Everything in the human body is interconnected. Violation of the functionality of one of its organs can lead to inflammatory processes in others. Sometimes it happens that one disease manifests itself with completely different, unusual symptoms. For example, if the cardiovascular system is impaired, pain in the big toe may occur. Moreover, it can be of a completely different nature. So what should you do if your big toe hurts? And how can you independently determine whether this symptom signals a pathology or not? Let's talk about this.
Finger flexibility
Fingers are a real storehouse of information related to psychology, stimuli and human origins.
When the fingers deviate back 45 degrees or more, a person is characterized by SPONTANEOUSNESS. He often takes on several things at once. Such a person lacks organization. FREEDOM is above all for him. Such people are able to achieve success if someone organizes their life.
If the fingers cannot be tilted back more than 10 degrees from the vertical, this indicates a person’s general tension, prolonged stress, complex mental processes and resistance to spontaneity. Such a person is constantly under a certain pressure.
Sometimes all the fingers of the hand have a certain inclination - either towards the thumb or away from it.
If the fingers are inclined towards the thumb, we are dealing with a person of poor inner world. There is no peace and balance in it. He needs someone else, some external force that would allow him to feel like himself. A person lives only when someone needs him.
Much less common is the opposite arrangement of fingers, that is, a palm in which all fingers are deviated from the thumb. This speaks of avoidance of life's problems, of introversion. Internal impulses are present, but the person does not want to face real life, preferring to exist in the world of illusions, in the “personal world of fantasy.
Shapes, stones, metal
The shapes of thumb rings can be completely different. And here we start again with men. Most often, a ring is placed on the thumb. In the modern world, men prefer rings without stones or with one black stone, for example, onyx. The area of the ring must be flat or have an engraving.
Often men's thumb rings resemble wedding rings. But if in front of you is a man whose hands are decorated with tattoos, and his thumb is a huge ring made of white metal with a pattern in the form of a skull, incomprehensible symbols or hieroglyphs, then there can only be two meanings: in front of you is a rock musician or a biker, or, just a fan of a certain band.
Celtic designs are also popular with people who prefer to wear a ring on their thumb. If for the creators of these ornaments they meant hierarchy in society, today few people realize what is engraved on the ring. If you decide to get a ring with a Celtic pattern, be sure to find out what exactly the design means, what exactly you will tell others about yourself with such a ring, so as not to get into an awkward situation. This is especially true for those who put a ring on their finger as a talisman or amulet.
If you don’t want to understand intricate designs, but have a great desire to buy one or more of these thumb rings, choose a neutral option. One popular pattern is hands holding a heart.
Silver rings
The cost of rings made of the highest standard 925 silver is several tens of times lower than the cost of rings made of gold. Silver is a very malleable and rewarding metal; it can be used to make very complex products that will still be affordable. It is used to create various figures, snakes, leaves, flowers, petals, and more.
If you want to have several different shapes of rings, then silver is just the most suitable metal.
Fact! The cost of silver rings is lower than that of some types of jewelry, but the former are made of noble metal. Silver is easy to care for. In addition, it will outlast a fashionable, expensive and useless accessory from “designers” for many years.
“I want a gold ring, but I can’t afford it.” Today, silver rings with gold overlays are not much more expensive than silver rings, but still look gold. Such plates do not wear off like gold plated, and the ring will look very expensive.
Gold rings
Choose a ring shape that won't catch on your dress or tights, rip your clothes, or snag on your bag. Why does this apply specifically to the gold ring? Yes, because it is quite expensive to change it daily. Choose a shape that is comfortable for you and remember that the ring on your thumb can easily slip off and be easily lost. Therefore, the size of the ring must be very accurately selected.
It is advisable to buy a ring for any finger not in the evening or early in the morning. In the morning your fingers are thinner than during the day, and by evening your hands swell, so the ring can press on you and you will buy the wrong size.
The width of the ring is no less important when choosing. You need to understand that rings only complement the image. They should not stand out from the general ensemble of accessories, clothing, and simply the inner mood. And, if you don't feel confident or confident that you can wear a rather extravagant ring, then you shouldn't get it. Everything matters - width, shape, inlay. Remember, a ring on the thumb is a challenge to a sexually liberated person. And even people unfamiliar with psychology perceive it that way. If you are not ready to experiment, think ten times before putting it on this particular finger.
Finger placement
The fingers take a natural pose for the person’s character.
The wide distance between the thumb and the side of the palm indicates that its owner is a generous person, loving freedom and independence, intolerant of restrictions.
