If you are one of the millions of Canadians suffering from a painful and stiff big toe, you might want to watch this video. There are 4 stages of Hallux Rigidus. The stages are classified upon reviewing your foot x-rays. Stages 1-3 will require various forms of treatment and possibly surgery based on your staging. Regardless of which stage you are in, I highly recommend Hallux Rigidus mobilization as a conservative start to your treatment plan. To see how to perform this treatment please click here