Why Is My Toe Bending?

If you have noticed that your second, third, or fourth toe is starting to curl downward like a claw, you might be tempted to blame it on a bad pair of shoes or simply getting older. However, your toe is not just randomly bending. Underneath the skin, a microscopic, relentless tug-of-war is happening between the tendons in your foot—and right now, the wrong side is winning.

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What Toe Spacers Actually Do for Your Feet

If you spend any time on fitness or wellness social media, you’ve probably seen those colorful silicone devices that look like a pedicure tool gone rogue. Toe spacers, also known as toe spreaders or separators, are being marketed as a cure-all for everything from bunions to poor balance.

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