How to Fix BIG TOE Pain for Good

[@DrRowe]

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[@Julia68yt]

12:30 Could you please suggest a method for people with small-ish hands? I can either curl my fingers around the outside of the foot OR put the ball of thumb on top of the joint. Certainly not both 🤭

[@user-gi3mr5yt5g]

Dear Doc, hope you are well and I really THANK YOU for all the videos. Really helpful from tension headaches to releasing back knots. May I please ask if you have anything I can do to help Foot Drop. I'm not in so much pain but I simply cannot move my left foot upwards, same with my toes. I live somewhere where I can't get any professional help. I show the videos and everybody looks at me as if I just landed from Mars. Only option I was given, surgery, which will only help with keeping my foot straight so I won't drag it and fall, but not actual healing. Thank you. God bless you and your family 🙏

[@spiritseeker1932]

Yes. I need to know how to get rid of quarter size knots on the left a right side of my neck! I’ve been using emu blue to try to rub them out. How do you break them up and what exactly are in the knots? Some are so painful 😖

[@Add_Account485]

The big toe on the door dorsal? flexion was absolutely really needed for me personally... Whatever that was mite be the answer to what's causing my issues?. God bless you

[@sybilsanchezkessler4155]

Any accompanying advice for heel pain?

[@titanaside4857]

This dude is an absolute legend he helped me with my wrist pain and now my toe pain this dude is one of my favorite people in the world

[@DrRowe]

Glad to be able to help again, and thanks again for watching!

[@georgeinnocent3045]

I saw this yesterday my pain was on level 100 …. I did all the exercises and I can say m pain free !!!!! Thank you 🙏 …All the way from south Africa 🇿🇦

[@rabidcougar6465]

I've been suffering from Hallux Rigidus for a number of years now in my right foot and the first time I went to a Podiatrist who only gave me a painful cortisone shot with no other instructions. That didn't last long. It would keep flaring up with various degrees of pain. However, over the past two weeks, the pain has gotten really bad due to all the softball I've been playing and likely the ill fitting turf shoes I've been wearing. Well, I found your video two days ago and went thru the exercises the past two days Not only is the pain gone, but I noticed the rigid toe was affecting the way I walk, forcing my foot to supinate, (rotating to the outside), which was also affecting my right hip. Because the right foot supination has been going on for so long, I now have to focus on walking properly without pain. This video has been a miracle.....Thank you

[@P00-xq2ov]

Omg this worked like magic! Ive had pain underneath my big toe for months, tried a bunch of other videos on here and none of them worked... but I felt instant relief from these techniques! I think it was the one at 4:30 that might have helped the most - thank you!

[@phoebenguyen6344]

My right big toe hurts for 3-4 months, after follow your instructions for 1’, 70-80% of my pain is going away. Thank you so much for your help.

[@insaneyouvi_]

I kicked wrong foot ball

[@Lucasvoz]

this is the first time a title like this is actually true for me. 7 months of constant pain and discomfort in the big toe, never got any improvement no matter how much rest I took, and this removed most of the pain in 15 minutes. Thank you so much.

[@acc426]

Sometimes pain can be so isolating, especially odd pains like this that are hard to understand for the people around if they never had it or are not not a specialised medical professional. It’s such a relief to see videos like this that not only helps you not feel alone in your pain anymore but also shows simple techniques that can can greatly reduce it. 🙏

[@DrRowe]

Glad you found the video, and I hope the exercises help you for a long time to come!

[@navneetsingh2274]

Couldn't agreee moreee

[@themind804]

Yep

[@mo1976ney]

Goodness, it sounds like you don't have good people around. It's a sad state of the world if we only understand our own things and none of others, and even sadder if we have to go to specialized medical professionals for empathy and understanding. Of unshod people, less than 2% have hallux valgus or bunions. It's another consequence of the modern disease of lifestyle. There's a study that showed 3/4 of all kids of 5-6 years old had a tilted big toe already. Btw I'm sorry to hear you had this pain and was isolated by it, hope you are doing better! Much love.

