He Can’t Lift His Big Toe… Here’s Why 🦶🧠 Right big toe weakness? Think L5 radiculopathy. MRI shows L4–L5 disc protrusion compressing the right L5 nerve root. Clinical exam imaging correlation is key in diagnosing lumbar nerve root lesions. #ToeDrop #L5Radiculopathy #LumbarDisc #SpineMRI #Neurology | Adeel Ur Rehman

Toe flexor strength matters more than most people realize when it comes to plantar fasciitis Key Research shows: • People with plantar fasciitis consistently demonstrate weaker toe flexors (including the big toe) compared to pain-free individuals . • This weakness is linked to higher stress on the plantar fascia, making symptoms worse . • A randomized trial found that adding high-load strengthening exercises—loading the toes in a dorsiflexed position—led to faster pain reduction and better funct