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No foot injury is a good injury, but a Sesamoid Injury can be one of the worst! It has one of the longest recovery timelines and often people never recover properly. Here's my story on dealing with a painful Sesamoid Injury and helpful tips that worked for me. This is based off of my own personal experience and is not medical advice. As always, check with your doctor before making any health changes. I hope this post serves you in having healthy feet and living an active life.
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If you are dealing with a painful foot injury right now, I know how you feel and my heart goes out to you! I hope this post is helpful for you and I want you to know: you are not alone. You will get through this and be stronger because of it. I am here to support you in having healthy, happy feet for life. Looking forward to sharing some satisfying steps and foot success with you online and off.
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[@officialwestwend]

I really needed this. I'm waiting on an MRI for my Sesamoid and it's killing me to not be full into my workouts and only able to lift. You are a positive light. Thank you!

[@JungkookwifeN]

How's your foot now? You're back to lifting weights?

[@bwoodier]

Thank you Caroline for turning your painful injury in a positive way to help others who are also suffering with the pain. ❤️

[@lizpalmer9956]

I had a sesamoid fracture ten years ago, and recently my other foot has been feeling EXACTLY like the other foot did ten years ago. Really sharp pain in my sesamoids. Going to a doctor, but been feeling worried about it because my job requires me to be on my feet. Really appreciate this video, definitely brightened my day. Also helped me understand what to ask my doctor and how to get proper care, so thank you!!!

[@mirahall4736]

you give me so much hope and relief thank you. I've had three foot fractures and yesterday my sesamoid started hurting really badly. I'm going into the doctor this week. Thank you for everyone's comments helping me feel less alone in this

[@Ihearttaylorswif]

When she said its fatal. Shes not kidding. This injury will change your life. I have been suffering from this injury for 6+ months. I have seen 2 doctors already. Been on a boot forever. Its so annoying when coworkers and friends ask me when im gonna get better. I have stopped going to the gym and lost about 20 lbs. Taping and wearing bigger/wider shoes helped. And inserts also. Im debating whether to get a surgery or not. I have also read that after surgery some foot gets worse. I wish everyone the best of luck if you are suffering from this injury.

[@SGfamilies]

How you been, is it healed?

[@Bmb522]

If you’ve ever had a sesamoid fracture, and you’re an athlete, fatal is not an over-exaggeration. It can be fatal to your athletic career and that’s what she is referring to. This injury just plain sucks. Hard. Broke mine almost 4 years ago. Played college soccer and was an active triathlete. Haven’t stepped on a soccer field or raced since my injury. Low clinical knowledge of this injury seems common. I completely agree very very slow re-loading of the sesamoid. I was pretty much completely out of commission for almost a year. I used a bone growth stimulator for a year. I’ve been very conservative and can now run 3-5 miles a couple days a week with about level 2-3 pain. I’ve been able to ride the past two years with a thick pad. I’ve also been swimming although swimming seems to cause pain, which seems weird but that’s been my experience. Thanks for all the comments all and thanks to Caroline for this thoughtful video. Has anyone in this thread had a sesamoid excision surgery? That is always in the back of my mind as an option. Just curious if anyone went that route.

[@parksandfields789]

Brandon Butcher Hi. Thank for the comment. Have been battling myself for over a year now. Is the area under the ball of your foot still swollen or does it swell up somewhat after exercise?

[@jhanov43281]

Hey, thanks for the comment, really resonate with your thoughts. I'm about a yr out from my injury. What kind of pad are your riding with? I started riding my bike but I don't think it's as safe an option as the stationary bike so I stopped doing that. Looking to eventually get back out there but don't want to risk anything.

[@analiciabroder4234]

Could you please tell me what you use for a bone growth stimulator?. Going on six months in a walking boot and it's not working so far and very hard to keep off my foot as I am I have a girl, LOL and crutches I can't even hold my own bodyweight, sad but true. Please reply

[@SDCJabc]

@@analiciabroder4234 I just started using one made by Exogen. I have been using it for about a week and the podiatrist thinks my stress fracture in the sesamoid ought to heal in 6-8 weeks. Frankly, I'm skeptical, but I have to try this because nothing else worked (boot, anti-inflammatories, EPAT, rest, dancer's pads).

[@fishingrod11]

@@parksandfields789 Been dealing with this injury for 6 months now. My foot around the sesamoids still swells up with edema if I stand on it too long or exercise on it. Only elevation and/or ice help the swelling go down. Did your swelling ever go away?

[@tamsinlynes8351]

Thank you for this! Just been diagnosed with a sesamoid injury and feel devastated, so this has helped to feel more positive.

[@amyblea4559]

Thank you Caroline! I have a fractured sesamoid from 4 years ago that never healed fully. And is disabling me again. it took 2 yrs to regain some activities first time. now I'm trying to stay positive as we try to heal this non union. your workout videos are fantastic and your testimonies. I will stay tuned while I go thru this journey.