[@fishmanfish1525]

I’ve had pain for years and after 2 days it’s 90% better ! Thank you

[@DrRowe]

Glad it's helping!

[@hayley2640]

Wow I am so grateful for this video!! Been dealing with excruciating big toe pain all week.. literally thought i needed an X-ray etc… than I did these stretches and mobilizations went to sleep and woke up the next day pain free. Thank you so much for sharing these tips and tricks!! You’re helping so many folks out who don’t have access to physical therapy etc. ❤❤❤

[@mimitchoungui2856]

Thank youuuuu Dr Michael Rowe❤ I just stumbled on your great video! I wake up every single night around 3am because of EXCRUCIATING PAIN on my BIG TOE in spite of multiple visits to the GPs and strong painkillers !!! I am going to try your advised exercises, from today.. Thank you again God bless you abundantly 🙏

[@GreatestXchange]

I love how you structure the video in three parts of: stretching, mobilization, and strengthening. 💡

[@kosherpenguin]

For years, I suffered from piriformis. Chiropractic adjustments helped a little. Then figured out it was my foot, not my hip. Compression arch supports helped a ton! I think this will help me fully recover!

[@bekabohlmann5526]

I struggled with pain and arthritis in my big toe joint for years. These exercises are magic! I have more mobility and less pain in the joint than I have in over 4 years, thanks to your recommendations. It really did stop the pain and open the joint. Thank you, thank you!

[@skyentist27]

No one understands pain and relief and communicates it the way you do! Always loved your videos! You are the Body Wizard!

[@ShirlSwanmock]

Yoga Teacher. over stretched Great Toes doing overly ambitious downward dogs and who knows what else. I Have had to stop teaching. I scoured youtube for ideas and by far, your stuff is the best. Did not have a tennis ball , so I used my dryer balls. One is a woolen ball and the other is the plastic dryer ball with the spikes. Both feel incredible. Thank you so much. I may be able to get back to teaching Yoga because of your video. Your local patients are lucky indeed to have you.

[@chubzdon1]

I did 2 of these exercises and all the pain is pretty much gone. Can't believe this worked so fast

[@DrRowe]

Glad you’re getting a lot of relief!

[@valmorrill]

My experience as well. I had accidently popped my big toe out of joint. Excruciating. After 1 session I felt relief. I will keep doing the routine while it heals.

[@GreatestXchange]

The tennis ball stretch is pure genius!

[@biancajansen636]

You saved me from a terrible night. I had severe stitches in my toe that were keeping me from being able to sleep. The directions you gave and remindingvme also of tight Calve muscels helped me to handle so I could finally go to sleep. You also explain it very well. Thank you so much!

[@DrRowe]

Glad the exercises are helping you, and thanks for watching!

[@iamthehopefulromantic276]

WOW I had debilitating pain for a month (could hardly walk). After doing everything in this video, my pain is about 90% gone. Thank you so much!!

[@mvkahn3978]

Dr. Rowe, you are amazing! Thank you for your help. My toe feels much better after the exercises. I promise to do this everyday.

[@Crazymexicano214]

Instant pop with the first excersise on the first try. Had pain all day, instant relief. To think it was this easy, thank you

[@DrRowe]

Glad it helped!

[@neilhassanali316]

Had an off and on problem caused by a marginally tight shoe with my right big toe. It felt as if a nerve was being squeezed by the ball under the toe. Your procedure with the small "crack" worked wonders. I plan to learn and practice all to ensure I never have this distressing problem again. God bless you.

[@DrRowe]

Great to hear the exercises are helping you, and thanks for watching!

[@Frog-on-a-Log]

I appreciate you. I have been doing everything and seeing physical therapist this is such a good thing that no one shows u

[@DrRowe]

Thanks for watching!

