Are There Effective Non Surgical Bunion Treatments ?

Join the millions of happy Bunion Bootie customers who now turn to Bunion Booties after trying other less effective bunion treatments.

If you have tried bunion pads, then you know how disappointing they can be since they don’t stay put, and do nothing for positioning the big toe to its natural alignment.  If you have tried rigid bunion splints, then you know how the discomfort and pain can often be worse than the bunion pain itself!  And what about those toe spacers for bunions?  Those aren’t easily worn in sneakers or boots and most people find them terribly uncomfortable.  So we present to you, the bunion treatment introduced by fellow bunion sufferers and time tested by bunion sufferers.  We are not doctors but our list of medical offices that recommend Bunion Booties to their patients is growing by the day.  We must have done something right.

Bunion Bootie, the Newest Bunion Treatment

• New design that eliminated the toe hole in the toe hood
• Ultra-thin (0.4mm thick!)  bunion splint that can be worn in almost any shoe
• Snug fit to help temporarily re-position the big toe in a more natural position
• Non-intrusive, gentle support that avoids adding unnecessary bulk or pressure on the already sensitive area
• Protects the irritated area from the rubbing of footwear
• Constructed of a 100% flexible and breathable material
• Heel strap ensures a no-slip fit
• Nearly unnoticeable! Discreet Relief!
• Comfortable for all-day and night wear (some folks prefer a larger size for night time wear)
• Customized sizing for just the right fit

*Proper fit is needed and temporary correction results may vary.

Actual x-ray without (left) and with (right) Bunion Bootie. Photo Credit: Dr. Emily Splichal

For sizing tips and suggestions,

be sure to visit our Sizing Tips page.

When wearing for the first time, try this product out for a duration of 1-2 hours. After getting used to this product, it can be worn for a half or whole day as desired.  (What do you expect, it took years to get this way!)

Do Medical Professionals Believe You Can Treat Bunions without Surgery?*

Many professionals like Dr. Emily Splichal and Dr. Oz and think splint devices can often help prevent bunions from getting worse. We all love Dr. Oz and trust his opinion but what does he say about the effectiveness of non-surgical bunion treatments vs. surgery?  On his show he discusses a variety of bunion splints, and also warns against deciding on surgery for the wrong reasons.  We trust you’ll find the best one for your foot and fit preference!  Bunion Bootie is an around-the-clock bunion treatment for bunions with a mild or moderate deformity.  The Bootie applies an evenly distributed, yet gentle pull on the big toe and temporarily corrects the big toe position. Bunion Bootie provides immediate bunion pain relief of your stressed toes and bunion pain. Bunion Bootie also provides a stable barrier from friction in footwear.  This friction adds to the discomfort we all experience with bunions and left untreated, can result in swelling and bursitis near the big toe joint.  Looking for more support to validate the use of bunion splints?  Both the Mayo Clinic, MedicineNET, and Harvard.edu all suggest trying conservative solutions such as bunion splints before resorting to bunion surgery as your choice bunion treatment.

(*This site is not affiliated with Dr. Oz nor has he endorsed this product)

Can Bunion Bootie Help You?

When used as directed, Bunion Booties can help anyone with  bunion pain that has not yet reached an extreme stage of deformity. Created with the help of the medical community, Bunion Bootie is the first-of-its-kind in bunion treatments today.  Please visit our “Bunions“ page to view the various stages of deformity and accompanying bunion pictures to determine if Bunion Booties can help you, especially if you are seeking a non-surgical treatment option for your bunions. Often times, without treatment, bunions can alter one’s gait and cause an increase in stress and weight on the big toe.

The Bunion Bootie soft splint can relieve this stress and reduce the bunion pain associated with the swelling and friction from footwear.  Additionally, by guiding and bracing the big toe back to its natural position you can begin to strengthen the tiny muscles of the toe required to maintain the proper position on its own, thereby reducing the pain of bunions for the long term.  If nothing is done about the bunion and bunion pain, it’s likely to worsen over time, typically leading bunion sufferers toward a very painful surgery and even more painful bunion surgery recovery experience.  Many of those who use non-surgical bunion treatments like the Bunion Bootie report an improvement to their condition.

