Hallux Rigidus vs Hallux Limitus what is the difference?

If you get pain and swelling and discomfort particularly in and around the big toe joint, you may have a condition called hallux limitus or hallux rigidus.
Hallux limitus and hallux rigidus are both conditions that affect the big toe joint. It causes pain right where your big toe attaches to your foot.
Many runners with this condition don’t even understand the difference between hallux limitus and hallux rigidus.
There are really a few things that define the difference between these two conditions.
Understanding the differences may help you get clarity after a doctor visit.
Today on the Doc On The Run Podcast, we’re talking about hallux rigidus versus hallux limitus. What’s the difference?
Hallux Rigidus Review:
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[@seewaage]

Thanks for the vid. I have Hallux Limitus and my doctor kept saying no podiatrist would be able to do anything about it. Now I know why -- b/c there is no code for it. Thanks!

[@roblyons6326]

Great video. I've had an issue with my big toe for 18 months, to me it sounds like I've got Limitus. I can bend it and move it, but its sore quite abit. I worry it'll never be right again

[@hannahpatten7226]

Got diagnosed with Limitus. Got special inserts. My big toe is stiff and still hurts a year later. Makes me so sad because walking is my favorite activity. 😢

[@DocOnTheRun]

I can only imaging how demoralizing it must be to still have pain even though you have tried to seek help from your doctor.

[@biomagician]

Very interesting! I will definitely read your review article. Thanks!

[@DocOnTheRun]

Thanks for watching...glad you found it helpful!

[@HughDWallace]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I have been following this channel for much of the last year after I figured out I probably have HL but I hadn't seen this video before. I will be reading your review paper with great interest. I really appreciate you sharing it.

[@DocOnTheRun]

Glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching!

[@sarahhilde7123]

Best video to explain this! Thank you

[@DocOnTheRun]

So glad you found it helpful. Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@swaha55]

Thank you for this video. I injured my Right big toe many years ago in a yoga class going from headstand into Chaturanga. I just let my toe heel without any physical therapy. Many years later, I ended up with a stress fracture on my fourth metatarsal on my right foot . Could that stress fracture have been caused from compensating by rolling to the outside edge of my foot when walking because of some limited range of motion in my big toe?

[@DocOnTheRun]

@@swaha55 thank you so much for watching and for sharing your experience so others can learn from all you have been through. I could not say based on the information posted. However if you wanted to get on a phone call or webcam called to discuss with me personally, we could ldo that later today.

[@swaha55]

@@DocOnTheRun that would be great. How would I connect with you?

[@DocOnTheRun]

​@@swaha55www.docontherun.com/hire-the-expert/

[@eleanorsvenson2958]

I have Hallux limitus and I want to find a way to keep running. I know it’s not promising but it’s really important to me.

[@DocOnTheRun]

If it's important enough to continue running, it's also important enough to figure out how.

[@christopherrosado6053]

Thanks

[@DocOnTheRun]

My pleasure. Thank you for watching

[@lobcitybelongtotheclaw7716]

How long does it usually take to develop hallux limitus?

[@DocOnTheRun]

Depends on the cause, activity level and factors contributing to the joint mechanics.