[@MMSanchezNY]

I love that you mentioned the timeline healing focus, I am now going to use your catchphrase, "When my body is ready..."

[@kanishkasinha]

This must have been so depressing and frustrating but your attitude through it all is inspiring. I was like... I want to be like her. Wisdom, hope, intelligence, joy, gratitude, patience. Wow

[@charisslater2543]

I have had Sesamoiditis for 3 going on 4 years! My podiatrist only told me to buy better shoes and get inserts! I am still in pain and I just want to cry. So frustrating and I am worried that it will never get better. Thank you so much for this video. I will need to do this on my own, but at least there is a little light at then end of my tunnel.

[@MMSanchezNY]

I got orthotics with 1st and 5 sesamoid area cut out...

[@sanpat2220]

How are you doing now ?

[@MichelleKohlerArt]

How are you doing now Charis?

[@mom4christ191]

My doctor said that aircasts and soft walking boots are a terrible new trend for healing. The bone needs to be completely imbolized in an old school cast or fibreglass or plaster. In an aircast the bone will need doulbe if not triple the healing time.

[@allanmoore5283]

Thank you so much for this video, I actually hurt my sesamoid. I completed a marathon for children’s charity . It’s now been 4 weeks my foot is still in pain. It does take a while to heal. But look after your foot and thank you for this! Xx

[@deborc2705]

I had the x-ray. Taped my toe until my custom orthotic foot splint arrived. Needed the wear shoes where the front of the shoe would not bend back and had a lot of support. Also wear Clark's shoes to maintain foot comfort. It was a long road, but now I can hardly believe I am now pain free.

[@zhaochenli761]

Wow, this really gives me some hope! How long does it take for the recovery?

[@yunginunicorn]

Jesus Christ fatal was not the right choice of words

[@maevehealy9611]

I just didn't hit a timeline and you're right, it is the most frustrating. I have been on crutches and in a boot for 11 weeks, expecting to be walking in the boot within 2 more weeks. However, I am still on crutches for at least 4-8 more weeks. Being a college athlete it is, so frustrating like it is for many other active people.

[@zhaochenli761]

Hi, did you recover from it completely already?

[@bethanykutz1880]

Thank you for sharing your story!! I just fractured my sesamoid and became super discouraged, but your article and video helped so much!

[@benjamin2886]

Hi Caroline. Your story is so similar to mine! Until two months ago, I was very active and ran about 50 miles a week. Then towards the end of a run, I began experiencing foot pain . Instead of getting imaging, I went to a physical therapist who misdiagnosed me with two inflammatory conditions. I went to pt sessions and did the prescribed pt exercises for 6 weeks until the pain went away and I was cleared to run again. But after 2.5 weeks of running, the pain returned, so I went to a doctor for imaging. It turned out that my second metatarsal was fractured and the pt exercises, running and just walking made it much worse. I found your videos on KZbin yesterday and they've been so helpful! I love the exercises and your videos about mindset have been especially helpful! I was extremely depressed about my situation until I started implementing your tips. Thank you so much!

[@stephanienewton3416]

Oh. My. Gosh. Thank you SO MUCH for your video! You told me so much more (and clearly) than the two doctors and 5 appointments that I've had with them. I'm going on 11 months now with Sesamoiditis and just now starting in the boot. I did all sorts of research and asked my most recent doctor about seeing a PT and he just said that they would look at me crazy and ask why I was there! SO FRUSTRATING! Looking forward to watching your other videos!

[@jaclynpopa7240]

I've had a boot on my foot for 5 1/2 months, and a cast for 2 1/2, and then they said it was healed, and then it re broke, and now I have to wear a boot for six months

[@dr.feelgood7615]

I played basketball from 8yrs old to the time i broke my tibial sesamoid 6yrs ago when i was 29. Went 2 years because of not having insurance before I had it looked at. 1 look at the X-ray the Dr said it had to go. Remember that with having your sesamoid removed you also have to have a bunionectomy to stabilize the toe after. That consists of realigning of the bones in your toe. That means the bones are broken, set and held in place with 2 screws after the sesamoid is removed. So 2 surgeries in 1. My toe stayed swollen and could hardly bend it. Took about a year till i had no pain when walking. Over 2 years before walking felt normal again. Felt like i had no padding underneath my toe. The range of motion of my toe is maybe 70%, no pain tho. When standing my toe doesn't fully lay on the ground. Its not by a great amount but its not the same as it once was. I would only have this surgery as your last resort because if I had the surgery when i was younger it would have definitely limited my performance. After surgery the Dr said when he took it out it pretty much crumbled from lack of blood flow and the amount of time I went with it untreated. If you do opt for surgery make sure the incision is going to be on the top of the foot, not the bottom or the side. Some people complain of pain from those spots after. There wasn't many sesamoid removal stories when i had mine done. The few out there were horror stories. I wouldn't change having the surgery tho, mainly because my foot hurt so bad lol With being on my feet all day at work for up to 10hrs and just from everyday life i dont even notice it. Now if you're younger or a serious athlete i wouldn't have it done. Oh and make sure you go to a good orthopedic surgeon who has done many sesamoid removals. Good luck to anyone dealing with this injury. Its definitely a long process!!

