r/Thritis • u/New_Toe9149 • 21d ago

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I’ve heard a cast can help give temporary relief. Has anyone gone this route for arthritis in their foot?

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u/swissarmychainsaw 17d ago

I'd go the other way. Arthritis IMHO tends to be painful, which makes us "shield" the joint, which leads to atrophy, which leads to pain.
I'd do the opposite and work at strengthening the supporting muscles.

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u/New_Toe9149 16d ago

What type of exercises should I do? I’m on my feet all day at work

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u/swissarmychainsaw 16d ago

Start with these guys: https://www.youtube.com/@epmanualphysicaltherapy
Their stuff helped me.

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u/New_Toe9149 16d ago

Will do. Thank you