Sesamoid Injuries: What to Get Started During on the First Day or Week

[@drblakeshealingsole]

When making a video like this, you just can not think of everything to add. I am happy to have my viewers comment on something I either forgot (thus perhaps making a new video) or commenting how treatments that you found helpful. Rich

[@janetneely5846]

Clear and easy to follow. I have sesamoiditis and have flares now and then (depending on my activities and footwear). After treatment, etc I have gotten better. I want you to know your video is the most comprehensive laymans/user friendly I've come across. Thank you!

[@drblakeshealingsole]

Thank you so very much Janet. That means alot. Rich

[@solitarybea]

Mighty useful, thank you so much for sharing. You are by far the best resource i've found on helping heal my injured sesamoid! I've already read everything I could on the matter on your blog.

[@drblakeshealingsole]

Thank you so very much!! Here's to get healing! Rich

[@locidemos]

Hei Richard, I just found your channel and I cant tell you enough how happy this makes me! I have had pain under my big two since February, pretty sure I injured the sesamoid skikjøring (cross country with dogs) on hard iced trails, which I did 5 to 6 times a week, up to 35km a day. I live very remote in the northern most part of Norway and we do not have any podiatrist or physios specialist on feet up here, I think the closest I found online is several hundred kilometer away. Anyway after visiting the doctor in March and him telling me I just use my feet to much, I finnaly was sent to an x-ray by my physio (that actually considered a sesamoid injury), no results shown on the x-ray, so in July I got a MRI scan taken and it showed a inflammation of the sesamoid bone. I have been on sick leave for 5 weeks now, offloading the foot especially the toes. As of today I am two days pain free and hope to get the okay of trying to walk again. But I was worried how to go from here to not make it flame up right away. I ordered shows with a big toe box, as well as a bigger sole and I am definetly going to create a dancers pad, tape the toe and continue to ice. Hopefully I will heal from this injury (seeing lots of negative and demotivating stories online) and in time can start strengthening the muscels in my feet to prevent future injuries of these bones. Again thank you so much for providing these videos!

[@zhaochenli761]

Hi Sara, how are you doing? I am also kind of pain free only recently, but having a walk outdoors with my hoka shoes still give me some discomfort here and there:(. Did you manage to recover from it?

[@ag9177]

Hi there, how are you feeling these days? I just injured my sesamoid (after I fractured the other ankle - perhaps via compensation?) and would love any good anectodes of recovery. Hope you are healed up and back out with your dogs!

[@locidemos]

Hei, sorry for not answering! I didn't see that I got an answer before now 🙄 I literally just had the sesamoidectomy done to take this bone out. It has been 14 month and after wrong diagnosis and no konservativ treatment given the bone was broken into several pieces. I had surgery yesterday and will hopefully be back out with my dogs in three month time. How are you guys doing?

[@elainedaff8460]

My sesamoiditis developed after bunion surgery due to over correcting. I’ve had this condition for five years.

[@alisondumont814]

Hey Rich, I just came across this video and have passed it along to my nephew who is running track at Fresno State. He has a recurrence of sesmoiditis, and I think your taping and padding techniques could be helpful. Thanks for producing such great videos! Alison D.

[@drblakeshealingsole]

Alison, thank you, I hope the family is great. You heard Drs Valmassy and Van Pelt passed this last year plus. Today I heard Ralph Requa passed. So sad!! Rich

[@rabm1483]

Just found you. Yup its jammed. Arranging insoles asap. Killed my running, my waistband and my wallet.😂 Be good to hear some success stories. All the forums have 4 and 5 year sufferers of this condition!

[@drblakeshealingsole]

Glad to help

[@sandrahargrave1638]

More videos please

[@yjc9620]

I have searched a lot about sesamoiditis treatment. This video is the best one. Thank you!

[@drblakeshealingsole]

Thank you, there is a lot on my blog! Www.drblakeshealingsole.com

[@ganeshgosavi7817]

Thanks Sir

[@drblakeshealingsole]

Welcome!

[@shwimmy11]

Thank you 💕. I had an injury to the tendon in my arch, it moved my sesamoid bones back a few cm and they are barking at me.

