Spread Your Toes™ Series: Sesamoiditis Conservative Care vs. Conventional Care

Want to treat your Sesamoiditis naturally, without surgery or orthotics? Natural Sports Podiatrist Dr. Ray McClanahan discusses natural, conservative and preventive treatments, and compares them to traditionally offered, conventional Podiatric treatments.
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[@jonnyfish76]

You've explained this better than most. ty

[@sl7597]

Dr. Ray for president !!! that's how inspired and great I feel about watching this MOST helpful video !!! however, I am also mad as hell and I am not gonna take it anymore, foot pain that is... I've been to two different Podiatrist, one of which I visited twice and NEITHER, I mean neither EVER told me what Dr. Ray explained in this video.. Sadly, if when I was first diagnosed with Sedamoiditis, had I been told what Dr. Ray said about foot care.. I truly believed that I wouldn't have ended up with THREE neuromas in my left foot!! one of which, cased on this video, I believed was caused because of the Sesamoid bone shifting over to the 2nd toe.. Why isn't the podiatry community waking up and helping their patients heal...... instead, I was given TWO cortisone shots and they didn't even work.. Dr. Ray, keep these videos coming and I wish you could be a consultant for other poditarist!!! they shouldn't be able to get a license without training from you or those who follow your foot philosophy when it comes to "healing"... Thanks Dr. Ray.. LOVE LOVE your videos !!!

[@RoyalCaoCao]

As a bodybuilder, I do a lot of heavy weighted calve raises. Months later, I suffered from sesamoiditis inflammation. This video helped a lot and i'm sure I gained plenty of new knowledge.

[@docmansound1]

I did heavy calf raises frequently for 3 years and it damaged my MTP joint (I got hallux Limitus) and after all that I only put 1 inch on my calves...

[@77devera]

Did you fully recovered from your sesamoiditis?

[@77devera]

Did you fully recovered from your sesamoiditis?

[@RoyalCaoCao]

Lowell Dizon Lmao, my 5 years old comment. Yes I did. I’ve learnt how to use my foot as whole and strengthened the muscles around.

[@Kelly_Beck]

@@RoyalCaoCao Yeah man make a video on what you did to get your foot right, I been dealing with this sesamoid shit for a year and got it from doing heavy calf raises, since then I haven't been doing the raises and it feels better but my calfs are def getting smaller.

[@buffalila]

Thank you for this Video. I am a professional dancer and just got my first sesamoiditis :( i am terrified for the recovery time. it couldn't have come at the worse time. I'm have socks that spree my toes and i KT my big toe in place. Thank you for this video. truly means a lot.

[@magspies]

So interesting, thank you! I thought I'd a bunion starting, but now think it might be Sesamoiditis...either way same thing - proper anatomical shoes, correct toes and time!

[@tgray4496]

Just discovering your video series, and it's making a lot of sense! As a trail runner, I've suffered with sesamoid pain (turf toe, fracture, etc.) for years. It will improve for a short period of time, then return with full force. Have tried all sorts of shoes, mole skin padding, you name it. Just purchased your Correct Toes and am excited to try this more natural approach to running and shoe fit. Thank you!

[@saiiiiiii1]

How are you doing nowadays? Sidelined runner here😢

[@InspiredByBrad]

Thank for for bringing to light the outdated dinosaur-minded foot/shoe methods that have been plaguing us all!

[@DotingOverDoggies]

Are sesamoid bones able to be manipulated back into place by massage and/or chiropractics along with proper shoe wear and correct toe spacers? I’d like to avoid surgery at all costs. Thank you.

[@seawolfxix]

So are you suggesting CorrectToes for sesamoiditis rehab?

[@sheryleasley6052]

I have had a broken fibular sesamoid for over a year and I don't want surgery, will this help with blood flow. What do you recommend?

[@humblecreation8947]

I've watched about 4 videos so far and to me it seams I have very bad feet. I have a lot of these problems. Can majority of these problems be corrected by the shoes that are recommend? I want to avoid surgery at all cost.