Qualities such as the low position of a long thumb often indicate a person’s nobility.
If the index finger (Jupiter finger) and middle finger (Saturn finger) stand at a great distance from each other, the person is extremely independent, reasonable, and not inclined to trust the opinions of others.
When the middle finger (Saturn) and ring finger (Apollo) are separated, the person does not particularly care about the future, he can be classified as a bohemian type of person, cannot stand rigor and formality.
Widely spaced ring finger (Apollo) and little finger (Mercury finger) indicate a person’s independence in action.
He acts as he sees fit, without caring what others think.
The distance between your fingers is a very useful and accurate indicator. The combination of distances between fingers can be different.
More often, freedom of thought coexists with freedom of action; the connection of the middle and ring fingers determines concern for tomorrow.
In the case when all the fingers of the hand are widely spaced, a person easily makes acquaintances, completely disregarding the conventions of etiquette.
If his fingers are spaced very wide, he is a “shirt guy.”
Pay attention to the long, straight, not very flexible thumb of a person, in the context of a clear line of the head - this is a strong character.
Why pain may appear in the big toe
It is worth noting that the appearance of pain in the toe can occur both as a result of exposure to external and internal factors.
External factors mean:
- Finger injury. It can occur due to a strong blow or bruise. Most often accompanied by aching pain, redness of soft tissues or bruising.
- Wearing uncomfortable shoes. This factor also leads to damage to the big toe. If the shoes are very narrow, then they constantly compress the phalanges of the toe, which leads to severe pain. This symptom can also appear as a result of wearing high-heeled shoes or shoes that do not match the size of a person’s feet.
- Ingrown nail. This problem occurs as a result of the nail plate of the thumb growing into the soft tissues, which causes inflammation and pain. However, most often it is acute in nature and may be accompanied by a purulent process.
- Excessive physical activity. For this reason, pain in the big toe occurs in most cases among athletes and dancers who often have to stand on their toes. And this puts a lot of stress on the joints, causing them to become inflamed and painful.
- Corn. Carefully examine the surface of your big toe. Perhaps the appearance of pain is associated precisely with the formation of a callus on it. If it is present, then trying to get rid of it yourself by piercing or cutting is unnecessary. This can lead to infection, which will lead to serious complications. In this case, it is better to seek help from a cosmetologist or surgeon.
Pain in the big toe may also indicate the development of certain diseases (internal factors). For example:
- Gout. This is a fairly serious disease, which is characterized by the accumulation of uric acid in the body. It negatively affects the joints, provoking inflammatory processes in them, which causes pain. Moreover, the pain syndrome with this disease is most often observed precisely when a person is in a state of complete rest, that is, during sleep.
- Arthritis. This disease is characterized by inflammatory processes in the joint tissues and their resolution. In most cases, pain with this pathology occurs not only in the thumb, but also in other parts of the body where small joints are located.
- Arthrosis. It is also an inflammatory disease, but it causes deformation of the joints, which leads to decreased mobility of the thumb and thickening of connective tissues. If treatment for arthrosis is not started in a timely manner, this can lead to deformation of the entire foot.
- Diseases of the blood vessels of the lower extremities (endarteritis, atherosclerosis, etc.), which occur as a result of hypothermia and frequent physical activity.
- Diabetes. This disease is accompanied not only by pain in the big toe. It is also characterized by external changes in the skin of the foot. It becomes pale, dry, and painful cracks appear on its surface.
- Valgus deformity of the thumb (popularly this pathology is called a bunion). Accompanied by the appearance of a bone growth on the finger and its deformation. Pain with this disease most often occurs when walking, especially in narrow and uncomfortable shoes.
All these pathologies are quite serious, and therefore you should not hesitate to treat them. Unfortunately, most of them cannot be completely eliminated. However, it is still possible to stop the inflammatory processes and further deformation of the feet. For this, various medications, exercise therapy, electrophoresis and other modern treatment methods are used.
Thumb
People with strong thumbs often occupy dominant positions.
There is quite a bit of scientific evidence that the development of the palm parallels the development of the brain.
The thumb and fingers are connected to parts of the brain that determine aspects of consciousness such as:
- self-control (thumb);
- ego (index);
— order (medium);
- creativity (unnamed);
- tongue (little finger).
The complex development of instinctive centers located in the “old” parts of the brain is reflected in the palm of a person.
The most important finger is the thumb.
He talks about the development of self-control and defines the most important features of human nature (it must be said that apes have only the rudiments of thumbs).
