Hello. For last couple weeks I have been having pain under/m

Hello. For last couple weeks I have been having pain under/more towards bottom top left foot third toe while walking. I went to a Podiatrist and took X-Rays which were of no concern. I was recommended to wear Zentoes Gel Top Cap but it hardly helps. Not sure if I have to give it few days for the product to work? Podiatrist wants to see me in 3 weeks and I was recommended ‘Flexor Tenotomy’ procedure which is considered minimally invasi