The National Institutes of Health indicate that women get more bunions than men, which is no surprise as some individuals are just genetically predisposed to developing bunions. Because women are generally more likely to wear tight, high-heeled shoes that place a particular amount of pressure on the joint of their big toes, they are perhaps […]
Hallux Valgus (more commonly known as bunions) is a foot deformity in which the joint develops a prominent sideways angle by turning the big toe outward and turning the first metatarsal bone inward. Due to this deformity, the bones of the big toe are pushed toward the smaller toes. This turns the first metatarsal head […]
There’s a lot of talk these days about barefoot running – referred to as “BFR” in the running community – so we’ve decided to see if there’s any feedback or ruling that says BFR is better, worse or indifferent for feet “blessed” with bunions. Some brands, such as Asics, are kind enough to lend a […]
Are you toying with the idea of having surgery on your bunions? While surgery is a path bunion-sufferers often choose, if you’re considering the option for yourself, make sure to do your research and make yourself aware of all the potential pros and cons. Bunion surgery can pose a risk for one or more of […]
Do podiatrists really want bunion sufferers to non-surgical bunion treatments? Not too long ago there was plenty of press about the battle between Aetna and a number of podiatrists in California. Doctors were allegedly cashing in on the bunion surgery billings, some to the tune of $66,100 per patient, for procedures that normally range from […]
