I will never make fun of turf toe again - Anyone Ever Have it?

**Mcwop** · 10-18-2006, 06:02 AM

Ouch this shit hurts. Hyperextended it during my Jiu Jitsu class.

Anyone ever have it?

How long until you were moving about on it?

Did Taping work?

**Vinman** · 10-18-2006, 09:43 AM

taping might help. Should be better in a week or two if you don't reinjure it.

**squirrel** · 10-18-2006, 12:59 PM

Yup an injured big toe takes the bounce out of your step doesn't it? Go to a natural foods store and buy some DMSO. Your can get something like 97% pure DMSO in gel or liquid either is fine I use the gel. Put it on the affected area daily or even twice a day. It creates heat in that area and will promote more blood ciculation there will promote the body to heal it. The only side effect I've seen is a hot garlic flavor in your mouth after using it. It is a product used by veterinarians for horses but it works good on humans too. Good luck and let it heal up so it doesn't fester into a painful problem all ski season.
Squirrel

**Vinman** · 10-18-2006, 06:59 PM

FYI, DMSO although effective is not approved for use on humans. use at your own risk.

**truth** · 10-18-2006, 07:21 PM

Originally Posted by squirrel

The only side effect I've seen is a hot garlic flavor in your mouth after using it. It is a product used by veterinarians for horses but it works good on humans too.
Squirrel

LOL...if you put something on your toe and get an aftertaste I think there might be something to worry about. Well, either that or you like to lick your feet.