[@meganennabi2044]

Hi, I have a sesamoiditis and I been in pain for 3 years now. I went to do many doctors. I had the boot and it healed then came back again worse. I had in a Junior in college and now I am a sophomore in college. I been in so much pain and I’m giving up and think to do the surgery. I just read your comment and you said not to do the surgery when your younger... I just don’t know what to do I also don’t want a bunion ugh. What do you think I should do? I also have been using this vibration machine and it’s healing but it’s been over a year I been using it.

[@dr.feelgood7615]

@@meganennabi2044 if your not playing competitive sports i would do it if it affects your life that bad. Other than not being able to bend my big toe as far back as i used to, I have had no problems. It's been over 4yrs and would do it again if i had to. Make sure u find a surgeon who goes in though the top of your foot and not though the side or bottom. Ive heard stories where people who have done that have had problems with the scar tissue. Sounds like you've tried everything else so surgery is the next option. Took 2 years for me to have absolutely no pain after my surgery. Was kind of sensitive for a while, but now its close to perfectly fine like it was before the injury.

[@meganennabi2044]

Brandon Hammer Hi, I just realized how my response was difficult to understand, but glad you answered my question. Thank you so much for the advice. I been so nervous about the surgery so I’m glad to hear someone went through it. I am not a athlete in college, but I do want to be able to do things. I still want to be able to run, wear heels , walk to class like little things to enjoy and not be taken away from me at 19. That’s what I’m afraid of. I have constant pain but not to the extreme as it was 2 years ago & I think I’ve just been so use to the pain. However, today though I was walking and it was hurting so much which makes me think that I should just do the surgery. I’ve gotten different advice where some doctors say I’m too young for the surgery because I am at high risk at getting a early on bunion. I feel like especially with corona It’s just like perfect timing to just do it though. How was your post surgery? I know you can’t walk on it for like 2 weeks or so. After that’s done we’re you able to go back to normal besides it being uncomfortable and feeling some normal day to day pain? Or it was a process for it healing and you weren’t able to do certain things? Also I fractured it so it’s on the side of my foot and good thing you told me because one of the doctors I’m seeing told me he was going to remove it from the side. It’s just sucks because I don’t want it when I’m older and unable to do the things I want to do it’s just a hard decision knowing if I should do it now or wait. I appreciate you helping and taking the time to answer me. Thank you again.

[@dr.feelgood7615]

@@meganennabi2044 my post surgery went ok. I was in a boot for about a month. Walking barefoot took a while before i had no pain. Once in a while when i put to much pressure on it i would get a sharp pain, but that is completely gone now. I'd say it took about a year to have no sharp pains occasionally. It was never anything to painful when it did happen. A good surgeon will do a bunionectomy when they remove it because removing the sesamoid destabilizes your toe so the bunionectomy fixes that potential problem. Make sure the surgeon that performs it does the bunionectomy along with the sesamoid removal, and goes in through the top of the foot to remove it. If u can find a surgeon that will do both of those I'd recommend doing it. Before my surgery i was nervous because of all the horror stories i read, but i had to take the risk because it was to the point it was hard to even walk. Where i work im on my feet all day long and do a lot of walking. Without having the surgery i would not even be able to work at my current job. My advice to you is look around for a surgeon that will do the things i said. Dont do the surgery till you find 1 that does. Most good surgeons will do the surgery that way. Or at least a good orthopedic surgeon will.

[@lioragoemann2043]

OMG SAME! Thankfully my broken sesamoid bone has not been fatal.

[@ConverseCobain]

Did you found out the fracture early?

[@sifugrant4468]

Great advice and appreciate you taking the time to share your experience/expertise. Proper diagnosis is key with a sesamoid fracture. I can speak from experience that misdiagnosis is very common even with an x-ray. A qualified Podiatrist and an MRI can be valuable tools if you have exhausted other avenues. I had a Family Doctor and Radiologist tell me nothing was broke only to find out 2 weeks later that was not accurate. I found vitamin D, Calcium and Magnesium to be beneficial. Essential oils Cypress, Citrus and Frankincense helped reduce my swelling, but swelling stayed for a good 6 weeks. You are a great motivator and enjoyed your chair workouts.

