How Can Hammertoes Be Treated?
There are many suggestions for successfully treating hammertoes. Buying new shoes with soft, spacious toe boxes is the first order of business. Avoid high heels and other styles with unnatural narrow, pointed toes. It is possible to be stylish without cramping your feet. Shoes by Aetrex, Beacon and Arcopedico are stylish and dressy, yet comfortable and foot-friendly. Treating problems, such as corns and calluses, is the next order of business. If the toes are curling in order to take pressure off of a painful area on the bottom of the foot, addressing that issue will allow the toes to gradually straighten. Gel comfort insoles, corn pads, callus removers or a trip to the podiatrist to treat a wart could be beneficial. If the problem is caused by a problem with the arch that puts too much pressure on the joints of the toes, arch supports may be beneficial. Shoe inserts, as well as custom orthotics are available from Foot Smart. Once the cause of the issue is addressed, toe trainers and s
