Would you benefit from a bunion splint?

Bunions don’t just pop out of nowhere. They develop over time and for a variety of reasons, and bunions are a progressive condition, many professionals believe you can manage their symptoms and even prevent further progression with the use of a bunion brace. The Bunion Bootie is one option for a bunion brace.

Here’s why bunions braces might be the way to go:

According to the Mayo Clinic, bunions form when the foot’s joint is pushed out due to the big toe pushing against the second toe. When this happens, the arch could eventually collapse and the foot will flatten. This will create tension that allows the big toe to bend upward. When this happens, the tendon will contract, which forces the big toe to pull laterally toward the second toe. This will create the initial bunion deviation. Over time, the bone will thicken and the deviation worsen, which causes a bunion.  Bunions can also develop due to an inherited defect in the foot structure which makes one predisposed to eventually having bunion(s), or foot injuries sustained or associated with arthritis.  Along with the physical deformity, bunions can also come with other problems including bursitis, hammertoes (in extreme cases), or pain and inflammation in the ball of the foot called Metatarsalgia.

Without and With Bunion Bootie

Bunion splints forcibly correct the big toe by pulling it away from the second toe. This stretches the tendon and the toe muscles. Splints are the most effective conservative bunion treatment. They are also he only non-surgical bunion treatment medical experts believe could slow the progression of the bunion deformity.

Bunion braces can fall into four potential categories: rigid splints, custom-molded rigid splints, ready-made braces and flexible splints. Of those, Bunion Booties are considered to be in the flexible splint category, which is ideal for both day and night because their users can walk while wearing them. Bunion Bootie users can also benefit from wearing the braces all night while sleeping, which isn’t an option with the more rigid type of splints.

Flexible splints boast more benefits than just all-night wear. In Bunion Bootie’s case, at least, the splint is comfortable, supportive, protective, ultra-thin and very discreet. Bunion Booties can be slipped into just about any shoe easily, virtually unnoticeable. The ultra thin bunion support can help manage discomfort caused by bunions during any of your daily physical activity, whether your job requires you to spend work days on your feet or you wake up early each day to run six miles. While the splint is unable to cure your bunion, it can slow its progression and relieve your foot of the stress and pain it might be suffering from.

Surgery for bunions is usually only considered in cases in which the symptoms can’t be managed. This is because the surgical option can often carry with it a long and painful recovery time. That said, it may be worth your while to try out non-surgical options before scheduling surgery. So next time your bunion discomfort flares up, consider trying your hand (or foot) at bunion braces – more specifically, look into flexible braces such as Bunion Booties.