@jana.danielson: Both and. Toe spacers are great but they fall short when it comes to creating new pathways in your brain. For that to occur, we need to be actively participating. And this is why I like the 1-2 strategy of toe spacers at night and then use your toe dowel almost daily to get those crunchy tissues between the toes nice and soft and healthy!! Our feet are one of the most overlooked part of our body. Love your feet, they will pay you back in spades!!!