Broken toes typically cause a variety of symptoms such as pain, stiffness, swelling, and bruising, that will keep you off your feet. Following an injury, it is extremely important to follow your doctor’s instructions and adequately rest the foot, apply ice, elevate it, and take medications to manage pain. Broken toes can be debilitating injuries, but as this injury heals, you may be able to begin working out again. Low-intensity, low-impact exercises, strength training, and stretching can help ease you back into your workout routine. You should always follow the advice of your doctor, and run your workout plans by them prior to beginning. If you have a broken toe, it is suggested that you are under the care of a podiatrist. 

Broken toes may cause a lot of pain and should be treated as soon as possible. If you have any concerns about your feet, contact one of our podiatrists from Bruening Foot & Ankle. Our doctors will treat your foot and ankle needs.

What Is a Broken Toe?

A broken toe occurs when one or more of the toe bones of the foot are broken after an injury. Injuries such as stubbing your toe or dropping a heavy object on it may cause a toe fracture.

Symptoms of a Broken Toe

• Swelling
• Pain (with/without wearing shoes)
• Stiffness
• Nail Injury

Although the injured toe should be monitored daily, it is especially important to have a podiatrist look at your toe if you have severe symptoms. Some of these symptoms include worsening or new pain that is not relieved with medication, sores, redness, or open wounds near the toe.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our offices located in Covina and Alta Loma, CA . We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot care needs.