08/14/2026
If you're logging serious miles and start feeling a nagging ache right under your big toe joint, it might be sesamoiditis — inflammation of the small bones (sesamoids) that help your big toe move and absorb pressure. 🌲🏃
It's common among runners and anyone who spends a lot of time on hard, high-impact surfaces. The pain often builds gradually and worsens with continued activity — pushing through it usually isn't the answer.
What helps:
✅ Rest from high-impact activity
✅ Cushioned insoles or padding under the joint
✅ Supportive, well-fitted running shoes
✅ Gradual return to training, not jumping right back in
👣 If that ball-of-foot pain has been nagging at your runs, let's get you back on the trail pain-free. Eugene Podiatry is here for runners, hikers, and everyone in between. Schedule your visit with our podiatrists today. 🍃
🔗 https://www.eugenepodiatry.com/schedule-appointment/