[@bianchka]

I had one doctor tell me it was fractured and I had one doctor tell me it's bone degeneration... I was told I can have it removed or cortisone shots neither of which I am happy with. I've stopped any weight bearing exercising on my feet as well as any cardio which is killing me! I was a competitive figure skating my whole life and lead a very active life style... being told there's no true fix my a medical professional is so hard to hear

[@yannikmambo5374]

hold your toe and pull it(down/up too). That`s what i did and am back at the soccer field. Learn all the rehabilitation exercise and always walk ``bear-feet`` . Am not a Dr but that`s what worked for me .

[@lynnemarschall2597]

I had a quick onset of foot pain in the ball of my foot and went to a podiatrist. He did an x-ray and told me I had a broken medial sesamoid and put me in a walking boot. Seven weeks later there was no change and he told me I could wear stiff shoes and try dancer pads. At that point I went to an orthopedist. He questioned the x-rays and suggested an MRI. He determined my sesamoid is bipartite--ie developed in two pieces at an early age. NOT broken!. It is sesamoiditis. He recommended the stiffest Hoka shoes, a special carbon fiber plate that you wear under the shoe's insert so you can't bend your toes, and a dancer pad. Be sure to apply the dancer pad correctly! I am also starting PT. I feel like there is light at the end of the tunnel for me. I hope this helps others.

[@zhaochenli761]

Hi, how is it now? Did you recover completely? Thanks!

[@SteffEdwards]

I just want to say Thank you so much for all this info!!! I just found out last week that I have an injury to my Sesamoid but I go for my MRI next week. I have been in pain for about a month now and it got so bad where I was waking up in excruciating pain bc I couldn’t move my big toe :( but life goes on and I was just ignoring til I couldn’t anymore. I will be getting off the foot and relaxing...hopefully it’s not a fracture!!

[@summerursomarso9967]

Thank you! This was just the abs workout I needed after several weeks not being able to move!

[@chiquitadowns8945]

I bruised that sessamoid bone, the worst symptoms ever I been in a boot for 6 months, but I been injured since last year in April. And the symptoms I have now is my toes burn and the ball under my foot has so much pressure to it. But I’m in physical therapy right now who is helping me now.. because my heal was messed up as well.. I hope everybody who is injured gets better

[@analiciabroder4234]

I feel your pain, I have been in my medical boot since mid November but I have a fracture since the previous July. Now it is April 2021. I feel like it's never going to heal, and I also walk on the back of my heel to get around even in my medical bills are use the heel and don't walk a full step in it. I feel depressed, but I will try to be optimistic like my friends and my surgeon says. I feel it's just lip service for now, but I'll try. All the best to you

[@chiquitadowns8945]

@@analiciabroder4234 thank you for telling me your story. Do not let the injury put you in a depression stage, get out there and have some fun. My foot will never be the same but I do not let it get to me. I just take my meds when I need to and go on about my day. You will be fine.

[@analiciabroder4234]

Chiquita Downs: how do in have fun tell me!!! Geez, I can't walk. Ugg all the best to you though.

[@chiquitadowns8945]

@@analiciabroder4234 you can have fun without walking. Paint, enjoy other people company, board games, go outside enjoy nature. It’s a lot of things to do please don’t let your injury bring you down.

[@talitatheron1744]

This video is really helpful as I have just been diagnosed with a sesamoid fracture 😢 Thank you

[@omicronceti6063]

Hey there! Thank you so much for sharing your experience and giving us advices. 36 year old guy here, living with sesamoid nightmare 3 years now. It disabled me. I thought sesamoid was broken but foot specialist said it is inflamed, sesamoiditis. It's not getting better, only worse. It hurts and feet getting swollen. Tried cortisone shot and physical therapy, nothing worked. It changed my life, I feel horrible at point of no return. I don't even work out anymore, year and a half now, lost 40 lbs, I just don't know what to do. I was ready for surgery but it scares me because some people said surgery made it worse or did not help at all. Do you see any progress in my case? I'm trying not to be negative, but it's not normal that this injury last 3 years with pain like this every day.

[@jeanpietersen6804]

How did it end? I have it for 1,5 years now and i had done everything

[@omicronceti6063]

@@jeanpietersen6804 Turned out it was not sesamoidotis related but more like crystals in the joints. Pain lasted for years. I used to drink apple cider vinegar with baking soda, it helped a lot. Still not 100% but it helped a lot.

[@XJ290]

I fractured my sesamoid about 2 years ago and still dealing with damn pain.

[@pmoney3688]

Holy crap am I glad I watched this! Thank you! I’ve been recently diagnosed with a sesamoid injury, still not quite sure if it’s broken or not. So I’ve been up all night with pain researching this injury. I reviewed some content earlier that claimed that even when you’re inflamed work in that big toe is a good idea. After watching this I realize need to work my way into that, and not reach down and start stretching my toe back-and-forth😫 also I’ve been attempting to go back to work, bad idea, need to stay off of this thing!

