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A member asked:
Went on a trip for 8days. a lot of walking. last night im back home, my left big toe is numb. only the area around mid distal phalanx is numb. its been a day and still the same, what happened? no wounds/back injury? how long to wait to heal?
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From the way you ambulate during your hikes you placed pressure on the hallux inter-phalangeal joint on the medial side placing pressure on the digital nerve. Not uncommon. Try an insole to protect area. Custom orthotics would also help.
Answered 8/28/2022
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