I have a swolen toe joint on the second toe along on my left foot. I went to see specialist who told me that it was caused by the way I walk. I also have a small bump on the top of foot & heel, which I presumed untill then was the shape of my foot. I roll my feet to the side when I walk. I was sold arch supports to solve these problems. I have been wearing them for about a week. I am now worried because overnight my third toe along on the same foot has become very swolen and the joint seems to look angled to the side. Are the arch supports worsening the problem? I am only 26 and didn y expect to have any joint problems at my age!
Hello, Based on your description of your foot complaints, there seems to be some alignment problem in your toes and foot. Most of the toes and foot problem are due to improper or ill-fitting footwear. As you have already visited a specialist you need not have to worry too much. The arch support footwear take some time to get adjusted and hence that maybe one of the reason you are getting the pain.  The custom-made footwear and arch supports take some time to get used to, and only after you use them you will notice problems in there fitting. This most commonly needs some minor modification by your Orthosis specialist. I would recommend you to wait for a few days and if the problem persists to visit an Orthosis (footwear specialist) specialist and get it modified. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care 