Hammer Toe Treatment in Whitby
Hammer toes occur when the small toe joints bend abnormally due to muscle and tendon imbalance. This can lead to rubbing on the top of the toe, painful corns, calluses under the ball of the foot, and difficulty fitting shoes. We provide assessment and treatment for hammer toes at our Whitby clinic.
What Is a Hammer Toe?
A hammer toe develops when the tendons on the top or bottom of the toe pull unevenly, causing the toe to curl upward.
This deformity can lead to:
Corns on the top of the toe
Calluses under the metatarsal heads
Pain in the ball of the foot (metatarsalgia)
Why Hammer Toes Develop
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Tendon imbalance
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Footwear with a shallow toe box
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Pressure on the metatarsal heads
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Toe deformity pushing downward during gait
Symptoms
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Crooked or curled toes
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Corns on the top of the toe
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Calluses under the ball of the foot
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Pain when wearing shoes
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Pressure during walking
Treatment Options for Hammer Toes
Footwear Changes
Shoes with a deep toe box reduce pressure on the top of the toe.
Exercises
If the toe is still flexible, strengthening the small foot muscles can help maintain straighter alignment.
Silicone Toe Crest
A custom silicone toe crest helps stabilize the lesser toes during the heel‑lift phase of gait.
Surgery
If the toe is rigid or painful, surgery can be performed to straighten the toe.
When to Seek Treatment
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Pain in shoes
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Corns or calluses forming
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Difficulty walking
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Toe becoming rigid
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Metatarsalgia symptoms
Hammer Toe Treatment in Whitby
We assess toe alignment, footwear, gait mechanics, and pressure points to determine the best treatment plan for your hammer toes.
Book an Appointment
Book an appointment, if you’re dealing with painful hammer toes, corns, or pressure in your shoes, we can help. Our chiropodists assess toe alignment, footwear, and gait mechanics to create a treatment plan that reduces pain and improves comfort.