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Why does the side of my foot hurt when i flex my big toe a certain way?

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I only know : Of one way to flex a toe and that would be downward. I am not sure what you mean by a certain way... Having said that the flexor tendon can be putting pressure on a nerve or something and you may be getting referred pain....

Answered 11/23/2014

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