The thumbs oppose the rest of the fingers and make a grip.
Thanks to them, a person can make grasping and throwing movements - and it was precisely this property that determined the dominant position of man in nature.
The size of the thumb determines the potential for willpower, logic, vitality and self-control.
A long, straight thumb indicates that a person has willpower and is adaptable to life.
A person with a small, crooked “thumb” often prefers to go with the flow, completely subject to the influence of external forces.
People with an overly flexible thumb remain children throughout their lives.
They are very sociable and cheerful. They flutter through life, enjoying the scent of the flowers around them.
Such people always strive for variety and try in every possible way to make their work bright, entertaining and interesting.
Symptoms of arthrosis of the fingers
Symptoms and treatment of arthrosis of the finger joints can vary significantly depending on the stage of the disease and the patient's perception. Often, mild discomfort in the joints and increased muscle fatigue are attributed to fatigue and ignored until constant excruciating pain appears. But the sooner treatment is started, the more fully the functionality of the fingers will be preserved in old age and the higher the quality of life will be in subsequent years.
First stage.
The disease begins with a feeling of aching hands, numbness or tingling, and sometimes manifests itself as shooting pains. Carrying out everyday duties becomes more difficult - fingers get tired faster, a dry and rough crunch appears in the joints (not to be confused with a “healthy” ringing sound!), and clicks when bending. I want to give my hands a rest. Pain is usually felt only during exercise. In a relaxed state, the fingers still ache and cause discomfort for some time. Stiffness in movements is increasingly observed; before activities that require manual dexterity, there is a need to “warm up” and stretch the fingers. The joints become swollen. If you have cardiovascular diseases, your hands begin to react to changing weather.
Second stage.
At this stage, a strong narrowing of the joint space occurs (up to 50%), and the inflammatory process increases. The skin over the joints often becomes hot. The pain tends to be continuous and may not stop even at night. After work and in the mornings, swelling and stiffness of the fingers are observed. The phalanges noticeably thicken, and the ligaments shorten, clumsiness appears in movements, which makes manipulation with small objects (needles, threads, small coins and buttons) more difficult. On the sides of the joints, characteristic thickenings of connective tissue (the so-called Heberden and Bouchard nodes) appear, filled with synovial fluid - the cysts are especially clearly visible when viewed from the back of the hands. Tactile and temperature sensitivity of the fingers is greatly reduced. It becomes almost impossible to relax your hands without warm baths - the muscles are constantly tense. The amplitude of voluntary movements is noticeably reduced, and spasms appear.
Third stage.
At the last stage of the disease, the fingers practically do not bend, ankylosis and persistent contractures may appear. The pain is constant, debilitating, and often causes depression in patients. The phalanges of the fingers between the joints become thinner due to muscle tissue degeneration. Even simple everyday tasks - for example, holding a cup - are practically inaccessible to the patient. He needs the help of others. Deformation of the joints and changes in the shape of the hand are clearly visible. In advanced cases, necrotic changes in tissues are possible.
If you want to take a quick test and understand whether you should worry, you will find this article about the symptoms and treatment of osteoarthritis helpful. However, the best solution would be to contact a rheumatologist or orthopedist at the first opportunity - only clinical diagnostic methods will help to definitively confirm or refute the diagnosis.
Forefinger
The length of the index finger is assessed relative to the ring finger.
If the index finger is at least a millimeter longer than the ring finger, it is considered long.
A long index finger speaks of a carefully hidden but strong thirst for power and control. Such people have innate authority and strive to control others in everything.
They are ready to work persistently to achieve personal goals. Such people are well aware of their own worth and consider themselves worthy of everything they achieve.
Spiritual Integration – the method of Konstantin Dovlatov
In a conflict that triggers the psychosomatics of hand injuries, what is important is not what happened, but how exactly the conflict is experienced in the internal reality of a person, that is, the content of the conflict. How it is experienced at the level of spirit, soul (psyche) and body.
It is the unique methods of Spiritual Integration of Konstantin Dovlatov that allow
- in the shortest possible time, safely and environmentally, with a predictable positive result, eliminate the disturbances caused by the conflict of self-depreciation, characteristic of the psychosomatics of hand injuries and the psychosomatics of injuries of the thumb of the right hand, at all levels of its experience.
- Trace the original cause of the conflict, even if it was while a person was still in the womb or in the life of his ancestors.
- If a detected conflict is processed as quickly as possible, then no hand injuries occur.
