Overlapping Toes
Overlapping fingers are misaligned, causing them to place one on top of the other. It usually occurs on the 2nd or 5th finger. It is a widespread condition that affects the feet, mainly due to genetics or tight shoes.
10% of the Brazilian population has overlapping toes, according to our research “Brazilian Feet”. This condition can affect people of all ages, including newborns.
Causes
Overlapping toes can be inherited or result from wearing the wrong shoes or how you walk, or it can be related to other pathologies. Below are the leading causes of overlapping fingers in adults:
Genetics
You can be born with an overlapping finger or genetically inherit a bone structure from your parents that can develop overlapping fingers later on. There is speculation that having Morton’s toes, the second toe longer than the others could be a sign that you may develop overlapping toes at some point.
Tight shoes
Tight shoes can significantly influence the development of overlapping toes due to little space inside for the feet and toes to fit comfortably. In this way, the best thing to do is to avoid tight shoes, especially those with high heels and pointed toes.
Arthritis
Arthritis is a pathology that can cause joint inflammation and foot stiffness, which can change toe alignment. Rheumatoid arthritis, for example, can alter the foot’s structure, resulting in overlapping toes and a bunion on the big toe.
Risk factors
– Bunion: A bunion can increase the chances of developing overlapping toes.
– Flat feet: are characterized by having a collapsed foot arch. This condition may be associated with an increased risk of developing an overlapping finger.
– Hammer toe: is a pathology where toes bend downwards instead of pointing forward. This placement can cause the fingers to overlap.
Overlapping toe treatment
The first step in treating an overlapping toe is seeking professional help to identify the cause and indicate the most appropriate treatment. Then, make sure to consult a specialist!
Conservative measures are usually the first step in treating a pathology, such as reducing pain and discomfort. Surgery will only be a treatment option if non-invasive treatment does not work.
Conservative treatment
Wearing custom-made shoes: make your feet more comfortable, eliminating discomfort in the area of overlapping toes and preventing the pathology progress. It is essential to avoid using tight shoes;
– Use toe separators recommended by your specialist;
– Wear splints: your specialist may recommend wearing a splint at night to help straighten the overlapping toe;
– Physiotherapy: exercises to straighten your toe, strengthen your foot muscles and relieve pain can make a big difference in your treatment;
– Applying Ice: can help relieve pain and inflammation if the overlapping toe is irritated or if there is a bunion;
– Lose weight: losing weight helps reduce pressure in the overlapping toe area (only if you are overweight).
The solution for overlapping fingers
Feet Without Pain custom-made shoes were developed especially for those with overlapping toes. We aim to increase Brazilians’ quality of life by manufacturing shoes that fit their feet comfortably.
Bespoke shoes have enough space for your feet, preventing the pathology evolution and pain from tight shoes.
Feet Without Pain custom-made shoes are made especially for each person’s feet, with millimetric digital precision, eliminating all the discomfort and stiffness of a generic shoe.
Why wear custom shoes?
The way regular shoes are produced meets the needs of only 80% of the population. The other 20% are people who feel uncomfortable with these shoes, with wide feet, swollen feet, deformities, pathologies, or who spend much time on their feet.
Bespoke shoes accommodate the exact shape of your foot, improving comfort and eliminating the pain of regular shoes.
They are specifically made for each person’s foot, with millimetric digital precision, considering all the details, from foot problems, type of step, and pain. See now other benefits of custom-made shoes:
- Perfect fit for wide feet and swollen feet;
- More comfort;
- Standing longer without pain or discomfort;
- Prevention of disease progression;
- More space to fit a custom insole.
Other foot problems caused by tight shoes
Soreness is the first sign that shoes are tight or uncomfortable. It can press the skin, causing injuries and the bones, developing pathologies, and more severe injuries such as:
- Blisters;
- Calluses;
- Claw fingers;
- Bunions;
- Arthritis;
- Back and knee problems;
- Pain in the soles of the feet.
Custom shoes production process
Our experts accurately capture every measurement of your feet using a 3D scanner designed for creating bespoke shoes. Feet Without Pain is Brazil’s only company to offer this precision technology.
Here, every part of your custom-made shoe is designed and made with quality and precision.
With the information gathered, we create a shape identical to your feet in our 3D printers. We are the first in Brazil to use 3D printers for custom-made shoe molds.
With the mold made precisely for your feet, we begin the shoe manufacturing process, which will be made with quality and speed in 3 working days!
Custom shoes and orthopedic insoles
The tailored shoe eliminates the pain caused by conventional footwear, which can often be tight and uncomfortable. To eliminate pain caused by pathologies, ideally, custom-made shoes are used with a custom-made insole that redistributes pressure on the sole and aligns the joints.
To learn more about insoles, click here.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
How to purchase your custom shoe or insole?
It’s fast and easy! Schedule a free evaluation of your feet with our specialists to buy your custom-made shoe.
Call, send a message to WhatsApp at 4003-8883, or visit: www.pessemdor.com.br/agendamento.
How does the evaluation work?
Upon arriving at a Feet Without Pain branch office, you will be received by a foot, ankle, and knee specialist, who will then fill out a registration form and ask some questions about your pain. Next, the assessment of the feet begins.
The specialist will perform an examination of your feet to understand your foot pains and complaints. Then, using the high-precision 3D scanner device, the specialist captures your feet’ measurements.
We are the only company with a 3D scanner for designing custom shoes. First, with the measurements of your feet, a mold is created using 3D printers, and after that, we start making your shoe.
How long does it take for the shoes and insoles to be ready?
Feet Without Pain produces custom-made shoes in up to 3 days; then, they are sent to your home free of charge!
Is the evaluation free?
Our assessment is completely free! We perform a complete analysis of your feet and legs, and you pay nothing for it!
Do we accept medical insurance?
We do not work with insurance because our assessment is completely free! But you can check if your plan somehow refunds you regarding the shoes!
