We exert a lot of pressure on our feet while walking and running. This leads to many foot problems also called foot disorder. People often suffer from a common foot disorder called claw toes. Claw toe refers to the abnormalities in the toe, which result in severe pain. It is a common foot deformity developed in many people. These toes do not have proper shape. They look odd and even hurt. Even simple activities become difficult for you. In this disorder there is contraction in the end as well as middle joints, which leads to severe pain. Your ability to move reduces. You feel pain while walking. Joints curl downwards as ligaments have tightened. The tissue becomes unnaturally tight.
Claw toes occur due to a muscle imbalance. Muscle imbalance may be due to arthritis or a neuromuscular disorder. Wearing very short shoes or high heels are one of the causes of claw toes. Without treatment claws toes get aggravated which lead to a permanent irregularity.
These claw toes dig down your shoe soles and create painful calluses. Claw toes also occurs due to nerve damage. Nerve damage is caused by ailments like diabetes. Trauma and inflammation may lead to claw toe deformity. |