Having mastered such a tool as Spiritual Integration , a person gets the opportunity to independently monitor and eliminate these conflicts in a timely manner, and, therefore, change his inner reality and heal it. Conflicts and traumatic situations can be repeated in life, but a person, having mastered the method of Spiritual Integration, can turn these traumatic incidents into a resource. Those tracks that previously triggered the psychosomatics of the fingers of the right and left hands are now lived without the need for these pathological changes to occur.
Middle finger
This is the longest finger of the hand. He talks about a person’s consistency, psychological stability, internal values and harmony.
The middle finger metaphor is “wall.” It represents stable, serious mental structures.
We are talking about concepts such as patriarchy, orthodoxy, rules, restrictions, authority, career, conviction, life values.
The normal length of the middle finger is half a phalanx longer than the index and ring fingers.
The middle finger is often crooked. We live in times when boundaries, walls and value systems have collapsed, and this is reflected in our palms.
Modern society is rapidly moving away from orthodoxy. Today, many people are abandoning values such as duty and logic.
People with a crooked middle finger have a unique understanding of life values.
What irritates them most is when they are called ordinary. They suffer from clashes with bureaucracy and rules. They don’t want to feel like a “cog” in a huge system.
The middle finger can be considered long if it is longer than the neighboring ones by more than half a phalanx.
This sign speaks of the systematization of knowledge, respect for the chosen authority or value system. The knowledge of such people is detailed, methodical and practical. People with a long middle finger can even be called pedants. They are attracted to history and traditions.
This finger is typical for scientists, teachers, administrators, as well as for people working within a hierarchical, bureaucratic system. For example, they can easily understand instructions for complex electronic devices.
People with a short middle finger cannot stand any rules or restrictions.
However, a short middle finger can also have a positive effect. This finger can be found among inventive, creative people, innovators, anarchists, athletes - who need to take to new heights, breaking through the wall of established concepts.
Clinical picture
Pain in the thumb area can be different - aching, sharp, twitching or dull. As a rule, if the pain syndrome is severe and there are no obvious reasons for this (trauma, ingrown toenail, etc.), then this signals inflammatory processes in the body.
Under no circumstances should such pain be tolerated. You need to see a doctor. Because if the cause of its occurrence is not eliminated in time, serious health complications may arise.
It is worth noting that other manifestations of the disease are very important for making a diagnosis. For example:
- burning and itching of the feet and fingers;
- redness of soft tissues;
- numbness of the finger;
- feeling of coldness in the finger or a rush of heat;
- decreased activity, etc.
The time of onset of pain also plays a big role in diagnosing diseases. Most often it occurs when walking. But it happens that pain occurs only during physical activity or at night, when a person is at complete rest.
It would seem that all these are little things, but for a doctor they are all of great importance. Therefore, at your first appointment, you should tell your doctor:
- frequency of pain in the big toe;
- nature of the pain syndrome;
- the duration of its manifestation (1-2 minutes or maybe several hours);
- how long have you been experiencing this pain?
- are there any manifestations of other unpleasant symptoms, etc.
Little finger
The little finger is associated with communication - verbal, signaling, sexual. Its characteristics speak about the articulatory and neurolinguistic abilities of a person.
For example, a long little finger speaks of eloquence and wit, sexual curiosity and physical attractiveness of its owner...
Sometimes, the central fold is missing on the little finger and this sign indicates difficulties with learning and logical thinking...
The little finger is the “antenna” finger. It is associated with communication at all levels - verbal (oral), signal and sexual, with articulatory and neurolinguistic abilities.
The average length of the little finger is up to the closure of the upper phalanx of the ring finger and above.
A long little finger looks like an extended antenna, which indicates an inclination and love for languages and linguistic communication, eloquence and wit, sexual curiosity and physical attractiveness.
People with a long little finger are sociable and easily absorb ideas in the field of business, education, and finance. They have an innate curiosity and a rich vocabulary.
Long little fingers are more common among politicians, financiers, writers, teachers, lawyers, and sales representatives.
How to get rid of pain in your toes
If you have pain in your big toes, treatment should be entrusted to a doctor. After all, most often the appearance of a pain syndrome signals the development of serious diseases that cannot be cured with ordinary folk remedies.
Injuries and bruises
If you have suffered a thumb injury, you should see a surgeon. If you have a dislocation or fracture, you will need to use fixing devices. If you simply have a bruise, which is accompanied by severe pain, then you may be prescribed various ointments and topical gels that will help resolve the bruises and eliminate pain.