[@KT-bg7hf]

This is the best video I've come across so far that helps with my big toe pain/stiffness. Thank you for all your other videos too, they are extremely helpful

[@natasharizzo7748]

Wow thank you. This actually relieved the pain almost instantly

[@MVSKOOKUM1]

Wow so glad I found this!!!! Amazing! It hurt while doing the stretches but feels better after!!

[@husnaink93]

this doctor is wonderful. he helped relieve my knee pain. now will try this for toe pain relief as well

[@photoenthusiast491]

I have been following the step-by-step guide and I find my big toe pain has been significantly eased. Thank you Dr Rowe.

[@beebetter-plz]

Tried these stretches last night. Iced my foot immediately after as he suggested because I was definitely a bit sore. But this morning (and last night actually) my toe feels pretty darn good! Thank you--so helpful!

[@dominicantinetti1871]

Thank you so much for this video, I have been having so much toe pain on the first joint on the big toe and these exercises have been the first relief I have had. Thank you so much!

[@DrRowe]

Glad to hear that, and thanks for watching!

[@leiracines8385]

I felt immediate relief after doing your exercises. Thank you ever so much. I can continue to be productive today. I'll keep doing the exercises till the pain is gone completely.

[@DrRowe]

Glad you're getting relief and keep at it!

[@kippsyb82]

I have been suffering with heel and big toe pain for months - I think it started when I dropped something on my toe and then was aggravated by some heel pain that was already there - anyway, straight after the video I jumped up to get something else and I am not kidding, my toe and heel pain was almost all gone! I will be repeatedly watching this video to get back proper motion in my toe and, hopefully, get rid of the pain for good.

[@DrRowe]

Please give us an update in a week or two.

[@kippsyb82]

@@DrRowe I certainly will. Just busy icing my foot now after doing some more stretches. Thank you for a great and straightforward video!

[@CandlecreekCottage]

You are a genius... My big toe pain is gone instantly after doing the stretches. GOD BLESS YOU❤

[@meyersonfire]

really effective for me, too!!

[@kendra9894]

Wow! It worked. Same day! My pain was a 10 and i could barely walk for 5 days with pain getting worse, but now its a 2, and i just need more rest and ice i think. With the first stretches, I heard a crack and felt a little relief. About 30 minutes later, while I'm massaging again with the ball, I'm feeling more relief then I hear two loud cracks, and I realize I can MOVE my big toe without pain on the top or side of my foot - I can now move my foot! I have learned to trust this channel since you've also previously helped with SI pain and knee pain so i had higj hopes that you could help, and you did!. Thank you!!!

[@DrRowe]

Glad you're getting relief!

[@evespower1]

That arch press was almost orgasmic! Thankyou!!Been having pain since wearing bad shoes one year ago! From a massage therapist…one million thanks!

[@DrRowe]

Glad it helped!

[@lidip8700]

A huge Thank you! I was having a big toe spasm on the top of my toe, for hours, and couldn't get it to stop. It's late & I needed to get to bed. By 12:55 into your helpful video, it finally gave it.... no more pain! Just amazing! God bless you!

[@jakeviveros9439]

Unreal God bless you, my man. Huge relief.

[@DrRowe]

Glad it helped, and thanks for watching!

[@mindy6512]

This made my toe pain DISAPPEAR this evening! It had been throbbing. Many many thanks!!!!

[@DrRowe]

Glad it’s helping!

[@beautymoralo3873]

Thnx for this vedio, currently I am struggling with my big toe, is so painful. Hope this will help me

[@BR-cq2hm]

I have a set of three rubber balls for myofascial release. The smallest one can be gripped with the toes like monkey paws. I practice an exercise where I grip the little ball with my toe grip and pick it up, move it a few feet, release it, and grip it again. I repeat about 20 times on each foot. This has helped me strengthen my toe dexterity.

[@benh2156]

Can you write cursive with your toes yet?