[@pmoney3688]

Here’s the problem for us newbies, thank God they caught this diagnosis at my walk in clinic, originally miss-diagnosed as gout 8 days ago, understandably. Looks just like it, and I am a lover of beef and alcohol, so there’s all that. Did all the gout stuff I was supposed to do for a week with no improvement, so they x-rayed my foot this time and could see what the problem was(sesamoid bones being out of whack) sorry to be long-winded, but then all they tell you is get into a podiatrist as soon as you can here is a referral. And leave you with nothing to do, to try to help your situation out while you wait to see the podiatrist. I feel pretty fortunate that it’s only going to be two weeks for me. Meantime, me not fully appreciating how serious this injury is, I’m going out of my way to try to figure out everyway I can to stay on my feet so I can do my delivery job. Not fully understanding that that is the wrong thinking. So thank you for your input I found it very helpful! As I’ve called my employer and told them I won’t be in until I can get this under control, however long that may be. Going to do everything in my power to get back up on my feet again, went to a physical therapist today, so that is a start! Also, and probably more importantly, not trying to figure out how I can cheat my foot🤠 just fully understanding that I need to stay off it for a while!

[@sherwinpaniza3182]

Wow!!! Paul it seems like you and I are on the same journey. I got diagnosed with a sesamoid injury last week unsure if it is actually broken. It's definitely frustrating as I'm a competitive athlete myself but it's about the process!!. Thank you Caroline btw for your awesome advice. I personally felt lost and unaware of this injury because when I was diagnosed the doctor just gave me an air cast and said "ill see you in a month". That uncertainty killed me cause I wasn't sure if a cast was gonna solve any of my problems. Im binge-watching all of these videos to help me stay aware and educated about dealing with this injury.

[@analiciabroder4234]

Do you not bend your big toe up and down that irritates the sesamoid bone. Stay off your feet, use crutches or a knee scooter and if you have to sit all day try to do some hobbies or sit down exercises. You will need a contrast MRI which is different than a regular MRI is when I put dye in your blood call and make sure you ask for that. An x-ray doesn't show as much but it's not harmful to get that as well of course. LOL all the best to you

[@zhaochenli761]

@@sherwinpaniza3182 Hi, do you recover from it and continue playing sports? I am am active football player and got the same issue, and I am really scared I can’t be back on the field ever again:( thank you!

[@gabbyy8821]

Love your positive energy!! I just went through a sesamoid fracture last year and it was very rough. I fractured it because of Irish dancing and it was painful and I had to miss my lacrosse season bc of being in a boot for about six weeks. When I got out of my boot my ankle was very weak and I went back to dance and lacrosse and I fractured my growth plate because of it and was in another boot for another 8 weeks. Now it is pretty much 9 months later and I’ve been dancing nonstop and lacrosse is coming up in a couple weeks and my sesamoid has began to hurt again so I am worried. I feel like it can’t be broken though because I’ve been able to dance on it ... it just hurts. 😳😳😳

[@joebobmarley2854]

I've been compensating for so long my entire body is way out of alignment. I've tried everything I can to get back in shape and I've never really been able to strengthen my glutes. All the glute exercises on the floor just dont do anything for me. Any ideas of the best ways for me to strengthen my glutes?

[@ConverseCobain]

I'm struggling so much on this... I found out that I have a fracture in the sesamoide one year after the trauma, the bone will never get whole again, the only positive thing is that it just has a big crack but it's not splintered but sesamoiditis is always holding me back

[@77devera]

I found out that I had sesamoiditis two months ago. No fracture was found, whew! I taped and used some dancer's pads on my foot which helped a lot! Four weeks later after the pain and swelling was gone, it started hurting again yesterday! It is so frustrating indeed. I like going to the gym every day, but I guess like you've said listen to your body. I know I will get better, I just need to take it easy. That's for the great video!

[@tomatosoup6949]

Did you heal completely? How is it going

[@zhaochenli761]

Hi, did you heal from it completely?

[@sanpat2220]

How are you doing now?

[@mirandabrooks4133]

I have been dealing with a stress fracture in one of my sesamoid bones. This has been going on for almost two years. We tried a boot (I was in that for 6 months), I was then put in a walking cast for 4 weeks, and now a year later I am in another cast (going on my 5th and final week in) also non-weight bearing. This has been extremely difficult for me because I am on my University's dance team. I wish I would have found your videos at the beginning because I have been going crazy not dancing or working out.

[@mariannegrima7404]

Hi Miranda. Sorry to hear about your story, and scared too. I have the same, now into my 10week and I see absolutely no progress. How are you now? What helped and worked? Big goodluck to you!

