Hammer Toes? How To Fix the Real Cause

Mike interviews Dr. Ray McClanahan (Podiatrist) about Hammer Toes & Flat Feet.
Watch the Full Interview Here: • Fixing Your Feet With ...
Website: bobandbrad.com/
KZbin Channel: / physicaltherapyvideo
~~~~Links to Dr. McClanahan's Websites~~~~
Northwest Foot And Ankle Website: www.nwfootankle.com/
Correct Toes Website: correcttoes.com/
Shoe List: correcttoes.com/foot-help/sho...
Dr. McClanahan’s practice, Northwest Foot & Ankle in Portland, Oregon, allows him to care for those who find their highest joy when in motion. In his 26 years as a podiatrist, he has learned that most foot problems can be corrected by restoring natural foot function. He is also the inventor of Correct Toes, silicone toe spacers. His professional goal is to provide quality natural foot health services with an emphasis on sports medicine, preventative and conservative options, and education on proper footwear.
Video Chapters:
0:00 Intro Song
0:08 Dr. Ray McClanahan Introduction
0:49 Common Causes of Hammer Toe
4:20 Flat Feet & Arch Strengthening
~~~~Bob and Brad Community Page~~~~
Check out the Bob and Brad Community to share your experiences, ask questions and connect with others regarding physical therapy and health-related topics community.bobandbrad.com/
~~~~Visit us on our other social media platforms~~~~
Website: bobandbrad.com/
Facebook: / bobandbrad
Instagram: / officialbobandbrad
Twitter: / ptfamous
Rumble: rumble.com/user/BobandBrad
LinkedIn / bob-and-brad
TikTok / bobandbrad
NEW: Join us on Snapchat : / rdslf7pw
~~~~~Our Products:~~~~~
Pain Management:
US: C2 Massage Gun: amzn.to/340qpc7
Q2 Mini Massage Gun US: amzn.to/3o77L9h
T2 Massage Gun: amzn.to/3HcKOZJ
X6 PRO Massage Gun with Stainless Steel Head: amzn.to/33ZY8SX
D6 PRO Massage Gun: amzn.to/3tPtHrL
UNI Mini Massage Gun: amzn.to/3WKCl8t
Eye massager - Eye Oasis2: amzn.to/43T7CrT
Foot Massager: amzn.to/35ndfqe
LITE Foot Massager: amzn.to/3rdsRqN
Knee Glide: www.bobandbrad.com/products/b...
Fit Glide: www.bobandbrad.com/products/b...
Leg Massager: amzn.to/3Om8fTW
Back Massager (Cordless): amzn.to/3fOZkyp
Green Back Massager (Corded): amzn.to/3OKEDlT
Heating Pad: amzn.to/46jBU8P
Wellness:
Cowabunga Joint & Muscle Cream: www.bobandbrad.com/products/h...
Fitness:
Resistance Bands: amzn.to/3ACqEWI
Pull Up Bands: amzn.to/3o3wQBN
Grip and Forearm Strengthener: www.bobandbrad.com/products/b... Wall Anchor: www.bobandbrad.com/products/b...
Hanging Handles: www.bobandbrad.com/products/h...
Pull-Up System: www.bobandbrad.com/products/b...
Hand Grip Strengthener: amzn.to/3g4tZEn
Stress Balls: amzn.to/3Sk8WP1
Stretching: Booyah Stik: www.bobandbrad.com/products/b...
Stretch Strap: amzn.to/3g7i5d2
Posture Pad: www.bobandbrad.com/products/b...
Check out our shirts, mugs, bags and more in our Bob and Brad merchandise shop here: shop.spreadshirt.com/bob-brad
Bob & Brad Amazon Store: amzn.to/2RTSLLh
~~~~Medical Disclaimer~~~~
All information, content, and material of this website is for informational purposes only and are not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a qualified physician or healthcare provider.
~~~~Affiliate disclaimer~~~~
Keep in mind that we may receive commissions when you click our links and make purchases. However, this does not impact our reviews and comparisons. We are highly selective in our products and try our best to keep things fair and balanced in order to help you make the best choice for you.

