# 450 | Foot Pain & Inflammation: Could It Be Sesamoiditis?

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Podcast: [The Optimal Body](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-optimal-body-404913)
Published: 2026-03-02T04:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://jen.health/podcast/450
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## Resource

In this episode of the Optimal Body Podcast, physical therapists Doc Jen and Doctor Dom delve into sesamoiditis, an overuse injury that leads to pain in the sesamoid bones beneath the big toe. They discuss the risk factors and symptoms associated with sesamoiditis, highlighting the importance of an accurate diagnosis. The hosts detail conservative treatment options, including offloading, orthotics, medication, activity modification, and physical therapy, while emphasizing a holistic approach that considers the entire lower limb. Surgery is presented as a last resort. Additionally, they introduce their Foot and Ankle Plan, designed to help listeners improve foot health and prevent recurrence of sesamoiditis through targeted exercises and gradual progression.

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