Knee Pain & it’s Relief, & the Morton’s Toe (Long Second Toe)
Knee pain is another form of arthritis that is often caused by a Morton’s Toe (Long Second Toe) . In fact, it is among the most overlooked reasons for why one gets pain in and around the knee joint. Over a period of years, due to pronation, a Morton’s Toe can cause many abnormal strains to the knee joint, resulting in many painful problems. This wear and tear inside the joint causes a breakdown of the joint cartilage to occur. Besides the classical changes of the bone within the knee joint itself, Morton’s Toe can also cause other forms of arthritis. These types of arthritis are called non-articulating arthritis and are inflammatory conditions. They affect the soft tissue as opposed to the bones, such as a bursitis of the knee.
Another way that Morton’s Toe causes knee pain is by irritating the muscles around the knee. It is well established that Morton’s Toe can be an 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 knee, can be aggravated and become very painful. According to Dr. Janet Travell, the Gluteus Minimus and the Vastus Medialis muscles are responsible for this problem around the knee. Regardless, both arthritis and Myofascial Pain can be caused by Morton’s Toe. The good news most of these problems, including knee pain relief, can be treated easily with a simple toe pad.
