walk vs. run this AM, to coddle the wimpy toe.

what I **really** want is to give the toe a little something but that seems counterproductive.

Perhaps something a little gentler, like

if we could fashion it a tiny set of crutches.

you may need it...a *special* treatment for your wimpy toe...

Bluefield : I want!

the impt thing is to do something!

this is a wise choice. You never want to risk antagonizing the toe.