BEST Sprained Big Toe Joint Treatment [Turf Toe Treatment & Exercises]

[@DrTomBiernacki]

POLL QUESTION: How did you SPRAIN your big toe or get TURF TOE? Let us know! 🦶Thanks for subscribing!🦶 Also let us know what topics you want to hear about! For the shoes and orthotics recommended in the video: wp.me/p9imRX-54n

[@pingman3310]

While playing football 😭

[@urgefann77]

Krav Maga & Muay Thai, we pivot on the foot for every type of strike, all your body weight is on the big toe & our fight stance also puts strain on the toes. It's quite possible they have also been broken in the recent past, I've had several toes black & blue a few times.

[@b_gumm]

Sand volleyball

[@serrielu8025]

Wet shoes on a disc golf pad. Right planting foot slipped, body swung around facing backwards and left foot/ toes slipped off the front of concrete pad “2 high with full weight on that foot and my toes bent waaay back as the face of the pad held them . Was wearing ON’s which are very flexible and gave no favor.

[@thinkcat01]

Michigan Foot Doctors I twisted my fourth toe, the one before the last.. And it became swollen, but the swollenness did not go down even after 2 months. Went for x-ray and it show that the joints of my toe had came apart, but not dislocated. The Dr said that flesh and tissue had grown into the space in the joint and formed around it. Do you think I can just leave it alone rather than do surgery? I really didn't want to do surgery. Currently there is no more pain in this toe, I can walk, only thing, it is a big swollen,but now I touch it, there is no pain.

[@WollongongSkyWatch]

Your website is great; simple everyday language that everyone can relate to - thank you! I had a few good laughs: The bad reviews are all people who couldn’t fit it into their shoes and gave up too quickly. You have been WARNED! I sprained my left big toe when I turned and fell over my puppy *sigh* I'm blaming the crocs, but they are all I can wear that fits the orthotics that sorted out the right foot's plantar pain.

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Thanks for the great response Nym, we really appreciate it! For sure, we have to get some laughs in there! If possible, we would appreciate a quick & easy rating from you, and a good rating makes a BIG difference for us! g.page/r/CaxJ9b-O6o27EAg/review Thanks again for watching!

[@ceciliavernes9097]

Great recommendations! I had a tt injury three years ago after going up on an escalator while carrying a very load. The bruising was extensive with the second toe bruised as well as a quarter down the foot. It healed after rest, ice, and some good PT for a few months. Now I have this injury again after going upstairs, missing a step, and falling forward while wearing shoes (workboots) I had not worn in a long time. There is no bruising and I can walk but there is some pain upon loading but not while resting. However, I am going to give the taping method a try and get back into a hard-soled shoe for a few weeks and then see how that feels. The stadium stairs will have to wait until I can walk with no pain at the very least!

[@DrTomBiernacki]

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[@realAnnB]

The duct tape technique provided immediate relief. Thank you so much. I'll try adding insoles as well.

[@unforgetxxble4ever]

thank you so much this helped my toe get better because my laundry machine is in the basement so i was gonna go get my laundry from the dryer and while i was going down the basement stairs there was and laminated book and laminated books are very slippery so i was walking and tripped on my toe and fell

[@Smart_Legends]

Hello Dr. Tom, I don't know whether you will be reading this, but I needed this video badly. I think, I have a grade 1 Turf Toe injury for 12 months now. It's crazy, isn't? As you highlighted in the video, I usually take a couple of days or a week rest and when ligaments start to heal I start to move around and that didn't help me at all. It's time I follow your instructions and try taping carefully. I have been such an ignorant person 😭. Never even went to see a doctor as it was a mild case.

[@imlazy77]

Is it still turf toe if I feel like my 1st MTP joint is painful end range stretch? I’ve been playing tennis non stop for about 3 months now. I also find it difficult to assume a prone plank position (without shoes it hurts the big toe joint). Normal walking is fine, until that joint gets stretched. I also notice that my tennis shoes’ insoles on both feet wore out (hole on the insole already on that area where the big toe joint sits).

[@JoshuaHughesWisconsin]

I got an X-ray and nothing was broken, but he thought I had a sprained toe (middle-slightly longer than my big toe). Gave similar advice; KT Tape, and a flat non bending shoe ( rocker is a good idea)

[@jordantandarich9908]

Is turf toe always felt on the bottom of your foot? I injured my foot like you said, but I feel the pain on top of my foot when I move it too much or put weight on it.