[@Mason-dq7cf]

Miranda if you are going to bitch and complain at least give some tips to how u got better

[@zhaochenli761]

@@mariannegrima7404 Hi, how are you now with your sesamoid? Thank you!

[@MichelleKohlerArt]

@@mariannegrima7404 I don’t understand why by she makes these videos and doesn’t even bother to respond to messages.

[@MK-vj5eh]

I love your happy, positive hope in recovery! Keep smiling! 😀

[@meylinhernandez461]

I have an avascular fracture in one of my sesamoid bones and the ortho said I need surgery! Sesamoidectomy, bc the bone isnt getting enough blood supply so it might never heal properly. What do you think??? I'm a very athletic girl and it pains me that I may never be able to fully recover from this. Please comment, I'd truly appreciate it 🙏

[@zhaochenli761]

Hi, did you recover from it ? Thank you!

[@meylinhernandez461]

@@zhaochenli761 I did actually. Fully recovered, I was freaking out for nothing. Physical therapy hurt a little bit but slowly you get all your range of motion and strength back on your foot.

[@zhaochenli761]

@@meylinhernandez461 hi, thanks for your reply and that’s really great to hear! Did you do the surgery or it just got healed itself?

[@lisaseminoff9992]

I got a sesamoiditis in one foot. I was hopping on my good foot to get to my crutches and got it in my other. 2 years had gone by and I was able to do work in the yard a little and my pain was low. Then the snow 🧊❄⛄came and I went out in it for 4 hours (stood for one hour in Hoka shoes and orthotics, then by a fire for the rest). Came home and put my foot in hot water to warm it. The next day my sesamoiditis pain was back in both feet!!! Noooooo. I am back to non weight-bearing on both feet.

[@hens13]

Try Dr. Jill’s dancer’s pads

[@gilbertabdo8813]

hello - and thank you for the video- do you recommend deep tissue massage ? or it would make it worst??

[@ben20906]

I’ve been dealing with a big toe join injury for more then a year now and was treated for the wrong injury. :-(. After a year and one month my doctor finally figures out I a have sesamoiditis. I’m hoping it’s not a fracture now. I have really flat feet which makes the situation worse

[@analiciabroder4234]

Read my long comment

[@alioberle1411]

Thank you so much for this information and positive support. I’ve just started my journey in a boot, yet I’ve had this pain for over a year. Subscribed and love your channel!

[@CarolineJordan]

Wonderful!

[@zhaochenli761]

Hi, how are you feeling now? Are you able to recover fully from it? Thank you!

[@angelpires6180]

This helped alot. I been in a boot goin on the 6th month. & Itz gettin stressful on not bein able 2 walk. Thanx

[@gracestephen7619]

Thank you for this video. I am a yoga/qigong instructor. I cycle and hike. This sesamoid injory has been a bear. Injury was Nov 11 just starting PT.

[@lmarie81]

I have sesamoiditis and went to a podiatrist who gave me nothing to support my foot while it heals! So I hobbled for 3 months and as a result now have hip pain. My foot was almost pain-free for a while but now it's back! I will try some of your suggestions. Wish me luck!

[@lmarie81]

Thank you so much for the well wishes! I'm making a PT appt tomorrow. I hope it helps...I'll keep you posted.

[@sanpat2220]

How are you doing now?

[@lmarie81]

@@sanpat2220 My foot is fine but I have disc issues in my back due to changing my gate while my seasmoid was inflamed. Still working out, lifting weights. Most days, no disc pain. Other days 😬. Thanks for asking!

[@sanpat2220]

@@lmarie81 did your sesmoid took a while to heal ? Did your foot stay inflamed for a while ?

[@lmarie81]

@@sanpat2220 My doctor gave me a cortisone shot in the ball of my foot, which really hurt! Wouldn't want to do that again but it seemed to start the healing process. It took about 6 months before I was totally healed. My only regret is that I didn't use crutches.

[@christiangarcia4878]

What vitamins do you recommend? What should a diet look like to speed up recovery?

[@lisaseminoff9992]

One Podiatrist recommended Glutathione helped some people. Another recommended a anti inflammation diet.

[@maxtofone]

Thanks for this video... How am I supposed to train with this temporary ache and pain? You suggest to stop training all together until I recover from Sesamoid Injury? I am positive I injured my sesamoid by extensive running... Cheers, Max T.

[@Lulu-gg2zq]

I tape wide popsicle sticks together, cut them in the shape of my shoe and slip them inside. This prevents my toes from bending like a boot would. It’s been very helpful.

[@CarolineJordan]

Thanks for sharing!

[@georgelimpenny8649]

I just had surgery on it and some of it was so smashed , Im 15 and did it doing football

[@taliagilbert7488]

George Limpenny how did it go!!

