One way to have a shoe accomodate a bunion more comfortably is to use a shoe stretcher. There are many shoe stretchers on the market and some are better for bunions than others. What I have done here is recommend what I think are the highest quality shoe stretchers for bunion sufferers: Easy Comfort Shoe …
When your child has a bunion you want to do everything to help reduce it or reduce its growth. Well, to be honest there is no guranteed treatment that will reduce your child’s bunion. The theory behind an orthotic slowing down the formation of your child’s bunion is there are biomechanical parameters that can cause the …
People who have bunions look for any answer to their problem that does not include the word “surgery”. A popular non surgical treatment for bunions is orthotics, but do they work? The answer is both a yes and a No. But here are a couple of cold hard facts: An orthotic will not make your …
Bunion surgery hurts and these are Five Tips to have an uneventful recovery from bunion surgery ,with as little pain as possible. Now remember all bunion surgery is different. Some procedures are more involved than others so recovery rate and instructions will vary based on the procedure performed. Five Tips for Bunion Surgery Recovery: 5. …
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Can you wear high heels after bunion surgery is a common question asked of Podiatrists. The answer is yes, you can, but not immediately. See, it takes time for the swelling in your foot to go down following bunion surgery to the point where you can wear high heels. However, after about 6 months or …
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Looking for a Florsheim shoe when you have a bunion is not easy as they tend to be on the tight side as shoes go. However, there are some Florsheim shoes that are more comfortable for people with bunions than others. When you are shopping for a shoe and you have a bunion, you want to …
When can I walk after bunion surgery is a common question asked by many people. Well, the answer is complicated. It depends on what kind of Bunion procedure you are having performed. Some Podiatrists do a procedure where you can walk immediatly, others you have to wait 6 weeks. The most common procedure has a …
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One treatment for painful bunions is to use a cream or lotion to help reduce the pain you feel from the bunion. But where and what cream or lotion should you purchase? First, lets talk about why your bunion is painful. It is painful due to your shoe or sneaker rubbing against the bunion causing …
Let us get this out of the way: There is not a single exercise on the planet that will make your bunion go away. The only thing that will make your bunion go away is surgery via a Podiatrist. However, there are exercises that can make your bunion less painful. The exercise that I recommend …
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 …
Bunion splints, while effective in holding your toe straight, do not provide the level of protection that is sometimes needed for severe deformities. After all, the majority of pain from a bunion emanates from the bunion rubbing up against the shoe or sneaker. Now the best way to prevent that is to purchase a bunion …
You have a bunion and love ASICS sneakers and shoes; what do you do? Some ASICs are better than other ASICS when you have a bunion. But how do you tell which is which? It really is rather simple when you are looking for ASICS shoes and you have a bunion. There are certain traits …
Bunions make finding shoes and slippers that fit difficult. Where do you go to find house slippers that are bunion friendly? Well, what does Bunion Friendly mean? It means you have a house slipper that is wide enough to comfortably fit a bunion. Now it may just be a house slipper that comes in a …
Climbing Shoes tend to all be the same; short and tight. So, if somebody has a bunion the shoes can be constricting and cause a great deal of pain. If you are suffering with a bunion you need a shoe with a large toe box as well as a shoe that fits to a larger …
You have probably seen these Yoga splints for hammer toes and bunions around, and probably wondered, do they work? That is a complex answer and probably depends on what your definition of “work” is. Here is picture of the Yoga Toes Now you are probably thinking this is just a gimmick and there is no …
Lets face it one of the huge problems with bunions that causes a great deal of the discomfort is when the bunion knocks itself into the second toe. This can create callous and corn formation on the second toe and can contribute to the second toe elevating and becoming hammered. Now there are some splints …
So you are going to have bunion surgery, but what procedure will you have done? There are about 50 bunion procedures being done all over the world, with varying approaches and designs. But not all bunion procedures and surgeries are created equal. Some are better than others. But some maybe better than others for your …
A common question that is frequently asked by Diabetics is can I have Bunion Surgery? And that answer is… it depends. The answer depends on various factors unique to situations for Diabetics. Now there are some situations where Diabetics having bunion surgery is horribly bad idea, they are: 1. Poor Blood Sugar Control- Listen, if …
Tailors Bunions or Bunionettes can be a real pain. They are an annoying bump or excursions on the lateral side of the foot. They can limit the footwear that you can wear and can cause a great deal of discomfort when bumped into. So what do you do to help with the pain from Tailors …
Bunions and High Heels do not mix. They can ruin your heels. Now if you want to get a straightner or splint they are almost impossible to find that will fit into high heels. The Bunion Splints are all bulky and just were not manufactured with the high heel wearer in mind. Well, there is a …
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Dress Shoes and Bunion Splints do not mix. Dress Shoes have to be tight, and bunion splints tend to be bulky and unwielding, making it almost impossible to fit your foot and the bunion splint in the shoe. Two companies have each designed bunion splints that are ideal for people who want to wear dress …
Being a runner with bunions can be very difficult. Bunions can cause pain and discomfort in your sneakers. Additionally they can effect propulsion at the big toe joint. There are many different treatments for bunions including surgery. However, some people might not be able to take the time off to have bunion surgery. In …
What do you look for in a Dr. Marten work boot for bunions? You want a couple of traits in that Dr. Marten work boot: 1. You want a roomy toe box. Some work boots have tight toe boxes that can cause your bunion to rub against the second toe causing irritation. 2. You want …
Espadrilles are extremely affordable and nice shoes, but they are not exactly engineered for people with bunions. However, there are some Espadrilles that are ideal for people with bunions. What do you look for in Espadrilles for bunions? 1. You want an Espadrille that is wide 2. You want an Espadrille with a wide toe …