[@user-id8cl5zd9e]

Hello Dr. I kickbox and I missed Thigh a couple of times and landed a couple of kicks on the knee with my big toe. It hurts from the upper part of the joint and it doesn't heal especially since there's alot of times where I need to bend my toe and it feel like it's getting worse

[@Vysyble]

Hey, I’m experiencing the literal exact same situation and am experiencing similar pain and inability to run without feeling a lot of tension. Obviously, running is a huge part of my workout so its limitations are very frustrating. I just wanted to know how you overcome it and how long it took for the joint to heal?

[@hardydrake810]

A year ago i sprain my big toe like this, it was so painful that when i think about it i still got goosebumps

[@mint.moody.]

Hi there, love your channel! I was wondering if you can get turf toe from your toes bending downwards instead of upwards? I’m a dancer and I hit my toe joint (the top) against a pole with all of my momentum. I am having similar symptoms but can’t bend my big toe downwards. It has been about a month since the injury

[@divakar7754]

I did calf raises barefooted on cement surface( stupid, I know🤦‍♂️) . There is small swelling under my big toe . No tenderness when I press on it and mostly no pain when I walk. It hurts when I try to do calf raises . I have stopped doing it for now . Is it Turf toe ? I can easily stretch my big toe without pain. It only hurts at a small point when I stand on my toes and put my bodyweight on it. What do you think it is? Sesmoditis or turf toe or nothing too serious?

[@belenavila9705]

Same here but I hurt my toe because someone stepped on me when I wore heels. How are you now ??

[@divakar7754]

@@belenavila9705 It healed itself after not doing calf raises for 3 weeks. It was a minor injury for me

[@kattodoggo3868]

3months after injury and it still hurts while stretching. No full movemen. This is annoying. Doctor said it's not 3rd stage 😩

[@darrylcalhoun6315]

What if it’s the toe next to the big toe ?

[@christiansalt8079]

Same with me

[@murandyrandy]

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[@murandyrandy]

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[@crispycruiser4654]

Plantar plate. He's done videos on that too

[@jeros6222]

6:10 for taping

[@pdpd8715]

I guess that I have to use your tape technique for two days and take a break of sports for like three weeks or two

[@noelkibrom2708]

How about if if it only hurts when i pull it downward around the area right underneath the big toe nail. It’s been a year

[@saabkahloon3461]

Great advice doc. Got TT by over extending the foot pushing a sled and doing a gazillion burpees. Btw, I did think K tape was magic before this

[@Rusmir_H]

I think I got TT by doing heavy seated calf raises at the gym. Bone where my big toe attaches is swollen and little bit under but no bruising. It get sore at the end of the day after a long day at work.

[@braywhitjas]

Can turf toe heal and be reinjured? I think I sprained my big toes back in college like 6 years ago, walking around campus with horrible unsupportive shoes. But now sometimes they hurt and can’t take pressure. They hurt off and on. Maybe once a month or so. I even went to get an X-ray last year because it just became annoying, and I did t know what was wrong with it. They didn’t find any breaks so I’m assuming it’s strained. But will they ever not hurt again? I’ve splinted, I’ve tapped, and stuff but maybe not for long enough( nothing close to 6 weeks probably only a week).

[@prrod9072]

Does this work for a broken toe and thank you I'm new to ur channel.

[@DrTomBiernacki]

You are a great fan, and we appreciate you PR Rod! Some of these techniques can definitely be helpful, we wish you the best of luck! If possible, we would appreciate a quick review from you, and these make a HUGE difference for us! g.page/r/CaxJ9b-O6o27EAg/review Thanks again for watching!

[@sblackmagics]

This was excellent, thank you....first time experiencing this type of nagging injury and I must admit it's a bit frustrating...guess I just gotta rest lol

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Samuel, thanks for watching and we hope you feel better soon! Our video and information provides you with know-how to get better more effective and faster. We appreciate you as a fan, check with a doctor if not improving! If in the Michigan area consider coming to see us! www.michiganfootdoctors.com/ If possible, we would appreciate a quick and easy rating from you. A good rating stimulates us to continue our work! g.page/r/CZWo3fJqJrVpEBM/review Thanks again for watching!

[@fay4967]

Im a physiotherapist and i didn't know this injury existed, we never learned about it😭😭 I just got it and it just hurts, i try to exercise by myself , the pain lessened after a month but it's not going away for good

[@veganmermaidyogi3299]

Awesome video! I comment on a video you did about breaking a toe or foot and healing. I broke my big toe … cooking. Sadly I didn’t drop anything but I was getting potatoes and the bag dragged a lots of stuff onto my foot. The top of my foot. I finally lost the nail about 3 months later. Now I’m in what I think is a sprain unless still broke. Can I apply any type of special polish to my nail bed to help ensure and or promote a beautiful healthy new toenail to grow??? Thank you for hard work in feet care and in KZbin.

