What is claw toe and how can we prevent it?

Claw toe is deformity in foot which is caused due to misalignment in the toes. Normally, it affects the third, fourth or fifth toes in one or both feet. This deformity can cause severe pain and disrupted shape in your foot. Claw toes are classified based on the movement of the toe joints. There are two types - flexible and rigid. In a flexible claw toe, the joint has the ability to move and can be straightened manually. A rigid claw toe does not have the ability to move like the flexible ones. Movement in this case is very limited and can be extremely painful. Causes -         Hereditary: Maybe it just runs in your genes and has been transferred over to you. -         Arthritis:  It is a disorder that weakens the cell tissues and leading to joint deformities. -         Improper Shoe gear: Often we wear tight or improper fit shoes; but we don’t realize that in a longer it can lead to deformities like claw toe. -         Strokes: It occurs when blood stops flowing to one area of your brain because of a clot or weak blood vessels that can cause severe nerve damage. Though there are treatments available for claw toe but its better that one opts for prevention method. Those who find early symptoms must go for the preventive methods since if this is delayed can lead to bad pains and long period of discomfort which is hard to imagine. Prefer Shoe gears that are comfortable and doesn’t disrupt blood flow. Avoid shoes that are too narrow, short, or high heeled. These styles of shoe will cause a great deal of pressure on the toes and can cause the toes to become clawed. Excessive shoe pressure will also make an existing claw toe painful and can exacerbate the deformity. Stay away from loose or slip on style shoes as the toes will claw up in order to grip the shoe and hold it on. Try to wear Deep shoes with a lace or a strap when you plan on being on your feet for long periods.

If you are an arthritis patient then ask for arthritic shoes. They are therapeutic shoes that provide comfort and, ease the pain. It even prevents from deformity like claw toes. Never go for small shoes. It such conditions its always better to for a slightly larger option. There are certain exercise which if done on daily purpose can prevent form claw toes to occur and if occurred then can help in not worsening the conditions.

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