Hallux rigidus is Latin for stiff big toe, which is the main symptom of this condition. It’s a type of degenerative arthritis that affects the joint where your big toe (hallux) attaches to your foot.

All runners, regardless of ability or history of foot problems, will benefit from stronger, more competent feet—particularly the big toe, or hallux. Hallux mobility and stability are critical to how ...

Big toe pain often results from injury or minor underlying medical conditions. Arthritis, fractures, and gout may all cause pain in all parts of the big toe. Most cases of big toe pain are easily ...