[@abhi7d682]

I am trying to score free kick a stone is near the ball ,I kick the stone instead of the ball , this happen on February still it is not recovered complete, in March I consult a doctor he said do buddy strapping for 4 weeks , after 1 month still I have pain pls tell a solution... our area is on lockdown 😿 I want play football

[@abhi7d682]

I cannot kick the ball powerful 🥺

[@jotapedonoso4696]

Hi guys, if someone could give me some advice, I'd be tremendously grateful 🙏 :). Months ago, I was kicking a punching bag, and impacted it directly with my thumb, inflicting the force of the kick vertically towards my toe, like pushing it to it's root, painfully. sometimes, when bending or putting weight on that thumb, for example when doing lunges, it hurts again, idk what to do about it :/ Update: I'm already fine, just needed proper one month rest, skipping the more harmful training and sticking to the most safer stuff. Overall being more careful with the amount of impact and extension of my toe during training

[@Vysyble]

Hey dude, I pretty much did the same thing and just wanted to know what your recovery process has been like. I don’t even kick the bag, I’m a boxer and did it playfully but now I can’t run, so it’s pretty frustrating and wanted to get an estimate on how long yours took to heal.

[@jotapedonoso4696]

@@Vysyble Hi man. Look, I'm not certain of when did I get injured, but it was around October. I'm just 100% recovered since like a month ago, but it was due to reactivation of the injury training BJJ, and that meant constant pain during other instances of training. I'm already recovered, and the solution was to skip BJJ for a month, and being careful and conscious when training to properly use the ball of my foot and not overextending or putting pressure on my toe. Overall, just have a good rest from the activities that cause you the most pain and be careful, and no more than three months should be enough for recovery, at least based in my experience. Hope you heal soon buddy :)

[@Vysyble]

@@jotapedonoso4696 Ight, thank you so much for the info

[@b_gumm]

Thank you

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Wow we really appreciate the kind words. great feedback like this is what really keeps us working hard to make better and more meaningful content. If possible we would really appreciated a review from a great fan like you! g.page/r/CaxJ9b-O6o27EAg/review Thank you for being such a great fan and we really appreciate you watching!

[@justinhayward42]

I’ve gotten this injury several times as I’ve gotten older. I’m 61 now. Last year, I got it by working on my car while on my knees. Be careful, not to bend your toes when you do this. I’ve also gotten lesser turf toe sprains bending my toes while I sleep. Watch out for tight sheets. Loosen them up so your big toe doesn’t bend too much in the middle of the night.

[@100Kirikabu]

Hi Dr. Tom what about reverse turf toe (like when your toe bends in the opposite direction, do all of these apply the same?

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Principles can for sure be similar depending on the mechanism of action

[@DrTomBiernacki]

If no obvious dislocation or displacement, stability and protection can always be beneficial, but always get evaluated by a doctor if injured!

[@100Kirikabu]

@@DrTomBiernacki thanks for the reply my friend, i did a couple of mobility tests with a friend of mine (medicine grad) and nothing was displaced, i just had pain and swelling for couple of days but now its stabilized, i was just wondering because i train jiujitsu so proper bandaging and these exercises with the can are really helpful Thanks for your time!

[@Diddyty_MMA]

​@@DrTomBiernacki, what about a turf toe with negative xray but apparently a bump was still formed at the top of the 1st MTP joint? Is it still a hallux valgus even though not seen on xray?

[@RandomGuy-cy7tv]

Hello Dr. Tom is there any way to connect or get an appointment with you sir for someone who doesn't stay in USA? Please let me know sir 🙏

[@AfGG]

Went hiking for 2 hours and now ima turf toe boy 🥵

[@annalizheart]

Thank you!!!!

[@DrTomBiernacki]

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[@Oracol]

I play soccer and my big toe joint started hurting after a game (I did some sprints and pushed off the toe, so I'm guessing that caused it, BUT it hurts on the top side, not the bottom of my foot. It hurts on the knuckle of my toe... Can that still be turf toe??

[@iremc.1680]

i have the exact same problem right now :( how long did it take to heal?

