Question
Dear David M Russ,

I ' ve had for few years a clicking big toe with mild pain especially when I click it a lot during the day.
The pain is rare because I tend to walk with shoes or slipper.
The sound is always here and systematic when I walk.
This happened after hurting my toe on a wall years ago.

The click happens when I elevate the toe and there is a feeling of slight block when I elevate it.

I heard that a chiropractor could maybe adjust it.
Is a surgery necessary for this ?
What should I do to fix this : do I have to see a chiropractor, an orthopedic surgeon, an osteopathe ?
Or I let this as it is?


Also, if I could ask, I have as well an impingement in my left shoulder when doing certain movement with my left arm like putting a glass of water from the table to my mouth.

I did scapular exercices for a while but with no result and I 'm wondering if the exercices somewhat don't maintain a possible inflammation causing a vicious circle thing strenghtening a part of the shoulder but still inflamming it.

I heard acupuncture could heal this ?

What would you recommand for this, should I see an osteopathe, a chiropractor,an acupuncturist ?


I thank you in advance for you time and your help, this will be really apreciated.

Sherry,

Best regards,

Answer
For the toe I would start with a chiropractor and then an orthopedic surgeon if the chiropractor does not feel that he can help.

As for the shoulder, if it is misaligned the exercises can make it worse. I would again verify that the shoulder is aligned properly by a chiropractor and then possibly see an acupuncturist to help reduce inflammation and pain.

Hope this helps,
Dr. Dave