Have you ever kicked off your shoes after a long day and realized your big toe was throbbing? If so, you aren’t alone. Big toe joint pain is a common, but crippling, foot problem. Thankfully, various ...

Q: One of my big toes has become stiff and painful. I stubbed it several months ago, but shouldn't it have healed by now? A: The big toe may be small, but its role in our lives is enormous. Imagine ...

The foot is an engineering marvel—26 bones, 33 joints, and more than 100 tendons, ligaments, and muscles that support your body for a lifetime. Instead of coddling our feet, though, many of us make ...

The big toe can also become stiff and misshapen through bunion growth and this can lead to a loss of flexibility. By rotating the foot outward, there is less dorsiflexion (upward bend) of the big toe ...

A runner’s big toe has a big job. When your foot strikes the ground, it helps stiffen the tissues along your arch. This creates a stable platform, giving your foot more ability to propel you forward.

Your feet will thank you for completing this class. If you spend all day in shoes (even comfortable ones) your feet can grow weak and stiff from lack of use over time, leading to soreness and pain.

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