[@BobandBrad]

You can listen to the full interview with Dr. Ray McClanahan here kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJSlhamOqsZ6f7s

[@margaretsmyth1564]

This is the best info I got on hammer toes will start these exercises

[@jodiencarlisle4781]

Thank you!!

[@cathyholland8962]

Awesome information. Many thanks. Prayers for all of you.😁🙏✝️

[@BobandBrad]

Thank you!

[@glendapolich7549]

GOOD VIDEO!!! ⚘🌻

[@BobandBrad]

Thanks!

[@skippy6462]

Could you get them from wearing heels like boots 👢 for example? My SIL has hammer toes... UK.. she wears lots of boots with heels but in saying that I bought new boots and I noticed one of my toes started to curl down. These were flat boots. Terrible isn't it that some footwear can be so damaging to feet. Looking forward to receiving your reply.

[@alancummings5008]

I used to have severe hammertoe when i was grossly overweight. (300+ vs 175 ideal weight). When i lost 100 lbs, hammertoe was much less severe. I also added arch supports in my shoes, so hammertoe is totally gone.

[@BobandBrad]

Thanks for sharing!

[@terriliggett544]

Is toe scrunching exercising with a towel on the floor a good exercise?

[@HappyHoney41]

I was born with bad hips, so severely pigeon toed that my feet turned inside-backwards. Had shoes on braces that connected them to each other, and they would tighten them more each month (these only worn at night). Didn't walk until I was 3.5 yrs old. (I'm also on the spectrum - if you couldn't tell by now. We have a tendency to walk more on our tip toes.) Anyway, I had to wear my shoes on the opposite feet until 2nd grade - to try to straighten them - as they wanted to curve in. Worked 34 years on concrete. Now, all I wear are sketchers with memory foam. I do have a mallet toe I am trying to deal with. I am wondering what works best for those? (The dip joint bends down, and I end up walking on the very tippy tip of that second toe bone. Brutal.)

[@TheAnonyy]

I have a variation of this claw toes I tried straightening with my fingers myself so they are not as bad today

[@BobandBrad]

Glad to hear they got a little better!

[@georgemarlow1263]

I can't believe the title isn't "STOP... HAMMER TOE"

[@topg2820]

You can't touch this (bunion)

[@jennacrystalblue2244]

😅😅

[@AwakenTheDawn2004]

"Hammer Toe Hammer, MC Hammer Yo Hammer" 🤦🏻‍♀️🤣🤣🤣

[@dianadeejarvis7074]

Mike's probably too young to catch the reference.

[@BobandBrad]

That would've been a good one!

[@radicalcartoons2766]

Everything about the human body can be pathologised. ALL my fingers and toes curl downwards. I agree some of it may be caused by footwear. I've never worn heeled shoes in my life. I'm pleased that my feet and toes are so flexible. I regularly go for long distance walks and do physio, with no pain or problems.

[@terriliggett544]

Also, how do you derotate a hammertoe?

[@iwillstom]

My mom is 80 and has left her hammertoes untreated for years. She is in perfect health otherwise but this is starting to have more of a serious impact on her mobility and I’m afraid it’s past the point of any help. Wish I had been more proactive in getting her to seek treatment earlier.

[@sannytizer7772]

Chiropodist asked me why i thought i had sciatica in my feet, i said, well these shoes are a size 9 and (see a take a) 10

[@LikaLaruku]

What if you're born with hammer & cashew toes, & everyone in your family has the same messed-up toes in the same place? Can they be fixed then?

[@BantiarnaMacRaghnaill]

Podiatrist told me to stop going barefoot. Not a chance, doc!

[@nikzombi]

toe shortening operation

[@bellachance1206]

Both of my second toes (at the uppermost joint) bend toward the third toe at a forty five degree angle. They don't curl under though. Can anything be done about this without having to resort to surgery? Many thanks.

