Hip Pain, and the Morton’s Toe
Hip pain or pain in the hip joint is a form of arthritis that can be caused by the Morton’s Toe . It is regularly overlooked as a cause of hip pain in and around the hip joint. Over a period of years, a Morton’s Toe can cause many abnormal strains to the hip joint that can result in many painful problems. This wear and tear inside the joint causes a breakdown of the joint cartilage to occur. These problems normally do not appear until mid-life, about fifty years old or later. Besides the classical changes of the bone within the hip joint itself, Morton’s Toe can also cause other forms of arthritis, called non-articulating arthritis. These inflammatory conditions affect the soft tissue as opposed to the bones, such as a bursitis of the hip.
Another way that Morton’s Toe causes hip pain is by irritating the muscles around the hip area. It is well established that Morton’s Toe can be underlying cause for a painful muscle condition known as Myofascial Pain Syndrome. In this condition, any muscle in the body, including the ones around the hip, can be aggravated and become very painful. Many times, patients with hip pain are having Myofascial Pain and not arthritis. Regardless, both arthritis and Myofascial Pain can both be caused by Morton’s Toe. The good news most of these problems can be treated easily with a simple toe pad discussed in the book.
