What to Do About Big Toe Joint Pain/Hallux Limitus
Hallux limitus, sometimes called hallux rigidus if it’s more severe, is decreased motion in the big toe joint. It’s caused by a variety of biomechanical and hereditary factors, but basically represents a spectrum of arthritic changes in the joint that prevent motion and cause pain. Early changes in the joint may manifest themselves as a large bony spur on top of the first metatarsal head. This is caused by repetitive trauma over the years and jamming of the toe into the me
