Bone Spur on Big Toe, pain throughout leg

I have a small bone spur on the large joint of my big toe, am very reluctant to have any form of surgery and am inquiring as to alternative options of which i am sure there must be, im looking for help from somebody with personal experience, not just studied knowledge.
on top of that it has affected my entire leg, sore aching stiff muscles with constant pain after an hour standing.
any help would be wonderful!! as i have been seeing podiatrist and am informed that my remaining options if appropriate footwear does not help are surgery or painkillers!!! both of which i am sure there are alternatives. any valid answers i will be very grateful for.
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