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Dr. Arnold Beresh Dr. Beresh. See below: Could be do to irritation of the nerve from the shoe rubbing on it. Possibly: Irritation to the L5 nerve root can cause radiating pain to the big toe. Could be: Could also be tendonitis or bursitis. Yes: This could be due to repetitive trauma, a pinched nerve, poor fitting shoes at the dance.
The treatment of a pinched nerve depends upon the location and the cause. Resting the affected area is often very effective, especially in cases of injury caused by repetitive activities. Physical therapy is frequently beneficial when a pinched nerve is caused by problems in the neck or low back. Exercises may strengthen the back or core muscles and decrease or eliminate pressure on a nerve root. Over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medications like ibuprofen and naproxen may be helpful. Injections of corticosteroids (an anti-inflammatory medication) may also be beneficial for many types of pinched nerves. For cases of carpal tunnel syndrome, splinting or bracing the wrist is often used.