What Is It Pain and stiffness within the great toe joint can be caused by a number of reasons but the most common is due to overuse of the joint. Over time, the great toe joint becomes achy with limited motion: Hallux Limitus. As this progresses, the joint becomes more stiff and may not move at all: Hallux Rigidus. This degradation of the joint over time will lead to a number of symptoms. Symptoms Pain is usually associated with any motion within the great toe joint. Initially, this may … [Read more...] about Painful Great Toe Joint