Recently i have been getting pain in my big toe when I walk. I know it can't be any type of fracture because it never aches...it only hurts when I am in the "pushing off" motion. it also doesn't hurt too much to run, but is soar after. What could this be..hyperextended toe....please help and let me know if anyone has ever experienced it. I am icing it, I wear orthodics and good shoes. Thanks alot
Probably an inflamed sesamoid - it could be fractured, but unlikely. Try some ibuprofen or similar.
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If it's an inflamed sesamoid, you need to strengthen your foot so you don't put as much pressure on it. I apologize for the non-technical explanation but this is based on personal experience.
Get a small ball, say a golf ball or a bouncy-ball, and spend some time picking it up and putting it down with the joints of your big toe and second toe. Every once in a while roll the ball under your arch to massage it. You can put the ball in your pocket so you can use it whenever you've got a minute or two free. Also freeze a water bottle and use it to ice massage the bottom of your foot.\
Finally, you may want to put a metatarsal pad in your shoe. You can make one out of craft foam pretty cheaply.
That cleared up my irritated sesamoid problems. Hopefully it will help you too.