Second Toe Bruise Running

The black wreckage that is the second toe on my right foot is known as "runner’s toe," and it’s one of the more common injuries that distance runners suffer. After miles and miles of mashing their toes into the front of their shoes, blood pools under the toenail. While it sounds gross, it’s usually not a serious condition.

One way to prevent sore toes after running is to make sure you’re wearing shoes that fit properly. According to MedlinePlus, wearing shoes that are either too loose or too tight can cause toe problems. You can further prevent sore or bruised toes by using shoe inserts, special shoes, padding or taping.

Bruised toes or foot can also be swollen, painful, and often appear purple or blue. A bruised toe can be caused from a broken toe and fracture. A broken foot or ankle can also cause bruises on top of the foot. Read below for more information on causes and treatment options.

Fracture: Finally, in extreme cases, your sore toe may be a result of a fracture. A cracked or fractured bone can occur over time as a consequence of doing high-impact sports, such as long distance running. The National Health Service (NHS) of the United Kingdom notes that signs of a fracture include severe pain and bruising.

The following are some of the most common causes of toenail bruising: Trauma from a blunt object e.g. when someone stubs his toe, they may end up with a bruised toenail Repetitive use of a toenail e.g. from running or dancing

Black toenails from running are caused by the toes continuously hitting the front of the shoe while running. The constant hitting causes a blister to form under the nail which pushes the nail away from the nail bed.

Many runners complain of toenail pain following a longer distance run, and the pain may result from an excessive amount of blood pooling underneath the toenail or from an ingrown toenail. Bandaging a toenail can help reduce friction when running.

The good news is that you can treat a runner‘s toe quite easily, albeit with a little bit of pain attached. All you need to do is insert a red-hot needle into the middle of your nail. This will help release the blood from under your nail.

The most common cause of a bruised toenail is trauma to the toe itself. While the toenail cannot actually become bruised since it is composed of dead tissues, the skin underneath can become darkened and bruised when blunt force is applied to the toe over the nail bed.

Rest is very important to treat a broken toe. Take a complete bed rest to heal your broken toe. Avoid prolonged running, walking, standing and strenuous exercise. Wear a special boot or shoe while walking to avoid pressure on the broken toe.

Pain, swelling, and bruising are signs of a possible fractured or sprained toe. Pain, swelling. The signs of injury are swelling, bruising, pain and tenderness to touch. The only way to tell if a toe is broken, is an x ray.

A bruised toe can be soaked in cold water for up to 20 minutes. Sitting uncomfortably for long periods of time may cause a bruised toe. An ice pack, which can help with a bruised toe.

How soon you are able to run after breaking your little toe depends significantly on how quickly and how well you treat the break right after it occurs. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), apply ice to your toe for up to 20 minutes at a time after you think it’s broken.

Exercise with a broken toe by focusing on upper-body and core movements that don’t put pressure on your injury. As the pain dissipates, slowly resume your normal workout, but do not do exercises that cause pain as this can slow healing and possibly worsen the injury.

Rest the broken toe. Don’t do the activity that caused the injury in the first place and avoid other activities that place pressure on your toe. Light walking, swimming, or biking may be fine, but avoid running or playing contact sports for several weeks.

I would say the answer is YES– you can run on a broken toe, but like you wrote, it depends on which toe. Mine was just the pinkie toe! http://www.therightfits.com/2015/06/weekly-recap- …

What Causes Bruised Toenail? Trauma/ Injury. Any trauma or injury is a most common cause for bruised toenail. … Wearing Inappropriate Footwear. Ill-fitted footwear or inappropriate footwear can bruise your toe easily. … Long Toenails. Overgrown or long toenails rub inside your footwear; thus causing cutting and bruising. … Heavy Exercise. … Medication. …

Ice packs work wonders for the bruised toenail. The cold temperature heals the inflammation and reduces the bruise. You can do this every two hours for about 10 minutes. It also reduces throbbing pain.

A common reason why toenails fall off is due to repeated trauma . Tight-fitting shoes, a heavy object injuring your toe, or improper pedicure techniques are all to blame for toenails becoming damaged and eventually falling off.

Other Health Issues. Sometimes, problems with feet, and dealing with sensitive skin around the toenails can be linked to other underlying health issues. Some of the more common health issues that cause the sore skin around the toes include: Diabetes. Arthritis. Edema. Excessive sweating (Hyperhidrosis)