If the cause of pain in your toe is a simple bruise, then you can eliminate it using traditional medicine. In such cases, a gruel made from onions helps a lot. It is applied to the painful area, the top of the leg is wrapped in polyethylene, and a warm sock is put on top. The procedure time is 30 minutes.
Diabetes
If pain in the big toe area occurs due to diabetes mellitus, then you need to use modern topical pharmaceuticals, which will be prescribed to you by your doctor.
In addition, you will need to adhere to a strict diet to prevent stress on your joints and aggravation of the disease itself. You also need to take special medications that help lower blood glucose levels. The use of traditional medicine in this case is not recommended.
Ingrown nail
If you find an ingrown toenail on your big toe, you should remove it to make yourself feel better. To do this, you can contact a surgeon or cosmetologist. Using modern medicine, they will remove the ingrown toenail and treat the damaged surface with special solutions to prevent infection.
Gout
Elimination of pain in the big toe with a disease such as gout occurs through the use of modern anti-inflammatory drugs. The treatment of the pathology itself is aimed at reducing the level of uric acid in the body, and therefore requires a special diet.
You need to eliminate organ meats, legumes, strong meat broths, red meat, etc. from your diet. (your doctor will select a diet for you in more detail). And in case of exacerbations, you can use traditional medicine. You can take a medicinal mixture based on alcohol and activated carbon inside, or use compresses made from chopped onions.
Arthritis
Arthritis is a disease characterized by joint inflammation and destruction. There are several types of this disease, but all of them are expressed by painful symptoms. Moreover, each of these types has its own “favorite” toes.
With psoriatic and reactive arthritis, inflammation is most often observed on the big toe. The other 4 fingers can become inflamed with rheumatoid arthritis. In this case, a person mainly notices pain in the fingers at night, when he is at rest. But they can also be observed during the daytime.
When pain occurs in the big toe due to the development of arthritis, special medications are prescribed that protect and restore connective tissue. It is also necessary to take anti-inflammatory drugs, vitamin complexes and exercise therapy.
As for traditional medicine, to relieve pain you can use a tincture made from bay leaves and raw potatoes, as well as apple cider vinegar lotions.
Arthrosis
Arthrosis is a disease in which deformation of bone tissue occurs as a result of exposure to external factors or impaired metabolism. Most often, with this disease, pain is localized in the big toe.
The female part of the world's population is most susceptible to the development of arthrosis. This is due to the fact that women often wear uncomfortable high-heeled shoes that have a narrow toe. In it, the big toe is strongly deflected inward and pressed against the adjacent toe, resulting in a protruding bone, which is constantly injured by the shoes and begins to deform.
If no measures are taken at this stage of the disease, the disease spreads to the joints. They become thicker, leading to limited activity. In the last stages of arthrosis, the big toe is fixed in the wrong position and all attempts to straighten it remain unsuccessful.
It is worth noting that in addition to deformation of bone tissue, patients with arthrosis experience inflammation of the periarticular bursa, which leads to swelling, redness and soreness of the soft tissues.
If you delay the treatment of arthrosis, then in addition to the big toe, other toes begin to deform. Then deformation of the entire foot occurs, which greatly affects the person’s gait, because every step is difficult for him. And the treatment of such late stages of arthrosis is very long and, at times, unsuccessful.
Elimination of pain in arthrosis occurs with the help of anti-inflammatory drugs, as well as modern chondroprotectors. Exercise therapy and other physiotherapeutic procedures are also required.
At home, you can eliminate pain on the thumb by applying compresses based on yogurt and honey, as well as cabbage leaves.
Morton's neuroma
This pathology is also called plantar fasciitis. It is characterized by the appearance of pain not in the fingers themselves, but at their base. It occurs as a result of great pressure on the nerve endings. The disease is diagnosed in most cases in women.
The occurrence of plantar fasciitis can be caused by repeated injuries to the foot, which again occurs as a result of wearing uncomfortable shoes. If a nerve is pinched when receiving another injury, traumatic neuritis begins to develop.
This pathology is chronic. The damaged nerve begins to thicken over time and becomes more sensitive to external stimuli. The pain syndrome may intensify when carrying heavy objects and walking.
Hallux valgus
This pathology requires the use of special orthopedic devices that fix the thumb in one position. Unfortunately, using folk remedies to eliminate the pain in this case will not work.
If you have pain in the big toe area, there is no need to self-medicate. It's better to seek help from a doctor.
