Those who suffer from bunion pain often find themselves unable to be active for as long as they’d like. People afflicted by bunions are frequently cutting their hikes, runs, walks and nights out dancing short, thanks to foot discomfort. And for the bunion sufferer who’s hoping to age gracefully, this might be bad news. Take […]
Bunions Surgeries More Popular in the Fall Is there such a thing as Bunion Season? Picture it…store fronts lined with only foot models with red bony bumps, sporting this season’s best in bunion splints and display cases with big sale letters “50% off Bunion Treatment”. Nothing invokes feelings of sweaters and fresh apple cider like […]
Do Podiatrists Really Want Their Patients to Find Non-Surgical Bunion Treatments? You’ve heard it from us countless times, but this time we have a recent Wall Street Journal article to back us up: Doctors are recommending those dealing with painful foot issues to consider nonsurgical foot treatments rather than, or before, foot surgery. First off, […]
Introducing: BunionETTE Bootie for Tailors Bunions If you’ve relied on Bunion Bootie in the past to relieve the pain and tension associated with bunions, you probably know and love the product – and if you also suffer from a tailor’s bunion, maybe you’ve wished for a similar product to alleviate your symptoms. Well, you can […]
Bunion Splint Reviews – Can They Be Trusted? Do you believe everything that you read on the internet? These days anyone can put up some web pages and tout their opinion, and that’s great – here’s to freedom of speech! But before you believe these bunion splint reviews, look deeper at who wrote the review, […]
What’s the Best Choice for Bunion Treatment Without Surgery? Feet. Who among us doesn’t have a love-hate relationship with them? We love them in heels, and we love a foot massage. However, diagnosing foot problems is among the ickiest ways to spend an afternoon. Take bunions, for example. It’s a drag to look at your […]
Urban legends say you can deduce personal characteristics and even health information from palm lines, tea leaves and dates of birth – but what about your feet? Some sources (such as Voglia-di) say the shape of your foot can reveal some personality traits. Don’t buy it? Well, let’s take a look: The Square Foot The […]
If you are a runner with a bunion (cursed!), but want to keep running, there is still hope! Did you know that by just lacing your shoes differently, you can give your blessed bump a wee bit more room, and hopefully run longer and more comfortably? Here are two quick examples of lace techniques to […]
Risk Factors for Bunions and Bunionettes Bunions don’t appear out of thin air. Some bunion-burdened feet were stressed or overworked, and some were just genetically unfortunate. You don’t have to go about your days with uncertainty about your susceptibility to bunions – if you know your risk factor, you can be aware and preventative. And […]
Why You Should Avoid Having A Bunionectomy Bunions annoy their bearers for a variety of reasons: they can be painful, they alter the foot’s shape to the point that favorite shoes become uncomfortable, and – let’s face it – they aren’t pretty. But an unsightly bunion doesn’t necessarily warrant surgery. In fact, doctors warn against […]
