Yes, I did push past pain. I was extremely angry at my toe joint too. Hurt like crazy. I used Lidocane patches cut up which helped. Isolation of any joint is giving up on the joint. When My son told me that, well I did get out and walk the beach, ouching but not agony. Also used Hydrocodone at times, but by no means regular.
Don't know if I have bone spurs, the entire joint is big swollen looking and was rigid. It does move now without pain for the most part. Wish I knew if this approach would be good for you. Only you can know for sure. My joint and ankle put me in a wheelchair for a time, and I was not happy at all. Didn't want to give into that when I had other medical issues as well. Hope you find what works for you. Ask about lidocane patches with your doctor, may help enough that you can begin some movement. ginnie