Sesamoiditis is a general description for any irritation of the sesamoid bones. Sesamoid bones are tiny bones within the tendons in the foot that run to the big toe. The sesamoid bones function as a pulley, increasing the leverage of the tendons controlling the toe.

Problems it causes:

The most common symptom of sesamoiditis is pain in the ball-of-the-foot and swelling. The pain often occurs on the medial or inner side.

The pain may be constant, or it may occur with, or be aggravated by, movement of the big toe joint. The pain is often accompanied by swelling throughout the bottom of the forefoot.

What Causes It:

Sesamoiditis is usually caused by repetitive, excessive pressure on the forefoot. Other causes include increased activity, stress fractures, having a high arched foot, and having a bony foot. If you have a bony foot, you may not have enough fat on your foot to protect your sesamoid bones and tendons.

How to help:

Products that will help:

Mens Extra Depth	These Men's extra depth shoes have 1/2“ of soft padding.  That is about 4 times the amount of regular shoes. The insoles are removable to allow maximum depth for custom orthotics with lots of padding. When the bottom of your feet are hurting from pressure, there is nothing like extreme padding.
Brandon

Womens Extra Depth	These Womens's extra depth shoes have 1/2“ of soft padding.  That is about 4 times the amount of regular shoes. The insoles are removable to allow maximum depth for custom orthotics with lots of padding. When the bottom of your feet are hurting from pressure, there is nothing like extreme padding.
Chandelle

Custom Orthotics	A custom orthotic can take the weight of your body and dispense it more evenly through out the foot.  Keeping the foot in a neutral position helps reduce or eliminate most common foot problems. By Adding a metatarsal pad and other modifications to a custom orthotic we can manipulate the foot and help with common aches and pains associated with Sesamoiditis.
EVA

Custom -Rigid	This custom functional orthotic delivers the arch support you need to load body weight into the arch. There is also a cut out for the first metatarsal to rest in. Relief for your pain is maximized with this modification.  When shoes are limited to space for a full length orthotic, this becomes then next best solution.
Rigid

Supportive Sandal	When you suffer from Sesamoiditis you need constant support and cushion.  An easy to slip on sandal with arch support and a 1/2” of cushioning  can help. Use as a slipper around the house or just out outside to get the mail. Works great for short events that require a more attractive look than shoes.
Chloe

Bio Tech Rigid

This over the counter orthotic delivers the arch support you need to load body weight into the arch. Metatarsal pads are also easily added to reduce more pressure from the Metataral bones.  When shoes are limited to space for a full length orthotic, this becomes then next best solution. This is a cost effective solution when custom orthotics are out of budget.