) Best Foam Roller 💪 Amazon (USA) - https://amzn.to/3YSrSex 💪 Amazon (AUS) - https://amzn.to/3AyZ8NV Best educational book for Pain Sufferers 📘Explain Pain - Amazon (USA) https://amzn.to/3WjwAQY 📘Explain Pain Supercharged for clinicians - Amazon (USA) https://amzn.to/3XZtcvR 📘Explain Pain on Kindle - Amazon (AUS) https://amzn.to/3WhhHi2 📘Explain Pain Supercharged for clinicians- Amazon (AUS) https://amzn.to/3W43GCS Other helpful videos: 📺Strength for the Big Toe - https://youtube.com/shorts/G3NMSxwNaAk 📺 Strength for all the Toes - https://youtube.com/shorts/Zeut5V8IQlI Toe Spacers (Flamingo Feet) 🦩https://freestylefeet.com.au/products/flamingo-feet-silicone-toe-activators Medical Disclaimer: Not Medical or Personal Advice: The information in our videos, presentations, webinars, e-books, online courses, blog, social media and all other digital materials (together ‘Content’) is for general information only. We strongly suggest undertaking any action after a consultation with a medical professional and ideally in conjunction with such a medical professional. No Content is intended to be construed as individual or personal advice. The Content does not take into account your individual health, medical, physical fitness or emotional condition or needs. The Content is not a substitute for medical attention, treatment, examination, advice or diagnosis and is not intended to provide a clinical diagnosis nor take the place of proper medical advice from a fully qualified medical practitioner. You should, before you act or use any of this Content, consider the appropriateness of this information having regard to your own personal situation and needs. You are responsible for consulting a suitable medical professional before using any of the information or materials contained in our Content, before trying any treatment or taking any course of action that may directly or indirectly affect your health or well-being. You take full responsibility and risk for making any decision based on our Content. To the maximum extent permitted by law, the author and publisher disclaim all responsibility and liability to any person, arising directly or indirectly from any person taking or not taking action based on the information on this website and associated documentation. #footandankle #footcare #howto