[@MK-ih6wp]

@@benh2156 omg I almost spit coffee out my nose!

[@ginanotafan1039]

Wow, you've earned my sub!! I was having my first bout of what i self-diagnised as sesamoiditis this whole past week, it would come & go w varying degrees of pain, and yesterday was Bad, i was like, hobbled, couldnt put weight on it, nothing- i found your vid before bed, was skeptical but desperate, so i did what i could of the manual manipulations & the metadorsal(?) massage, and i woke up this morning with almost no pain, and more toe mobility than i have since this started!! THANK YOU!!🎉✨💯

[@cuncon4259]

Easy to understand for vietnammese people, thank a lot

[@DrRowe]

Thanks for watching!

[@bao.nguynnnn]

I was extremely skeptical because most people in the comments said the got instance relief or relief within the first 2-3 stretches and thought to myself “no way” my big toe has been really stiff and in pain the last few days to the point I couldn’t put any pressure on this. Did these stretches 2-3 times today and I feel 10x better

[@GodOfMyBreakthrough]

To my surprise it actually did help, i been having toe lain for years and tonight it was really getting to me,i just did all of this techniques and i swesr the pain is gone, thank u

[@Therealwoke1]

This really helped alot and o can get back on the pitch after days of pain

[@naomitoma8012]

❤Thank you . God bless you... WHY is this pain for no reason, ?!! It s comming just over night , 3 days ago...❤Thank you

[@paulmooneyham2694]

Instant relief. Was worried I had gout or something. Amazing

[@Rancholovelazer]

Thank you, Dr. Rowe. All of these have helped immensely.

[@DrRowe]

Glad the exercises helped!

[@bralinx.official]

I found this video cause I have this problem. It had repeated pain since few years ago. I think this video is very helpful. Thanks

[@Arysugar0]

I started the exercise yesterday, continuing today. Will see how my toe feels by weekend. Thank you.

[@tunakurucu]

How did it go?

[@Shaxxman876]

How did it go?

[@DoingStuffWithDiana]

As soon I did the self massage for the dropped metatarsal, I got immediate relief; thank you!

[@DrRowe]

Glad it helped! Thanks for watching too.

[@vyshnavsathish7328]

U r a legend.. Yesterday i got big toe pain... The pain was very high that i thought of painkillers... Cant even flex my big toe🙂.... Now the pain reduced by 75%. 😭😭😭.. Thank you so much🥰🥰🥰

[@walterfahmy4907]

EXCELLENT informative video. I have been looking for something really extensive and easy to perform for a long time, until I stumbled on this presentation. THANK YOU! I will start trying these exercises ASAP. I am an avid hiker and this condition is making me really depressed. Thanks again.

[@DrRowe]

Please give us an update soon!

[@Olivia-ladybug2]

I just needed to watch this video Because my my big toe started hurting Out of nowhere And it was hard for me to walk So I did this and it actually helped thanks!!😉😉

[@madelinelebereki9722]

Same here and it causes discomfort..

[@GuitarType01]

Another great video. Saved me a trip to the podiatrist

[@DrRowe]

Great to hear!

[@jtrenchard1974]

Amazing, I was starting to get a bit concerned about the discomfort. Thanks,,

[@justeasy.]

Actually worked. I walk about 6 to 8 miles a day at work up and down stairs and this really just gave me some relief. I do yoga among other things and it had been really bothering me. Thanks!

[@Jourdainist]

These stretches are some of the best ever

[@DrRowe]

Glad they’re helping, and thanks for watching!

[@aishwaryapusalkar3867]

Excellent presentation.It works immediately.Thanks a lot. Greetings from Mumbai,India. 🙏

[@DrRowe]

Glad to hear that, and thanks for watching!

[@deborahbarry8458]

So little advice on great toe treatment. I’m a doctor and I’m impressed with this video

[@ravindrawatve1728]

WOW effect!!!!!! BALLEXCERCISE CAN MAKE MIRACLE. I have been suffering from big toe pain from last 3 months . The excercise has given really great relief. I am quite sure that pain will totally vanish in few more days. Thanks from my bottom of heart.