[@TheSandyNub47]

How are you now?

[@christineamador122]

I fractured my sesamoid in March and didn't go to the doctor until June. I have been in a boot for a month and I still want to workout. Can I at least workout my upper body? Or would you recommend stop going to the gym entirely?

[@janetmcdonaldhalter7776]

I love this information. Trying to recover from chielectomy and Morton’s neuroma surgery. I swear my big toe pain is sesimoid issues. Want another X-ray to come to a conclusion of horrible pain

[@SophieLouiseStein]

Hey Caroline! Apologies in advance for this epically long message but I'm kind of at a loss and am hoping you might have some insight! So I started feeling pain in the ball of my foot a few months ago to the point where i couldn't walk on it. I went to an orthopedic dr and he did an x-ray and he told me he thougt it was sesamoiditis... i got a boot but i only wore it for less than 2 weeks because the pain went away. Now I've been feeling totally fine majority of the time but every once in a while I will step on my foot or move it the wrong way and get a super sharp pain in the ball of my foot. It will get slightly sore when I hike or am super active on it but it typically calms down within a matter of minutes. I wasn't an avid runner before i got this injury but it's driving me crazy that I can't run. It's my favorite type of workout. I'm not sure what to do as most of the time my foot feels100% fine and normal but I'm nervous if I start running again I will do more damage to it? It doesnt feel like it's gotten any better or worse in literally 3 months. Do you think I still need to off load it even though I have zero pain?

[@ameliedavis7538]

Thankyou , I've had arthritis and sesamoiditis,for 2 years

[@thomasdonahue1740]

Did you ever recover?

[@naomicabello7690]

i actually had broken my sesamoid bone a month ago and kept playing on it until the pain was really bad and i went to the foot doctor today and they told me it’s broken and put a boot on and i’m pretty sad

[@zhaochenli761]

Hi,did you recover from it already?

[@sanpat2220]

How are you doing now?

[@anafilipaesteves3782]

Hi Caroline, thank you for sharing your experience. I broke one of my sesamoids three weeks ago. The doctor recommended rest, I started the rest a week ago, and do not put your foot down. I use crutches, however I feel that during the day I make some involuntary movements in the foot and I am afraid they will influence the recovery. Shouldn't the doctor have immobilized the bandaged foot or recommended the use of an immobilizing boot? Thanks:) I was so happy to find your channel;)

[@lilyfrancfurt]

I am still dealing with sesamoid issues after three years, and I just moved to Oakland to work with a physical therapist. I would love to know who you worked with in San Francisco...

[@MegaHugro]

A Podiatrist or Orthopedic specialist for the initial diagnosis?

[@malakehjalalian6317]

Hello, I have a few injuries after an accident, such as a sesamoid fracture and sesamoditis. I am nearly 8 months post injury and not healing due to poor health care treatment :( I think it may be too late for me 8 months on, something I am struggling with. You mention wearing stiff shoes with a orthotic custom fit, I was wondering if you could make any recommendations? Thank you.

[@analiciabroder4234]

Stay off .. use crutches /knee scooter 🛴

[@ericde55]

Did you get a surgery on your fractured sesamoid before rehab with physical therapy?

[@kjchicago1]

Hope your foot is okay and doing well

[@kristinamola3519]

I'm a professional dancer who lives in san jose. Thank you SOOOOOO much for the hope this video brings. Today was a downer of a day and led me to this video. Do you disclose who your pt is? If they are local enough I would like to use them. Thanks again,

[@saiiiiiii1]

I never really had pain, but since hiking/running in some new shoes 6 weeks ago I have this feeling on the medial side which kinda feels like there's a pebble stuck under my ball of foot. Is this sesamoiditis? I have only one pair of shoes left (I down own dozens of shoes) that I can still comfortably wear. Riding a bike and putting pressure on the pedal also causes discomfort. But at the same time walking barefoot causes no discomfort. I have a doctor's appointment scheduled, but wondering if this makes actually sense that it is Sesamoiditis?

[@nicolebickford7624]

Hi Caroline! Thanks so much for your video. Very helpful! I do have a question for you ..

[@MaxCarmichaelMusic]

Thanks for all the info! Your Hurt Foot Workout is helping to keep me sane. Can you tell who your doc is? I had one fractured sesamoid removed years ago, but I moved to the boondocks, and now the other sesamoid is in trouble, and local doc seems clueless :(

[@analiciabroder4234]

Could you please tell me what kind of operation you had and then did they do the removal of a sesamoid bone plus a bunionectomy? My doctor told me if you take the sesamoid bone out, then your big toe sticks out to the side and you can't wear a runner anymore. Please tell me how your recovery was like how long did it take and what measures were you told to make it better. Thank you so much I appreciate your help. Vancouver Canada

[@janieleopold6607]

Hi all, I found Caroline on Google and have been trying as many of her videos as possible. I tore all the tendons and ligaments in my right ankle and am awaiting surgery. I couldn’t find anything like this for a long time and need to loose quite a lot of weight to help my ankle and for the surgery. I am new to Utube and don’t know how to navigate very well. Caroline said in the video I did today that there is a great support group and a special channel. I clicked on this video to make a comment as I don’t even know how to do that. Can someone please help me find my way around this channel? Thank you.