[@themovingdance2744]

I can t walk without my CT s! Aaa rocker bottom shoes - I have those as bike boots but they are the only shoes I can wear with no pain. I m HEDS hypermobile so can’t have padding at all

[@kaylaperson4778]

Hi what shoes would you recommend to wear for everyday

[@jtjoser]

Hi Ive been dealing with sesamoiditis for over 3 months now. I was put on a cam walker and given anti inflammation meds (zorvolex) I stopped taking the meds cause I don't like all the drugs in my body. I recently bought these correct toes. How long per day should I wear them? When can I start seeing results? I'm at a desperate point now, nothing has been helping and I had to stop my running. Ive been on an anti inflammatory diet, stretching and rolling my calves nothing is helping. What else aside the correct my toes device would you suggest?

[@correcttoes]

We're so sorry to hear you've been struggling with sesamoiditis. Happily, a lot of our customers have found a lot of success through using Correct Toes! We're glad to hear that you've purchased a pair for yourself. For information on wear-time, check out your manual or our website here: www.correcttoes.com/ In terms of results, they vary too greatly for us to be able to estimate, especially with more complex issues. Aside from Correct Toes, we've found healthy footwear is enormously helpful for many of our customers, especially when used in conjunction with the Correct Toes. Again, check out our website for additional information! Good luck, and if you have additional questions, feel free to give our office a call at 503-243-2699.

[@disasterblast]

it hurts so much, i can't even move m big toe without immense pain.

[@CandyLamb]

Thank you so much for this video! I've been under the care of a podiatrist for months and have had no relief despite cortisol injections and custom orthotics. She knows I wear danskos which do have an elevated heel and is a rocker style shoe, but said nothing. Can you please make a shoe recommendation?

[@correcttoes]

Hi CandyLamb-- if you go to our website there is a recommended shoe list under the "resources" section. That list can give you some good options to start with!

[@laudemgloriae3]

I’ve heard of people wearing Hoka shoes to help stabilize the sesamoid bones, especially as a next step out of the boot. I heard they have wide toe boxes too. I think however, that they bend up a little like traditional running shoes. Any thoughts on the Hoka shoes? As for me, I guess I’m asking for the future because for now my 20 month fracture that I only realized 4 months ago, has a piece of bone floating to the side of my metatarsal. It hurts there as well. Getting a cat scan next week to get a better idea if it’s a piece of my sesamoid bone. I thought I could avoid surgery but maybe not .... :(

[@correcttoes]

Hi there :) Thanks for the thoughtful question! Overall, we look at 5 fundamental features in a shoe to consider it "foot healthy"- one of which is being flat from the heel to the ends of the toes. As you mentioned, the bend in the shoe/ toe spring tends to weaken the feet by dorsiflexing the toes (extending the toes upward) and overstretching the plantar fascia. This article and linked video below goes over those 5 features and will hopefully serve as a jumping off point in your shoe search: www.correcttoes.com/foot-help/the-fundamental-five/ We hope that your doctor visit went well! Have a happy rest of your summer.

[@mtb_newbie9184]

I have had tibial sesamoid fracture with pain in right foot for 3 years. Then a few months ago found out had same thing in left foot after I starting have pain there. I was scheduled for surgery to have sesamoidectomy until I found out about correct toes. I wish I would have heard about them earlier and could have saved my left foot! Anyways my symptoms are much better in both feet when wearing the correct toes and recommended footwear. I Have been wearing for 3 months. Wondering if my sesamoid fractures can actually heal with these correct toes?

[@stellamarisrobles7037]

sesamoiditis

[@asuakoprincecharles2525]

Hi Dr. I have developed sesamoid bone fracture and I am now using the conventional mode of treatment. Immobilisation and it has reduced my pain threshold . Although , I feel it but it’s not as it use to before. Please can you recommend me some shoe types that can help ?