[@andygambo1684]

I wish I saw this video earlier, I play basketball and stumbled my big left toe, for a month now my workouts has been very poor, can't run, can't jump any more... But just a minute of doing this work on my toe... I feel very good

[@sren1446]

My toe was in pain after accident for 50 years ago…. Today it was bad …. Now no pain after this exercice. Thanks Doc. 👍

[@lgdu4978]

I amost gave up, I even said I woukd never walk again, but then I tried following your instructions, my bones cracked 😮thank you

[@samioncorrea2796]

Dear doc , thank you for giving this advise i bymistakely twisted me big toe so i searched a lot of video but when i did your excercise it helped me alot and main thing quick pain relief thank you so much docter and i am subscribing your channel after seeing this video thank you docter thank you so much 😗😗😗😗😘😘

[@DrRowe]

Glad it’s helping, and thanks for the sub!

[@letsbereal2445]

Really good holistic advice. Helped me from the first set of exercises.

[@thelansdownecone7948]

This was INCREDIBLY helpful. Thank you so much

[@DrRowe]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lazybear65am]

Is this technique good for bone to bone arthritis?? Thank you

[@J5isalive]

Just had a bunionectomy about a month ago, gonna try these exercises out to get this limp to go away. Thank you!

[@naitiksathe321]

It worked thank you so much 👍🏻

[@DrRowe]

Glad it helped!

[@gul9889]

Very helpul video .. I some times have toe pain..downloading this video thank you !

[@DrRowe]

Hope the exercises help for a long time to come, and thanks for watching!

[@gul9889]

@@DrRowe thanks to you

[@TechDoms]

Definitely helps. I stubbed my big toe a couple weeks ago from skateboarding. The exercises make my toe feel much better

[@JDBoelter]

This is very impressive in its scope and sophistication. Thank you for sharing this!

[@DrRowe]

Thanks for watching!

[@KenanTurkiye]

If only the inventer of tennis ball knew how beneficial it would be for the human kind. lol

[@DrRowe]

😂

[@PurpleSwag04]

Lmaooo😂

[@victorgaming8259]

Thank you sir because of you I got a huge pain relief from an injury that got me past week I appreciate very much THANK YOU VERY MUCH 👍

[@jajipreme5205]

I can’t do push-ups cause it hurts to bend my toe on the ground 😭

[@ishanChakraborty06]

Yess bro,same problem

[@26gdagod.62]

I cross my feet so I balance on one foot

[@lisamanske840]

@@26gdagod.62 then it hurts my hip🤦‍♀️

[@kenkenji2608]

Fr dam ppl I do relatable dam mu problem started yesterday

[@shreya_dabral]

Same 😢

[@chancerod6587]

Thank you. I’m so happy to have come across your channel. My toe is keeping me up throbbing so bad. Look at what time it is 2:53 am. Can’t sleep and my foot is broken.fresh break🤦🏽‍♂️ I struggle cause it’s so painful. I’m doing a little at a time. It’s working. I noticed before I would pull the toe it cracked and felt better. Unintentional I was like oh it feels better. I’m doing baby steps it works bless your heart. Now it’s the worst ever. Won’t crack.but it’s slowly feeling better thanks to you. 🤝Omg. Thank you 🙏 god bless.

[@HashBrown-py4sl]

Thanks so much for this video I don’t want to get ahead of myself .. but these exercises are actually helping .. I’m coming off a football toe injury .. struggled for 2 months till I found these exercises … consistence is key I suppose .. I keep the a ball right next to my bed.. so it’s the first and last thing I do around work.. which is pretty much standing all day …

[@DanielandYou]

I did the first three exercises and it helped a lot.