[@nebimertaydin3187]

where can we get the material you use to make dancer pad

[@drblakeshealingsole]

www.amazon.com/Adhesive-Padding-Backing-Orthopedic-Cushioning/dp/B0BNHQ9JDN/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?crid=2DOU02P6WDW88&keywords=1%2F8+adhesive+felt&qid=1686785008&sprefix=1%2F8+adhesive%2Caps%2C162&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9zZWFyY2hfYXRm&psc=1

[@bronzethunderbeard1572]

Thank you for your videos - I will have to try this. I have been dealing with what I would have to assume is sesamoiditis in both feet - worse in my right foot for sure. I am a climber and am wondering if it would be best to refrain from climbing for a few weeks and try this with my shoes possibly? It is really frustrating for me as climbing requires putting all my weight on my big toes a lot of the time and I just loathe the idea of not climbing for weeks if not months. Just walking can be painful a lot of the time now, especially the day after a hard climb session.

[@Schydoza]

Are you back to climbing

[@bronzethunderbeard1572]

@@Schydoza yes I am. I realized I really screwed my toes/feet up at the time from climbing shoes that were way too tight and climbing slab too much. and I ended up taking a good 6-8 weeks off to really let my toes recover and wait inflammation/pain to go away. I was off my feet for a day or two until it didn’t hurt to walk then I just took it easy for a while and didn’t even try climbing for at least 6 weeks. My problem was more in my toes then on the bottom of my foot ( I have some bunions forming causing my pain) and I found these small silicone inserts for toes to help with bunions on Amazon they help keep my toes from jamming into themselves so much and causing the pain. Everyone’s pain is different so I can’t speak to your pain or issues but im sure my problem was mainly climbing shoes that were way too tight that was aggravating and causing inflammation in my toes. Get shoes that are looser if they are super tight and Listen to your body and easy up if you’re dealing with something similar , take a couple weeks off if needed and let the pain subside. Just gotta keep trying different things. I still deal with pain in my toes but not nearly as bad as it was. I’m managing it better and have been climbing 2-3 times a week again. Also I try to avoid popping or cracking my fingers and toes now, intentionally cracking my fingers or toes causes pain so I avoid doing that.

[@cpoore949]

I have a broken sesamoid and would like to try the Cluffy wedge. Where can I find the adhesive felt you use? Also, is it helpful to combine these treatments? For example, the spica taping and cuffy pads?

[@drblakeshealingsole]

Amazon sells 1/8 inch adhesive felt. And yes, it can take 3 to 5 treatments to finally help the pain considerably! Rich

[@loganteal2953]

Is there a specific type of felt padding you use? If not, a specific thickness?

[@drblakeshealingsole]

1/8 inch adhesive felt

[@txrn79]

I feel like mine came on super quick. I am on my feet 12 hrs a day. What shoes are best to look for to help this?

[@lesterdaniellopezosorio2139]

Alguien que lo ponga en español

[@vinetime4493]

Hi so i got a sesamoid fracture in my fibular sesamoid and im 21 years old, will this fracture fully heal and would i be able to run and sprint after? How many months does it take? Its been 1.5 months since the injury and i can walk/stand fine but a little pain when i press on the sesamoid

[@drblakeshealingsole]

I find 3 complete months of immobilization followed by 3 more months of keeping the pain between 0-2 while you increase activity slowly! General rule of course! Rich

[@vinetime4493]

@@drblakeshealingsole thanks, will i fully heal though or will i need surgery? So healing takes up to 6 months aslo for this?

[@drblakeshealingsole]

@@vinetime4493 surgery is needed 2-3% of the time, so you should not expect that outcome! Go to my blog for a ton of information www.drblakeshealingsole.com

[@vinetime4493]

@@drblakeshealingsole my doctor told me 4-5 weeks in a boot, i also try to walk on my heel while the injury is healing is that fine?

[@vinetime4493]

@@drblakeshealingsole and so i will fully heal back to normal and be able to run again and play sports right?

[@Soapandwater6]

Jill's Dancer's Pads were a life saver for me! They greatly reduced my pain and allowed me to continue to get around. They stick to your feet so they will stay in place and fit into shoes, and they're washable. Don't get the extra thickness. The regular thickness works best.

[@drblakeshealingsole]

Thank you for your comment. It will help people immensely!! Rich

[@amandaemigh194]

Do you have shoe recommendations after being released from the walking boot?

[@drblakeshealingsole]

Try the Hoka one one line of rocker bottom shoes!

[@locidemos]

@@drblakeshealingsole I heard this a lot and I was just wondering if the toe box is not to tight? I read several places that a wide toe box can help a lot.

[@csm1813]

@@locidemos I would love to find a rocker soled, wide toed running shoe. No luck so far.

[@cherubheart607]

What is the sticky felt pad called? I am having trouble finding that online.

[@Mrsdevsgirl]

dancers pad