[@SumedhKadoo]

Check out shoes which have wide models. Different wide sizes like 2E and 4E

[@abby7070]

I'm curious why my physician wouldn't mention something like this. the sesamoid closest to the inside of my foot is giving me lots of pain so the doc gave me an air cast walking boot but it doesn't seem to be helping.. only the inflammation and swelling is down but it hurts much more.

[@Junomaster2006]

Is your physician black?

[@LGH27]

Same with me. I was in a walking boot for 3 months with minimal changes. I also tried hokas and they made everything worse. I'm trying toe correctors now and altra shoes hopefully that helps more! I was told my bunion created this problem but my doc gave me no ideas on how to correct allignment. This video did :)

[@glenwilliams6107]

mrs fabulous same here..but on tge xray my sesmoid the outter one is larger than my left foot...the doctors dont want to do surgery (VA) BECAUSE THEY SAY I WILL LOSE MOBILITY...the injections only last a few weeks pain is unbearble..i contrantly shave the area..the padding is useless.I can still move my big toe in all directio s tho...what do i do doc....Retired Soldier I wore boots for 24yrs..my padding is pushed up..what do i do now?

[@correcttoes]

Hi Glen, We appreciate you checking out the video! Unfortunately, we are not able to offer medical advice online. If you are able, please call our office at 503-243-2699, and we can see about scheduling you a remote consult with Dr. Potter, one of the doctors who works in our clinic. Alternatively, check out www.nwfootankle.com/foot-health/drill/3-problems/34-sesamoiditis for some more information on sesamoiditis and general treatment practices!

[@joeamerican3906]

correcttoes hey...I need to buy some work boots. I was wondering if you have any recommendation that provide the wide toe box and with a zero drop or no heal elevation. I look forward to hearing from you. Thanks in advance.

[@raymcclanahan6899]

Hi Joe-- We love the Lems Boulder Boot!

[@joeamerican3906]

I actually am planning to purchase several... I need one that is similar to a traditional work boot....I would like to have a zero drop/large toe box steel toe work boot. I am googling as we speak...thanks for your recommendation.

[@HumbledGoat]

@@joeamerican3906 Any luck finding one in the last 5 years? Haha

[@tonydanielleirby9180]

So am I understanding correct that arch support orthotic is not the best idea. ( my foot Dr wants me to sped $600 on them! I AM wearing Altra Olympus 4. Wide toe 0 drop and still having some pain. If orthotics with arch supports are bad I'll gladly save the $$$.

[@LGH27]

Yeah I bought hokas thinking they were the best for this but they were SO irritating. I had no idea why...after watching this I learned it's the rocker bottom!!

[@timm2069]

Can sesamoiditis be completely cured/healed?

[@correcttoes]

+timm2069 Thank you for your question. Once natural foot alignment is restored the sesamoids begin to go back into their proper place. The length of time may differ from one person to another, but the end result will be healing of sesamoiditis. Hopefully that helped answer your question and we have linked another video that may help. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rX2vm6p3j7ueqLs

[@blessinggoodthings3124]

timm2069 exactly my question I have sesamoiditis on both big toes it is very painful I struggle to walk and in constant pain I have followed all the advice given to me by my podiatrist and orthopaedic consultant but nothing seems to work. I am scare it will not be cured by I am believing God for a miracle.

[@zhaochenli761]

@@blessinggoodthings3124 hi, are you okay right now with your sesamoid?

[@mothman4676]

I have turf toe and a sesmoid fracture. It seems to never completely heal. Every time I think its good to go, it flares up again. I'm at my wits end

[@correcttoes]

That sounds extremely frustrating. We'd be happy to try and schedule an appointment with you, either here in Portland, Oregon or through a remote consult--call our office at 503-243-2699, and we can certainly try and find something that works for you. These issues can be pretty pernicious, but you can beat them!

[@fireballfitness170]

2:43...two spring in athletic shoes...

[@nebimertaydin3187]

so no correct toe for this one?

[@correcttoes]

We're not sure what you mean?

[@fisherohvf-men623]

one word...PROLOTHERAPY!

[@themovingdance2744]

So bad !