Why do i have 2nd toe pain when i walk 6 weeks after a 2nd grade ankle sprain n what should i do about it?

Instability: Your 2nd toe may be painful due to ankle instability. If we feel unstable we tend to curl our toes more to grab the ground when we walk. If your 2nd toe is the longest this can cause capsulitis or irritation of the joint. Other reasons can be a missed stress fracture from the initial injury. I would have your foot and ankle evaluated and if it is instability a little physical therapy will help.

Have it evaluated.: Cause of pain may include tight shoes, sprain, bursitis, fracture, contusion, neuritis, but of course there are a multitude of other possibilities. Thing that may help minimize your pain include: wearing shoes with a wider toe box, mole skin or felt padding, oral nsaids. Get the feet inspected by a professional to determine the cause of the problem, as treatment varies depending on the diagnosis.