[@Oracol]

@@iremc.1680 Eh... I'm not sure it ever actually fully healed. I think I may have torn or broken something cause I kicked the ball insanely hard. It felt much better, but it feels like it never quite healed all the way for me

[@iremc.1680]

omg so sorry to hear that! i think mine wont completely heal either because its been about 2 months and the joint still acts up whenever i try to exercise :/

[@Oracol]

@@iremc.1680 I never got an x-ray or anything, so maybe there's some damage that just never fully healed or perhaps healed wrong. It doesn't actually hurt now, for the most part, but I can still feel it bothering me when I walk sometimes, and when I've tried to kick the ball again it seems to start to hurt a little again

[@wisemansohigh]

It will be for a long time. I first got mine approximately 11 years ago then reinjured it a couple times after. Whenever it happens i feel sharp pain in the area. Even small touches to the toe cause me pain. I iced it and rub it with different types of gels. After some time it eases but not in totality. Hurts when aggravated

[@shadowyt8797]

Can we use that taping method for other toe??

[@paolom.6011]

I just had surgery on a Grade 3 Turf Toe sustained in a car accident that fractured my 1st metatarsal, ruptured one sesamoid tendon (bone intact), currently in a cast before 2 week review for operative wound healing check etc. Seems to be quite a rare injury/procedure...what are my chances of a full recovery? Or will I ever be 100% again? My instructions say non weight bearing, can I use the heel area of the recovering foot? It doesn't cause any pain or feel like it's creating any issues, believe the majority of operative trauma is front half of the medial side of the foot.

[@soularwave]

Are you ok today? How’s the recovery

[@jeannankeefe845]

I did this while curling. Painful!!!

[@belenavila9705]

Hi Dr. Tom, I just bought KT tape since It’s what I have… I did it pretty tight should. How do I know if it’s too tight… I feel like I’m cutting circulation.

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Always be safe if something hurts or feels too tight, don't hurt yourself with any treatment! (NOTE: if worried or if you have a medical condition always check with your doctor)

[@aminah761]

I’m going try this taping my toe is killing me 😢😢🤦‍♀️😓

[@piperrockelle8444]

I was playing football and my foot hit the other person a now it won't lift up and it is swollen

[@DrTomBiernacki]

We really hope that you feel better, that is tough for sure! We really hope start to improve Just make sure to see a podiatrist or your primary care doctor in the future if your problem continues. We really, really appreciate you as a fan and than you for watching. If in the Michigan area consider coming to see us! www.michiganfootdoctors.com/

[@piperrockelle8444]

@@DrTomBiernacki I can't I live in Jamaica I I using remixes and it is wo king🦋

[@piperrockelle8444]

Remidies

[@G..G..]

I am working from home so I’m not wearing shoes. Any suggestions for slippers or house shoes?

[@florenceking8091]

I tore the ligament on the outside of my big toe. Dr thought surgery until MRI. was not torn completely. The issue I have is my big Right foot big toe sticks out to the left. I cant tape the big to to the 2nd toe because the big to pulls the second to out instead of having the 2nd to pull the big to in straight. I have tried taping all the toes but after a couple of hours the tape slides off the pinky toe and cuts into between the last 2 toes. I have looked high and low for SOMETHING that would hold the toes together and I cannot find anything. Any ideas??? If I don't get this toe together it will never heal and I will need surgery.

[@ddcrocky3831]

Can I fix a dislocated toe that happened a month ago

[@Spritegod07]

How do you heal it fast without taping or surgery and still workout

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Personally we love the stiff insole and good shoe, these can be very protective. But always check with your doctor and get evaluated, this is just general recommendations!

[@lamarioterry461]

When doing push and feeling pain should I continue???

[@DrTomBiernacki]

We would love to help you with your foot and ankle problem, but a complex problem like this really does require in depth evaluation and imaging to make a proper diagnosis. We wish we could do more for you! We would be doing you a disservice with general advice for such an important issue. Your podiatrist or primary care doctor can likely help much more than we can in this instance. Thank you for watching and being a fan! We are working every day to help people with better education and information.

[@DrTomBiernacki]

In general most things that cause pain can be risky for further damage.

[@marcossantana1312]

Thanks again 👍🏼

[@trinisuprazee]

What can i do if its too painful to even touch?

[@rhondastarkey5760]

What is this doctor's name if anyone knows?

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Dr. Tom Biernacki, if in Michigan we would love to see you 😁

[@SauerkrautX]

I'm only 3 hours away from their location and this doctor refused to see me even though I let him know that I've seen multiple doctors and they aren't doing anything for me. I've had an injury for almost a year now and he completely shut me out. Needless to say, I am upset about the situation. You rarely find empathy nowadays with doctors, and it clearly shows that all they care about is money and not helping someone who really needs their help. If I told him this whole situation has been making me extremely suicidal, would he care? Probably not. Oh well, I will keep praying for a good doctor who can help me walk again.

