hammertoes

[Guest guest]

Laurie,

I have hammertoes, but no pain and blankets don't bother me. But this

could be due to any of the following:

1) stretching my foot/toes daily

2) orthotics in my shoes cause my toes to lie flat/straight

3) shoes with a wider toe box (like New Balance)

4) changing shoes often

5) having no sensory problems with my feet

6) not wearing socks at all

7) spending time each day barefoot

~ Gretchen

[Guest guest]

Gretchen,

You're very lucky that you don't have problem/s with your toes. Aside from what

you've mentioned,(see what Gretchen wrote) the ff: have been mentioned: Avoid

shoes w/ pointed toes; laced shoes are roomier and adjustable; select

comfortable athletic shoes w/ cushioned insoles; avoid vinyl plastic shoes since

they don't breathe when your feet perspire. Buy shoes at midday since feet are

smaller in the am swell throughout the day ask for just the right fit.

Also to Gretchen...what kind of orthotics are you wearing in your shoes?

Any comment/s from the rest? Nilo, my son can benefit from any suggestion.

Thanks,

Tessie

[Guest guest]

Hi Amy,

This is caused by distal muscle atrophy mostly. Good supportive shoes

with a wide toe box area may be of help, also I find that nightly foot

massages which not only massage the metatarsal pads, but also gently

stretch out each toe is really helpful. My toes look and feel straighter in the

morning after a good night's rest. Hard to say if anything can stop it, but the

shoes, maybe even orthotics may help align the toes more like mine do.

~ Gretchen

[Guest guest]

Hi Amy,

Mine were doing the same thing until I was fitted for shoes. Turns out

my shoes were a size too small. Since I've started wearing a larger

shoe size, my toes have straightened out. Might be worth checking...

Tonya