If you want to read up further, check out some other articles such as this one at Buzzle.com, that support the use and effectiveness of bunion splints.

Can Surgery for Bunions be Avoided?

Most people consider bunion surgery (bunionectomy) as a last resort due to the  long and painful recovery time that can take from 3 months (if you are lucky!) to 12 months.  Most patients aren’t  able to drive a car for at least 2 months following bunion surgery.  Other highly undesirable outcomes of bunion surgery include infections and nerve damage, a weakened big toe, pain transferred to other parts of the foot, and bunion surgery that has to be repeated because the condition returns.  If you do have surgery but go back to your old ways and pointed heels, it’s very likely the condition will reappear.  Additionally, if you smoke, have diabetes, or are generally in poor health, surgery for bunions can pose additional health risks.

Since bunion surgery is usually only contemplated when the pain becomes unmanageable, most people are willing to try anything to help them reduce the pain.  That’s where Bunion Bootie comes in.  Bunion Bootie is a natural alternative that helps you manage your bunion in order to prevent extreme tactics such as surgery.  It can help prevent further irritation and rubbing against the bunion.  This in turn will reduce the swelling often associated with bunions, the same swelling that can often lead to bursitis.  Once the swelling and irritation is reduced, the pain should be much more manageable if  not gone altogether.  Feel free to scan through some of the customer letters and comments we’ve received from our customers.

Non-Surgical Bunion Treatments that Really Help

Bunion Booties are made of an ultra-thin, flexible material that is very comfortable to wear, is discreet, and fits into any footwear option. The ingenious construction of the Bunion Bootie keeps it firmly in place while it gently realigns and braces the big toe for long-term relief. The material has just enough stretch in it to allow your foot to flex normally while walking. Before you let your podiatrist convince you that bunion surgery is necessary to treat your bunions, do yourself a favor:  Ask him or her if a non-surgical bunion treatment product like Bunion Bootie can provide you with the support your bunions need instead.  Most surgeries are performed solely to mitigate the pain, so why not try something that could help remove or reduce the presence of pain in your foot.  Bunions do not have to interfere with the quality of the mobility in your life.

As you learn more about Bunion Bootie, read what some other bunion sufferers have to say about Bunion Bootie!

 Can Bunion Bootie Help with Your Bunion Pain?

Many medical professionals believe that inserts or orthotics can help prevent a bunion from worsening and can help your bunion pain.  99% of people that undergo surgery to have their bunions removed do so because of the pain.  Bunion pain that starts to degrade their quality of life, or reduce their overall activity level due to the pain experienced while walking, running, or playing sports. Our goal at Bunion Bootie is to help you gain back your life and enjoy ALL the things you used to do before the pain began to slow you down.

A recent randomized study performed in 4 hospitals in Finland had the participants divided into 3 groups.  1/3 had their bunion operated on, 1/3 used bunion treatments such as splint devices, and 1/3 remained as the control group.  Here are a few points from their study; (The entire study can be found here.)*

• Subjects eligible for the study:  Those with a painful bunion with a hallux valgus angle <35 degrees and intermetatarsal angle of 15 degrees or less.
• Subjects excluded from the study:  Those who have previously had bunion surgery, hallux ridigus (stiff big toe), hallux limitus (limited range of motion of the big toe), rheumatoid disease, pregnancy, >60 years of age.
• 6 months into the study, foot pain intensity was less in the bunion corrector group and surgical group.
• Overall, the bunion corrector group had higher global improvement, costs were obviously lower for treatment, and absence of work was the lowest than in the other two groups.

Bunion Bootie is simply one of the best natural and painless bunion treatments to prevent bunion progression and to treat bunions without surgery.

(*This study was not conducted using Bunion Bootie and although the study was not conducted using Bunion Bootie, it did show that non-surgical option can often help.)