{"id":6435,"date":"2019-02-12T21:39:27","date_gmt":"2019-02-12T21:39:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rangetoreel.com\/?p=6435"},"modified":"2019-02-13T22:19:58","modified_gmt":"2019-02-13T22:19:58","slug":"sore-toes-while-hiking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rangetoreel.com\/sore-toes-while-hiking\/","title":{"rendered":"Sore Toes Hiking: Prevention,Treatment, Causes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When we think about hiking injuries there are a few things that come to mind. Sore knees, achy back, sprained ankles, maybe a little bit of hip pain. Sore toes are the last thing that pops and gives most of our minds.
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It doesn’t matter how experienced of a hiker you are, you can quickly start to develop a toe problem. Everybodies<\/g> been there, you start to feel a little bit of pain in your toe and you just continue on your hike. Ignoring all those little signs that something’s wrong only to arrive at Camp with fat swollen toes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sore Toes From Hiking
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How do you prevent sore and swollen toes? Doesn’t matter if it’s caused by blisters, sore toenails or just general information it can all be avoided. Follow these tips to keep your toes feeling like new again.
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Why Are My Toes Sore After a Hike?
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What\u2019s your experience level?  Naturally beginners are going to have a little bit of inflammation after a long hike. It’s just their body’s way of protecting itself after a long grueling hike.
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Until you get a few miles under your belt you\u2019ll just have to deal with a little bit of swelling.  Just pop a few advil and make sure you apply heat and ice at the end of a long day.(don\u2019t ignore blisters and toe nail problems)
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Experienced hikers on the other hand shouldn’t have to deal with much toe pain.  If you\u2019ve still got swollen toes after a few weeks of hiking experience you probably have a problem with your hiking shoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Shoes that get a lot of miles will likely need to have their insoles replaced. Insoles wear out and most of us are too cheap\/lazy to buy new ones. If shoes that have been comfortable for years are just now starting to cause problems do yourself a favor and buy some new insoles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’ve used the standard <\/a>Dr<\/a><\/g> Scholl’s<\/a> insoles for years, but I recently switched over to these Timberland Anti-Fatigue Insoles<\/a> and I absolutely love them. Seems like the Timberland Insoles have a lot more cushion when walking downhill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most Common Causes of Toe Pain
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Remember I\u2019m not a doctor so none of this is actual medical advice.  I\u2019ve just had to deal with a lot of pain throughout the years and want to help you avoid it.
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