You’re in the right place if you want to prevent ever getting a toe bunion. Millions of Americans develop these pesky toe deformations every year, and they can be easily prevented with a little information and one simple trick.
The bunion (hallux valgus. Latin.) develops over time. It starts with skin irritation along the inside of your foot. Eventually a mass develops near the side of the ball of the foot. This leads to more rubbing, more pain, and less toe mobility.
So who gets them? Is this a genetic malady? The answer is anyone can get a bunion.
Bunions develop by wearing shoes that are too small, specifically in the toes. The side of the shoe causes pressure on the toe joints which, over time, force the toes to compress inward. The joint, however, shifts outward – the bunion.
It shouldn’t come as any surprise that women who wear high-heels regularly develop bunions more frequently than women who don’t. This is because there isn’t enough space for the toes AND her body weight is being forced downward, causing more compression.
So here is the trick to prevent bunions! It couldn’t be simpler…
Get a gel-filled toe separator before you purchase your next pair of shoes. These fit between your toes to keep them aligned. Wear them when you try a new pair shoes on to make sure they fit inside comfortably. Look for shoes with a large “toe box.”
Preventing bunions is as easy as letting your toes spread out. No pressure on the toes – no bunion.