[@BobandBrad]

Some may be fixed without surgery, some not. Here's another video you can try to see if you can get yours better without surgery: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJbHq6yso7Genpo

[@bellachance1206]

@@BobandBrad Thank you. 😊

[@melaniejackson5816]

Why are shoe companies making most tennis shoes with the flipped up front now ? Seems like that would cause hammer toes .

[@ushere5791]

can you correct hammer toe from charcot marie tooth neuropathy? can it be corrected over enough time if it's been there for decades?

[@wendelynyoung8609]

I too have CMT. I was just diagnosed and told nothing can be done. The neuropathy in my toes made me see a doctor. Have you been able to do anything

[@ushere5791]

@@wendelynyoung8609 it's two close family members who have it. they were only recently diagnosed and haven't tried much yet. much love to you!!

[@wendelynyoung8609]

@@ushere5791 it’s just me in the family. My toes are ice cold in the winter n blazing hot in the summer. But the doc was immersed by the strength in my feet. I’ve to get used to the numbness in my toes. Good luck n best wishes to your family

[@ushere5791]

@@wendelynyoung8609 thanks--you too. i wish i had more helpful things to share with you. all i can say is to exercise as much as you can...in a gym with a personal trainer if you can afford that. the younger family member with cmt does exactly that, and it greatly helps her core strength. the older family member has good strong upper body muscles from using the wheelchair for so many years, so it isn't hopeless. mostly, just protect yourself from falls. that seems to be the big bad.

[@BobandBrad]

We would have to suggest you consult your doctor as they know your exact situation. Everyone's bodies are different so without seeint you we wouldn't be able to answer that for sure!

[@kathleenhensley5951]

oh, wow... a lifetime of pain with Hammer toes and flat feet? and I find out that something could have been done when I was younger? I've even had an operation for twisted hammer toes. I went to one doctor and he didn't even meet me. his nurse gave me some arch supports after looking at my feet.

[@BobandBrad]

Sorry to hear that! Did they help?

[@sannytizer7772]

@@BobandBrad Chiropodist asked me why i thought i had sciatica in my feet, i said, well these shoes are a size 9 and (see a take a) 10

[@kamhart]

Can you fix “ Morton’s Toe”??? HELP!

[@tumbleweedmoon777]

God's Love And Blessings To All.

[@quirogatnonerrat3214]

🤗❤️

[@beerman1957]

Loki is the best god.

[@BobandBrad]

Thank you, to you as well!

[@davidcoomber4050]

They replaced B&B with Bugs Bunny doing adverts

[@tocastrocadeslyn]

😀

[@BobandBrad]

Thanks for watching!

[@harveypost1841]

Toe excercise squeeze toes 10 secs wait 5 secs then stretch toes 10 secs wait.10 times..yup works left is normal now.

[@Tnc874]

Lies

[@BobandBrad]

Thanks for sharing!

[@RichRich1955]

Why does the military reject ppl with flat feet

[@BobandBrad]

I didn't know they did!

[@HappyHoney41]

They used to.@@BobandBrad

[@margaretsmyth1564]

My ankles get numb as my hammer toes get worse

[@Tnc874]

Is hammer toe the same as bunions? My mom says her grandmother had it. And now her feet are like that. It must be hereditary. I dont want my toes like that

[@QuickQuips]

Bunion is a slow dislocation usually involving the big toe pointing to the outside. Hammer toes are about toes curling.

[@1corinthians-138]

totally different things

[@BobandBrad]

It can be hereditary, but no, they are not the same thing.

[@Tnc874]

@@BobandBrad thanks

[@RichRich1955]

Bone spurs are ok. It's what's attached to them that matters.🥕🥕🥕🥕

[@BobandBrad]

Thanks for watching!

[@RichRich1955]

Are you going to cover ankles?

[@BobandBrad]

Yes, we've done a lot of videos on ankles. Here is a generic link as you didn't state exactly what is wrong with your ankle: www.youtube.com/@BobBrad/search?query=ankle

[@janicehill-es1br]

Fix yourself 😂