[@nikita2560]

I have this but now I also have pain up the right side of my leg, from the right side of my calf into my knee area

[@SauerkrautX]

Same dude! Did you figure out what to do?

[@nikita2560]

@@SauerkrautX I rested for like 3 months

[@jesthomas2199]

does this apply to sand toe too?

[@pdpd8715]

OK I guess I’m running a mile with your tape technique also using the curved shoes

[@marcossantana1312]

Somehow sprained while landing on my skateboard

[@poppingtails2000]

Same, just sprained a week ago. How are you feeling now?

[@marcossantana1312]

@@poppingtails2000 better, stopped landing with my foot half on the board , it adds up

[@marcossantana1312]

Fully healed. Had all these symptoms.I had bad form.Figured out I Was airings out of a bowl, coming down repeatedly on foot half on board half of, was scared of committing, now I commit or bail

[@mylast949]

Same how much time it take to heal.

[@grounded4845]

❤ thanks

[@DrTomBiernacki]

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[@soularwave]

I can’t find the rocker bottom recommendation

[@katherinevale]

Im not sure entirely but i think i sprainged my toe 4 weeks ago but it went down wards instead of up if that makes sense

[@antoniomendez3327]

How you fixed Thanks

[@crispycruiser4654]

@@antoniomendez3327 Going to a doctor is a good start

[@sheldonmurphy6031]

I sprained every damn toe on my left foot. My foot is puffy around the toes. 😂 Instead of turf toe, i think i just may have Turf Toes 😂

[@beansmeanz]

I spraying my big toe today. Was walking down the stairs and near,y fell, my toes bent backwards SO FAR. this is painful haha

[@kmdn1]

Im so stupid. About 10 years ago, my ex boyfriend pushed me down a set of stairs and i think i got this injury at at least a level 2 (among some others). I had severe swelling and purple-black bruisimg 360° around the base of the big toe and my metatarsal area on the top, inner side and bottom. My foot was like a big purple water balloon. Im stupid because i didnt go to the doctor after the injury- i was so used to being gaslit in general and just tolerating pain, so i never knew what was abnormal or serious enough to go to a hospital. ANYWAY. It took about 1 full year to stop hurting at every step and continued to hurt intermittently for about 9 years. If i took one stride a bit too long it would trigger pain there again. The next day after the injury i even continued to work as a fulltime dog walker. 😮‍💨 I was limping on my heel for weeks. Never used ice, no nsaids, no elevation, no resting, no braces boots or taping, no physical therapy. Only thing i did do was finally break up with the abusive man i was with. That joint doesnt usually bother me anymore but now i have a ton of problems with the other joint in that toe, i have crepitus, arch tendon pain, ankle tendon pain, fat pad atrophy, numbness and weakness in that toe. Now im trying to play catch up buying sturdy shoes, shoe inserts, orthotics, heel cups, even cast padding, taping, exercises from youtube, hoping i dont develop more issues

[@julietteSoul]

Yesterday I asked my foot Dr. if I had turf toe and she didnt know what that was🤷‍♀️

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Feel better Juliette!

[@julietteSoul]

@@DrTomBiernacki Thank You so much❤️

[@SauerkrautX]

Time for a new doctor. I swear they're all idiots. This guy is pretty good though. He definitely knows what he's talking about. I'm thinking about going to see him

[@michaylaarthur2386]

It's been 3 months and mine still hurts so i guess it's a grade 3🤦🏾‍♀️

[@3vpme2]

I just did this to my toe at a friends house, her old precast concrete steps broke out below my foot and all 220 of me went on my toe Took me for ever to walk home

[@mattdelaurentis3232]

Does anyone have the link to buy the black sneaker around the 10min mark?

[@lamarioterry461]

I watched a KZbin video that recommended bending it ?

[@DrTomBiernacki]

We know you want a more detailed response, and believe us if allowed we would love to give more specific information. Unfortunately we have to let you know how important it is to see your podiatrist in person to get a more detailed response. There are just so many variables and risks for giving information without a proper physical exam in person. Good luck and we hope you feel better soon. We really appreciate you as a fan!

[@DrTomBiernacki]

In general stressing an injured joint can cause more pain or damage. But always check with a doctor evaluating you.

[@lamarioterry461]

@@DrTomBiernacki I can Bend it fine just pain when doing push ups

[@sunilnawaz]

At 2:35 you scared the hell out of me

[@gabrieleamornim960]

Doctor’s feet are the perfect model. I wish I could touch them someday 🙏thanks 🤗

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Haha