A variety of self-treatment options exist for people with mild hammer toe that want to deal with the symptoms using home remedies. Placing over-the-counter hammer toe pads around the bent area of the affected toe can lessen pressure. It is also important to examine and make changes to footwear. Tight, poorly fitting and high-heeled shoes are problematic. Instead, people with hammer toe should opt for a shoe with no more than a two-inch heel -- flat soles are even better. A deep toe box gives toes room to move and stretch.

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