Hallux Rigidus, self-manage or clinical interventions

ChrisG9

Hello

I've got quite severe Hallux Rigidus in my right foot, with a couple of bone spurs at the bottom of the toes. After many years running, I am now limited to walking which is uncomfortable even in shoes that have specialised insoles made by my local hospital.

For the last year, I have attempted to self-manage the pain by adapting what I do, epsom salt baths, upping the turmeric etc, yet now at a point where I am considering more clinical interventions. I have been pondering if this would help with my symptoms, yet don't want to make my situation worse, increase the pain and lesson my mobility.

I guess I'm asking if anyone has been in this situation, what made them decide to go down the clinical route and if this helped matters.

Thanks

Chris

Ellen

Hello @ChrisG9

I can quite understand your need to get as informed as possible before making any decisions about your Hallux Rigidus.

I hope this helps I've done a quick search for you with all the threads on the condition:

https://community.versusarthritis.org/search?domain=all_content&query=hallux%20rigidus&scope=site&source=community

Best of luck and please if you don't mind posting to let us know how you get on it might help someone else in your position in the future.

Ellen.