Toes spread apart when walking?
Ever notice your toes spreading apart when you walk? It might be more than just a quirky gait—Dr. Chris Centeno explains how loose ligaments in the forefoot can lead to instability that affects not only the foot, but also the ankle, knee, hip, and even lower back.
In this video, Dr. Centeno breaks down the role of the intermetatarsal ligaments, shows a real patient example of an unstable forefoot, and explains how ultrasound-guided injections—not surgery—can restore foot stability. This is essential viewing for anyone experiencing unexplained pain or dysfunction in the lower body.
Dr. Centeno is a founding expert in interventional orthobiologics and practices at the Centeno-Schultz Clinic, where image-guided regenerative procedures help patients avoid unnecessary surgery.
🔔 If you find this content helpful, please like, comment, and subscribe to stay informed. / @centenohome
To schedule a telemedicine or in-person visit, call +1-303-429-6448 or email us at [email protected].
Dr. Centeno also answers questions on his Reddit thread at / picl
Join him for weekly Facebook Lives at / centenoschultzclinic to learn more.
Download Dr Centeno's book on craniocervical instability at https://centenoschultz.com/craniocerv...
Join CCI Communities:
PICL SubReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/PICL/?rdt=58942
PICL Facebook Group: / ccjpicl
Follow us for updates and news:
Website: https://centenoschultz.com/ https://regenexx.com/
Facebook: / centenoschultzclinic
Instagram: / centenoschultzclinic
LinkedIn: / chris-centeno-m-d-b6838024
Centeno-Schultz Clinic
403 Summit Blvd Suite 201
Broomfield, CO 80021
303-429-6448
Key Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction – Why toes spread while walking
00:14 Importance of forefoot stability for proper gait
00:38 Role of intermetatarsal ligaments in foot function
01:00 How unstable forefoot affects the ankle, knee, hip, and back
01:21 Real patient example – comparing stable vs unstable foot
02:05 Treatment: ultrasound-guided injection to tighten ligaments