Clenching my toes

[Becky]

I've dealt with this on and off over the years. For me, it seems to happen when my feet start sliding in my shoes and I'm trying to stabilize that motion. Careful adjustment of the straps helps. Adding good insoles that fit well and are supportive helps too.

Good luck with this!

[maryellen]

Monkey toes. I seem to do it for no discernible reason--but particularly when I'm focused. I just make a practice of being aware of it and consciously relaxing.

[blackhillsbiker]

Monkey toes. I seem to do it for no discernible reason--but particularly when I'm focused. I just make a practice of being aware of it and consciously relaxing.

I think that's it for me, too. My shoes fit well, and my bike is adjusted for me.

Deb

[Crankin]

I do this, too, with my left foot. There is no reason why. I just started noticing that I am doing it again when riding... I had a problem with this when I was pregnant with my first son, 27 years ago! I thought it was some weird pregnancy pain, when my foot was hurting like hell from it, and mentioned it to my ob-gyn. We figured out I was clenching my toe every time I pushed the clutch in my car! Henceforth, this disease was called "clutch toe."
DUH.

[emily_in_nc]

Monkey toes. I seem to do it for no discernible reason--but particularly when I'm focused. I just make a practice of being aware of it and consciously relaxing.

I do this too! Right foot only...shoes fit fine, bike fits fine. It does tend to make my right toes go numb after awhile, then I notice, stop clenching, wiggle them a bunch, they get the feeling back. Then I forget until I notice myself clenching them again!

Monkey toes, eh? I like it!

[salsabike]

I do this too! Right foot only...shoes fit fine, bike fits fine. It does tend to make my right toes go numb after awhile, then I notice, stop clenching, wiggle them a bunch, they get the feeling back. Then I forget until I notice myself clenching them again!

Ditto. Crazy, huh?

[emily_in_nc]

Ditto. Crazy, huh?

I can tell I work harder with my right leg and my left just kinda "goes along for the ride", so I don't know if that has anything to do with it or not, but perhaps.

[blackhillsbiker]

I've debated asking a podiatrist if there's some sort of insert I can put in my shoe to prevent it. I'm glad to know I'm not the only one who does this.

[OakLeaf]

I dunno... all you who say you do it for "no reason," are you sure there are no trigger points in your calves? It doesn't sound right to me...


ETA: I just got one of these, because the trigger points in my calves are so deep and so firmly established. The Stick and foam rollers were just too flexible to do them any good, and I couldn't into the high trigger points close to my knee, using the opposite kneecap. I suppose a narrow pastry rolling pin would do just as well. Or maybe a golf ball and body weight on bare floor, although that could be hard to control.

[7rider]

Monkey toes. I seem to do it for no discernible reason--but particularly when I'm focused. I just make a practice of being aware of it and consciously relaxing.

Same here. I also tend to roll my toes under my feet when I'm just standing around, barefoot. It freaks DH out....and fascinated this guy who was doing a ski boot fitting for me on time. I clench my toes in my shoes, my ski boots, ...wait...I'm even doing it now. Dang.
I also try to be aware and wiggle my toes to relax them.