[@pheeeb444]

I’m a track athlete and i put all my weight on the ball of the foot while running. Taking in mind that the track I practice on is too hard, i had some irritation on my foot two months ago. To my bad luck, I had to compete in some races and, therefore, I ended up making the situation worse. After all that I went to a podiatrist, he diagnosed a sesamoiditis, prescribed some anti inflammatories and gave me orthotics. Because I am stupid though, I went on vacation an i obviously strained my foot more there. Now i started to feel the same pain on my other foot too, it was my initiative to start anti inflammatories again and, although I rest for a week or so, put ice etc I see now progress... I really want to be able to run again as soon as possible... Do u have any advice? Should I go to physiotherapy to have massages? Should i in some way tape it? I feel devastated and hopeless... I would be really grateful if you replied!

[@CarolineJordan]

Hi Phoebe! Contact me at [e-mail] I can help you through injury recovery coaching - I help my clients HEAL from sesamoid injuries and can help you!

[@ygbodybuilder3023]

Hello I keeping seem people use pads for the sesamoid but not putting the pad directly on the sesamoid. Can explain why

[@emmastahl9694]

I am going on my 4th year of dealing with injured sesamoids. I am 17, a 3 season athlete in high school and work two jobs. So I am always on my feet. Sports are my life and I have been getting cortisone shots for 3 years. They help for about 2-3 months at a time. My next move is to try orthotics but am scared I will be wasting money and they won’t do the job. But the next step after that would be surgery to remove the injured sesamoid but that means I am not able to play sports. So I was wondering if u thought orthotics was really worth it

[@ygbodybuilder3023]

What did u end up doing

[@zhaochenli761]

Hi, how you feeling right now? Thanks!

[@dreamoutloudwithtaradale]

Hi, Thank you for your video. Who is the physical therapist in Sf you worked with. Thank you! Tara

[@marym6613]

Apparently I have a “non acute nondisplaced tibial sesamoid fracture with scar tissue between the second and third toes.” I was only told about the scar tissue and not the fracture!!!! I am now freaking out

[@barbaudolivier3860]

i really love your channel, and your video , every day i m doing your diabetic gym and i love it,,, best regards olivier from uk

[@SolitarySoldier]

What should i do about avasculr necrosis❓

[@jordansharp2730]

I’m in the marines, I broke the sesamoid bone and had sesamoiditis. Plus I developed a bunion from it. I got half of the sesamoid removed and some other stuff. I’m worried about how long I’ll be out if they are going to separate me or what’s going on?

[@izstars4355]

I’ve had it for a few months and haven’t seen a doctor yet, I can’t do anything to help it though because I’m at school and I have to do sport all the time:/

[@kirannadeem2164]

ive got Sesamoiditis since yesterday it hurts :( i wasnt able to workout today:(

[@yomama1169]

I had a bruise under my toe, then it kinda hurt the next today, (which is now) its so sore I can't walk it's tight and sharp pain

[@clementxnes6918]

i had both of mine removed in february because they were both fractured. i just want to be able to dance again and by the looks of it now i don’t know if i will be.

[@medinaface]

Did you have them removed from both feet? How has your recovery been?

[@jesthomas2199]

Hello, how do you feel now?

[@sanpat2220]

How are you doing now ?

[@blessinggoodthings3124]

Unfortunately, for me it’s a bad news because my orthopaedic consultant says all my sesamoid bones in both of my big toes are completely damaged yet it is dangerous to remove the bones . However, I am still positive even though walking is extremely painful for me because both feet are affected. I am happy for any suggestions or advice to ease the pain.

[@marklevasseur1373]

Would tens unit help with this

[@analiciabroder4234]

I heard not to

[@justinwheeler2266]

Did anyone else get distracted by how bendy her fingers are 5:39

[@analiciabroder4234]

Irrelevant

[@hens13]

Did you ever have to wear a non weight baring cast?

[@beatricefalco5921]

Why say fatal horrible?

[@Lulu-gg2zq]

It can be fatal? OMG.

[@amyblea4559]

Thank you Caroline! I have a fractured sesamoid from 4 years ago that never healed fully. And is disabling me again. it took 2 yrs to regain some activities first time. now I'm trying to stay positive as we try to heal this non union. your workout videos are fantastic and your testimonies. I will stay tuned while I go thru this journey.