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Why do the sides of my big toes hurt when i run?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Incurvated toenails: Sounds like you might have incurvated nails incurvated nails curve into the skin on the sides and can cause discomfort. See your doctor.
Answered 9/14/2015
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Side of big toe hurt: The side of the big toe (hallux) hurts when one runs when the toe grips the ground during the running cycle. The hallux does this before propulsion (next phase of the gait cycle). As it grips the ground, the medial side of the toe usually abuts the ground, sustaining friction. As this occurs repeatedly, the medial side of the toe would hurt and/or develop a callus (aka pinch callus) or blister.
Answered 10/2/2015
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