tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25570835.post7573878282144089908..comments2023-10-24T07:43:04.056+13:00Comments on GaryMoller.com - Health, Fitness - Naturally!: Hallux Rigidus - How can I avoid surgery?Gary Mollerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12046982185323982734noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25570835.post-17158336113926145692007-09-03T08:52:00.000+12:002007-09-03T08:52:00.000+12:00Unfortunately the damage you describe may be more ...Unfortunately the damage you describe may be more or less permanent. If the bony spur is so prominent such that it is causing discomfort and making finding a comfortable pair of shoes difficult then surgery is probably the best option and will give much wanted relief after the initial pain of the surgery.<BR/>Bone responds to pressure and running by growing. Hence the reason why surgery may be the best option. Adopting a lifestyle that is pretty much barefoot is an option; but probably impractical for her.<BR/>These problems are most common in women and serves as a reminder to all parents of the importance of giving children's feet the space they need to grow. <BR/>Even tight socks and heavy bedding can deform wee toes.Gary Mollerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12046982185323982734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25570835.post-24412186521617113632007-09-03T08:47:00.000+12:002007-09-03T08:47:00.000+12:00Hello Sir,I found your web site because I was look...Hello Sir,<BR/>I found your web site because I was looking up a "problem toe" for my friend Patrice. It sounds like she might have: hallux rigidus but I'm not sure about that. <BR/>When she was a very young girl, under 4 yrs old, living in Germany, her mom couldn't afford shoes every time her foot grew, so by the time she was 4, she was wearing smaller shoes than she should have been wearing. When at 4 she was adopted, her new family bought her the correct size shoes but also had to send her to some sort of foot therapy because of problems with her rt foot and big toe. Anyway, she is a petite woman today, 5' 3" and her foot size ranges between a 6 1/2 - 7, depending on the shoe. So I dont think that her feet are too small, but it seems like her toes are sort of "jammed" together. <BR/> <BR/>That said, here is her problem. <BR/> <BR/>Her big toe has always been a problem. Its hard for her to find shoes that fit because of that toe. Now, that toe has developed a bone spur and the dr.'s say she would need surgery to take care of it. She doesn't want to go that route, so her I am writing you for your professional advise. What could she do to take care of that problem without surgery? Herbal medicine? Massage therapy? etc.<BR/> <BR/>If you need any other questions answered, please just email me and ask me. I will gladly do my best to answer them, and if I dont know, I'll ask her. <BR/>Thanks for taking the time to read this and respond.<BR/> <BR/>Sincerely,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com