Esther, I really appreciate your breaking out the forum into more specific topics such as this one.
I am wondering if "toe spread" is anything I should be concerned about. I have a corn where my 5th toe rubs against the 4th one (not bilaterally). Of course when I contract to form arches the toes just come closer together. Do you have any suggestions or recommendations about this?
I am wondering if "toe spread" is anything I should be concerned about. I have a corn where my 5th toe rubs against the 4th one (not bilaterally). Of course when I contract to form arches the toes just come closer together. Do you have any suggestions or recommendations about this?
6 hours 45 min ago
09/10/2008 - 8:36pm
1 month 4 days ago
05/09/2009 - 2:56pm
I am definitely trying to make it a habit to stand in my heels and not in my forefoot. It just takes practice.
I have been reading about a product called Yoga Toes that spreads overlapping toes out. There are a lot of testimonials at their site (yogapro.com) and you can see pictures. Do you think this would be helpful?
6 hours 45 min ago
09/10/2008 - 8:36pm
1 month 4 days ago
05/09/2009 - 2:56pm
I had purchased some Beech sandals which have helped me to separate my toes. I don't wear them all the time, however, because I discovered that when I wear thong sandals, I tend to spread the space between the big and second toes too much. When I form a slight arch in my foot, the toes all line up very nicely, and my little toe (where the corn forms) is not irritated. At the same time, I focus on bearing weight in the heel.
I think this is going to "turn the tide"!
Kathy
6 hours 45 min ago
09/10/2008 - 8:36pm