[@davidtodora6173]

Thanks so much. It's helping big toe pain, greatly!!!!🙌🙌 Thanks foot Doc helper!!!

[@alanwine]

Ball stretches did the trick! Wish I saw this weeks ago! Thank you!

[@DrRowe]

Glad you're getting relief!

[@mickjager5974]

Nice when the first thing out of a Dr or therapist's mouth isn't taking pain pills! This definitely helped the pain on the top of my big toe's second joint. Especially spreading the big and second toe apart. And then the strength exercise! Thanks!!

[@mickjager5974]

I did most of these at night and they helped but was still getting pain later at work. So I went to a wellness room we have, squatted down to where my toe was hurting on top second joint, then pushed down on that joint which allowed me to bend it some more without pain and held it there while moving my foot left and right and forwards and back. Then got up and walked back to my desk with very little pain and can now bend that toe while sitting down almost painlessly!

[@MiningNarratives]

Thanks for the video! It helped me a lot!

[@DrRowe]

Glad it helped! Thanks for watching too.

[@AbundantlyHappyLisa]

Thank you for such a comprehensive video. I really appreciate your knowledge and for sharing. Thank you.

[@DrRowe]

Happy to help, and thanks for watching!

[@stelladina2437]

Thanks for sharing this video and the information is greatly helpful 👍🏾🙏🏾

[@zharnaahmed4171]

T😊hanks for your valuable instructions .

[@DrRowe]

Thanks for watching!

[@leiracines8385]

Thanks you so much. The stretches helped tremendously!

[@DrRowe]

Glad it helped!

[@gayathrichandrashekar2778]

Yes I have benefited. Thanks. God bless you.

[@DrRowe]

Glad to hear that and thanks for watching!

[@LinhNguyen-bp9hd]

I got turf toe several days ago, but didn't know it was turf toe, so I tried the stretching exercises in these video which worsened the pain. now i know turf toe needs to be rested, any stretching or massaging will make it worse. I hope you mention this in the video in case someone else with turf toe tries the same thing as I did I love your videos very useful except for this time i'm out of luck

[@vernon1098]

How is it now?

[@LinhNguyen-bp9hd]

​@@vernon1098 the pain is still lingering when i apply some force, i would say about 80% recovered, after 1 month of resting the toe. This injury is much severe than it looks

[@vernon1098]

@@LinhNguyen-bp9hd good to hear man. How did you get this injury?

[@LinhNguyen-bp9hd]

​@@vernon1098working out at home without shoes on so the toe was bent up to support some moves then this happened

[@Lonestar_knight777]

Oh goodness, I’ve had turf toe for about 6 mos! Slowly healing.

[@bananabot761]

Omg thank you!!!!!!! 😻 my big toe has been bugging I put him through. A lot!

[@DrRowe]

Hope the exercises help, and please give us an update soon.

[@theuts-z5603]

oh my God, this channel helped me a lot,, THANK YOU

[@DrRowe]

Glad you found the channel, and thanks for watching!

[@alanross1907]

Excellent presentation. Thanks.

[@DrRowe]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@glorydevan709]

Thank you So much for the Beautiful Demonstration and Explanation. God Bless ! 🙏😇✝️

[@DrRowe]

Thanks for watching!

[@davidbutler9787]

I have tendonitis on big toe. Excruciating stabbing pain. Is it safe to carry out these stretches? Thank you for such clear instructions.

[@6666ajit]

Thanks, it was very helpful, my pain almost vanished after doing it once.

[@Berbax]

Thank you that really helped!

[@LawnCareLady]

So grateful! Quick "big picture" question.: better to keep the big toe stretching and moving for severe "wear and tear" arthritis? Or do you recommend keeping the toe from movement or impact?

[@chinaleehomemadeeats8819]

It is my calf! Thanks for the video!

[@brookekay5708]

That helped so much instantly!! Thank you!!

[@DrRowe]

Glad to hear that!

[@LS-be8gr]

This actually worked.