Toe spacers aren’t just for pedicures—this simple tool can ease your foot pain
, PhD, a board-certified specialist in orthopedic physical therapy and a Hatha yoga instructor. They explain the noise behind the tootsie trend, and share what you need to know to get started with your own toe spacer routine.nearly identical to the cheapo kind the pedicurist weaves between your to-be-painted toes. And indeed, some are made of the same squishy styrofoam material you see at the salon. But more often these toe spreaders are made of stretchy silicone.
Put simply, they are designed to undo the damage that modern-day shoes inflict on our feet. Naturally, our toes are meant to spread freely and widely, explains Dr. Splichal. For proof of just how mobile our toes are supposed to be, take a peek at some baby feet. Beyond being cute, those little toes are super flexy!Unfortunately, our feet lose that flexibility after spending hours upon hours upon years in slim-fitting shoes.
Over time, this restriction can cause mayhem in your feet, she says. “The muscles and joints become so tight, stiff, and immobile that your feet can’t function optimally,” she says. “And that can lead to pain, not only in the feet but in the ankles, knees, hips and low back.”By separating your toes more than they’re used to, toe spacers gently stretch all the teeny-tiny muscles that surround and support the toes, says Dr. Splichal.
And when your foot is back in its natural alignment? Any pain caused by joint and muscle misalignment and weakness can begin to subside. “Stretching the small muscles and ligaments around the toes and forefoot can be especially beneficial for conditions like hammertoes and neuromas,” says Dr. Splichal. People withBeyond rehabbing and prehabbing foot and toe injuries, Dr. Kelley says toe spacers can also help people reach their athletic potential.
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