Shin Splints suck. Unfortunately they are a very common issue that affects cross country runners. What causes Shin Splints is repeated stress and strain on the Tibia that results in a stress fracture like phenomenon. So the goal when treating shin splints is to reduce stress and strain on the Tibia. One way this can …
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Yes, you are going to have bunion surgery, and you are are nervous. No matter if your bunion surgery is being performed by a Podiatrist or Orthopedic surgeon it is a nerve wracking process to go through. However, there are some easy tips that can make your bunion surgery less painful. Whether you are 15 …
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You have thick fungal toenails and you do not want to go to the Podiatrist, whether it is because of the expense or the embarrassment. You just want to be able to cut your thick toenails yourself. But you are having trouble locating a toenail nipper that is strong enough to trim your thick toenails. Below I …
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Bunions make it hard to find good shoes and sneakers. Any person that suffers from a bunion can tell you about how hard it is to find golf shoes that fit properly. Combine that with the difficulty in finding quality golf shoes and it can be a quandry for the most avid golfer. The article below will …
Can you wear Crocs with Bunions? The answer is of course you can wear Crocs with Bunions. The better question is which Crocs are the best for those who have painful bunions. The answer is there are many options for wearing Crocs with bunions. When you are looking for a Croc with a bunion, you …
5. Bunion Splints– Yes, you have seen the commercials and the ads for bunion splints, how they straighten your toe and your bunion will disapear. The problem with bunion splints is that a bunion is a problem of the bones and their angle. Additionally, Hallux Valgus develops due to biomechanical abnormalities. Those are two main …
Bunions or Hallux Valgus condition of the feet afflict many men. This leads to men with bunions having a hard time finding shoes or sneakers to wear. This is due to the fact that the bunion creates a wider forefoot as well as increased pressure over the entire forefoot. A common question asked is what shoes …
Bunions are a painful condition which is characterized by pain in the area of the inside of the foot associated with the big toe. Their are many treatments for bunions, one of which is bunion splints or padding in the area. Bunions can be painful and debilitating and the bunion splints work by splinting the big …
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You suffer from painful bunions and do not have time or want to have the surgery. But you still want to wear nice shoes. What are your options for nice dress shoes for guys with bunions? Below I have listed the best dress shoes for men with bunions. Hopefully this can assist you in your search …
You are a runner and you suffer from painful bunions. You do not have the time nor the desire to have the surgery to fix the bunions. So you are looking for the best running shoe available for your bunions. First, realize no shoe or sneaker is going to help cure your bunions. The only …
It is soccer season and you are looking for a pair of cleats to accommodate your bunion. Where can you go to find cleats that are good for bunions? The answer is most anywhere. What you are looking for in cleats for your bunion, are cleats that have large toe boxes to accommodate your bunion …
A recent study just indicated that high heels do not cause bunions. Bunions are genetic. Now as a Podiatrist this does not mean go run out and buy high heels. High heels can exacerbate the symptoms of bunions causing increased pain in the area. Below I have listed some of the best high heels to …
Bunions are a painful condition of the forefoot. Characterized by pain at the first metarsalphalangeal joint, the pain from the bunion comes from the bunion protruding out and contacting the shoe or sandal, causing an irritation of the bursa as well as pressure on the nerve, which causes the pain associated with bunions. One of the …
Bunions are extremely painful. In a majority of cases the only way to eliminate a bunion is surgery. The surgery can be an expensive but worthy endeavor due to the pain and life disruptions a bunion can cause. The surgeons fee for a typical bunion surgery is about $1,340, assuming a non complicated bunion procedure. There …
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Being a nurse is hard work, being a nurse with a bunion is even harder. Having to stand and walk on your feet everyday for eight to twelve hours can be painful. You do not have the money or the time to have the bunion surgery. So, you have to accommodate your bunion the best you can. One treatment option you might …
Softball players with painful bunions have little place to turn as far as comfort. If you are a Softball player who suffers from painful bunions, this is a list below of the best softball cleats for players with painful bunions. Generally, what you are looking for in softball cleats if you have bunions is a …
A bunion is a painful deformity located at the big toe joint. It results in the misalignment of toes. There are multiple treatments for bunions. A common question, or treatment solicited is a cortisone shot for bunion pain. Do steroid shots help for bunion pain? The answer is No and Yes. Cortisone shots will only …
You are on your feet all day and it is causing you a great deal of pain because you cannot find a work boot that can comfortably fit your bunion. You have tried possibly three or four different work boots and none of them did the trick. The first part is you have to know …
Bunions are painful and if you are a lacrosse player, bunions can be extremely painful. Finding the correct cleats when you suffer from painful bunions can be difficult. Lacrosse Cleats tend to be tight and not wide enough to accommodate a bunion on a player’s foot. What do you look for in a football cleat for someone with a painful bunion? It is simple. You need to look for a cleat with …
Bunions are painful and if you are a Field Hockey player, bunions can be extremely painful. Finding the correct shoes when you suffer from painful bunions can be difficult. Field Hockey Shoes tend to be tight and not wide enough to accommodate a bunion on a player’s foot. What do you look for in a field hockey cleat for someone with a painful bunion? It is simple. You …
Bunions are painful and if you are a women’s basketball player, bunions can be extremely painful. Finding the correct shoes when you suffer from painful bunions can be difficult. Women’s basketball Shoes tend to be tight and not wide enough to accomodate a bunion on a players foot. What do you look for in a women’s basketball shoe for someone with a painful bunion? It is simple. You need to …
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Bunions are painful and if you are a men’s basketball player, bunions can be extremely painful. Finding the correct shoes when you suffer from painful bunions can be difficult. Men’s basketball Shoes tend to be tight and not wide enough to accommodate a bunion on a players foot. What do you look for in a Men’s basketball shoe for someone with a painful bunion? It is simple. You need …
The answer is yes you can get a blood clot from Bunion surgery, although the chances are less than 1%. The follow up answer is the chances of dying from it are minor (less than 1% again). With Bunion surgery you are non weight bearing for a period of time and this causes a patient to …
