Toe Pain at Foot Foundation
The toes play a vital role in balance, stability, and propulsion during walking and running. When the bones, joints, or tendons of the toes are affected, patients may experience pain, deformity, footwear difficulties, or reduced mobility.
Toe conditions can be caused by biomechanical stress, trauma, arthritis, or footwear, and often worsen if left untreated. At Foot Foundation, we provide specialist diagnosis and treatment for all types of toe problems, from structural deformities like hammer toes to acute injuries such as turf toe or fractures.
Common Toe Conditions
Hammer Toes: a deformity where the toe bends abnormally at the middle joint, often causing corns, pain, and footwear irritation.
Claw Toes: a deformity where the toe bends at both joints, curling downward and sometimes overlapping, linked with arthritis or neurological conditions.
Mallet Toes: downward bending of the tip of the toe, usually affecting the second or third toe.
Overlapping Toes: toes that cross over each other, often due to bunions, flat feet, or congenital factors.
Turf Toe: a sprain of the big toe joint caused by forced hyperextension, common in athletes.
Fractures & Trauma: broken toes or crush injuries from impact or repetitive stress.
Our Approach
At Foot Foundation, we use:
Comprehensive assessment – biomechanical and gait analysis to identify underlying causes
Conservative management – footwear advice, orthotics, padding, splints, and exercise therapy
Advanced therapies – shockwave therapy, manual therapy, strengthening, and rehabilitation
Referral pathways – for imaging or orthopaedic care when surgical management is required
Treatment is available at all Foot Foundation clinics: Rosedale, Takapuna, Remuera, Botany, Hamilton, and Tauranga.
