Big Toe Arthritis Pain

Jun17
by Tom Biernacki on 06/17/2013 at 5:39 PM
Posted In: Big Toe, FootCare Guide, General, Running Guide, Toes

Big Toe Arthritis Pain

Big Toe Arthritis Pain: Learn about the most common causes of big toe arthritis (Osteoarthritis & Gout) & learn how to start treating them immediately!

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Arthritis in the 1st MPJ (Big Toe Joint).

 

What Causes Big Toe Arthritis Pain?

Big toe arthritis is caused by inflammation of the big toe joint. There are many causes of arthritis, but usually only 3 major causes in the big toe joint alone:

Osteoarthritis: This is the classic wear and tear arthritis that occurs in patients over 40-50 years old.

Traumatic Arthritis: This arthritis can occur after a serious injury to the big toe joint. Examples include a broken bone or cartilage damage (not just a sprain).

Gout: This is known as a crystal arthritis, it is the results of uric acid crystals in the joint. This is very common (5 million in USA) & is extremely painful for 1-2 days.

 

Symptoms of Big Toe Arthritis Pain:

1) Osteoarthritis & Traumatic Arthritis:

  • Worse with activity.
  • Better at rest.
  • Decreased joint range of motion.
  • Aching pain.
  • Fatigue like pain.

 

2) Gout:

  • Extreme pain for 1-2 days without injury.
  • High degree of redness.
  • High degree of swelling.
  • Usually after a night of alcohol drinking (dehydration).
  • 8+/10 on the pain scale.
  • Better with ice & anti-inflammatory medication.

 

 Treatment of Big Toe Arthritis Pain:

There are 3 stages to Big Toe Arthritis Pain Relief. This guide focuses primarily on osteoarthritis & traumatic arthritis. You should go see a podiatrist immediately at the first signs of gout in the big toe; you will need pain medication!

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1)Decrease The Inflammation:

This must be done for approximately 1-2 weeks until the pain decreases.

  • Cryotherapy: Ice the big toe joint for 15-20 minutes.
  • NSAIDs: Use an anti-inflammatory(Ibuprofen, Naproxen etc)  to decrease the inflammation. Do this under the supervision of your physician. Less inflammation means better healing.
  • Over The Counter Orthotics: Get a rigid pair for approximately $25 (I like Powersteps), this will greatly improve your foot stress! The best foot value you can possibly get! (Avoid the flimsy gel inserts, they don’t work!)

 

2)Start Correcting The Cause:

Do this for a couple months and see if the joint pain is getting better.

  • Weight loss: I won’t say anything else!
  • Custom Orthotics:  If you have insurance, they can be more durable & offer better control.
  • Stretching of Hamstrings, Calves & Plantar Fascia: **This is the most important thing you can do**. This is the most important thing you can do to improve the pressure distribution while you walk & stand.

 

3)See The Podiatrist:

Something made that pain appear in the first place and it is a good idea to get it checked out & find the root cause of it.

  • Biomechanical Consult: Evaluate your entire bio-mechanical structure. See if you arthritis is caused by tight muscles, knees, hips or back? Or maybe even problems that you didn’t know about like rheumatoid arthritis or psoriasis.
  • Surgical Consult: Only a small percentage of people ever end up needing this, usually in very advanced disease.

 

 

For more on toe arthritis:

The Complete Toe Arthritis Guide.

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Arthritis In Heel Of Foot

Jun17
by Tom Biernacki on 06/17/2013 at 1:14 PM
Posted In: ankle, FootCare Guide, Heel Pain

Arthritis In Heel Of Foot

Arthritis In Heel Of Foot: Arthritis develop around the heel and lead to chronic aching pain. This can manifest itself during rest and during movement. Learn how to fix it with the guide below.

 

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Heel Spur & Calcification.

 

What Is Arthritis?

Arthritis generally means the irritation of a joint. A joint is two bones that move against each other; there is usually smooth cartilage coating the bone there, as well as a lubricating fluid. If the joint becomes swollen, this is known as inflammation thus termed “arthritis”.

 

There are many reasons a joint can become inflamed:

  • Wear & tear of the cartilage, this is known as osteoarthritis.
  • A systemic autoimmune, inflammatory disease known as rheumatoid arthritis.
  • A traumatic injury leading to damage, known as traumatic arthritis.
  • A buildup of crystals in the joint (mostly just the big toe), known as gout.
  • Understand that there is almost a 95%+ chance that it is not arthritis irritating your heel, but a heel spur, plantar fasciitis or nerve pain!

See the Complete Arthritis Guide For More.

**But before you click, understand that your heel pain is probably not due to arthritis.**

 

Almost All Is Plantar Fasciitis!

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The plantar fascia is a ligament that stretches from your heel to the ball of the foot. It is responsible for the vast majority of heel pain!

The plantar fascia is a ligament at the bottom of the foot. Irritation of this ligament around the heel region is essentially the #1 foot complaint in the USA! Studies show that approximately 15-25% of people or more will be plagued by this condition throughout their life.

As you get older the plantar fascia becomes stretched and strained. It develops little micro-tears that never heal properly and are always painful, it can take months or years to heal if not treated properly!

 

Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis:

We have developed a highly focused and research 4 stage treatment guide for Plantar Fasciitis & Heel Spurs. Click on this link to follow the treatment guide now!

Complete Guide To Heel Pain! 

 

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Arthritis In The Ball Of My Foot

Jun17
by Tom Biernacki on 06/17/2013 at 9:10 AM
Posted In: Big Toe, FootCare Guide, General

Arthritis In The Ball Of My Foot

Arthritis In The Ball Of My Foot:   Find out if arthritis is causing the pain in the ball of your foot or something else. Then learn to FIX IT NOW!!!!

 

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Arthritis In The Ball Of The Foot

Most Common Foot Arthritis Areas?

   

  

What Is Arthritis?

Arthritis refers to any irritation of the joint. It does not specify what type of arthritis you are dealing with, as there are many different types of arthritis possible.

  • View Our Complete Diagnosis Guide For All Types.

  • The most common causes in the ball of the foot are: Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Traumatic Arthritis & Gout.
  • Rheumatoid arthritis effects both feet equally & many of the joints feel slow and aching. Rheumatoid arthritis is a systemic disease.
  • Osteoarthritis is common in hammertoes, especially if the hammer toe becomes rigid.
  • Traumatic arthritis can occur if there has been a previous stress fracture.
  • Gout appears almost exclusively in the big toe joint only; if it does not look like this, consider something else.
  • If these sound like you, follow the treatment link, otherwise consider the 4 major non-arthritis causes of ball of the foot pain.

Arthritis in the ball of the foot is possible, but if you are experiencing slow and aching pain, you are most likely experiencing a condition known as metatarsalgia or 2nd metatarsal overload syndrome.

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The Ball Of The Foot Arthritis Treatment Guide.

 

 

The 4 Major Non-Arthritis Causes of Ball Of The Foot Pain:

This is inflammation of the joints in the ball of the foot. This presents as an aching pain that gets worse with increased standing and activity.

This is generalized pain in the ball of the foot. This is due to biomechanics overloading the front of the foot. Everyone with ball of the foot pain should read this

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This is an aching, burning and throbbing pain in between the 3rd and 4th MPJ joints.

This pain appears runners or people who put a lot of pressure on there feet. This almost always happens after a period of inactivity, followed by heavy duty training or work for a few days or weeks.

 

 

Good Luck with the Arthritis In The Ball Of Foot!

 

 

 

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