4 Toe Arthritis Management Tips

There are several kinds of arthritis that can cause toe pain, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and gout. There is swelling, stiffness, and inflammation in your joints caused by all types of arthritis. Although your toe is small, swollen, stiff, inflamed, and painful joints make walking and even standing difficult.

We specialize in the treatment of toes, feet, and ankles at All-In-One Foot Care Center. This post contains four tips to help you manage your pain with the right treatment for your arthritis as well as the right support. By using the right support for your toe, you will be able to live your life more comfortably.

1. Prescriptions that are available without a prescription

The common names of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) include aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen. In addition to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, there are prescription NSAIDs, such as celecoxib, diclofenac, and nabumetone. Anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving medications like NSAIDs.

Pain and inflammation are caused by compounds called prostaglandins, which are produced by enzymes called cyclooxygenases.

In most cases, NSAIDs are consumed orally, in pill form, but topical versions can also be utilized. If your toe pain is being treated with a topical NSAID rather than an oral medication, depending on your medical history, you may find that it is more appropriate.

If you take oral NSAIDs for an extended period of time, you could develop ulcers, high blood pressure, or kidney problems.

2. Toe exercises

Depending on when you start doing the exercises, they may help slow arthritis progression. Flexible exercises can improve your range of motion, improve your pain level, and improve your range of motion.

In order to get the best results from your condition, your doctor will show you the specific stretches to do. Additionally, we may recommend doing exercises to strengthen the structures that support your toe joint and keep your foot and ankle aligned.

3. Choosing the right shoes is important

There is more to arthritis than just pain. The cartilage that cushions your bones can degenerate, resulting in the painful grinding of the bones against each other. You may also develop bone spurs at the base of your toes."

Wearing shoes that fit properly is very important when you have toe arthritis, as they will provide stability and protection to your toe joint. Shoes that are cushioned, support, and have rigid soles are best.

There are also heels that are ineffective because they put pressure on your tender toe, and hold your foot at an unnatural angle. Shoes with a narrow toe box can cause friction, which can lead to calluses or bunions.

You should measure your feet in order to get a proper fit. Additionally, look for specific features such as

Toe boxes that are wide
The shape of the toe box can be round or square
Only the toes bend on a rigid sole
Heel counters are stable, which cup the heel of the foot
If you need custom orthotics, you can remove the insoles
You don't get your toes rubbed by the top of the shoe
The heel should be no taller than two inches

4. Orthotics made to fit your specific needs

In order to relieve pain, you can fit inserts in shoes that fit inside your shoes and help relieve the pressure on your feet. You can find some types of orthotics in drug stores, but we recommend custom-molded orthotics, which are made to fit your specific foot of yours.

The process of custom-making orthotics starts with an analysis of how you walk. We then take molds of your feet and send those to a lab to produce orthotics tailored to address your specific issues and to fit you like a glove.

You can contact our office at 949-588-8833, or visit our website at https://www.ocfootdoctor.com. Our offices are in Laguna Hills, Irvine, Mission Viejo, Aliso Viejo, Lake Forest, Foothill Ranch, and Costa Mesa.

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