Most of us would certainly prefer natural methods to manage our bunion pain before resorting to the dreaded, painful and often lengthy recovery after bunion surgery. But what are our options for such natural methods? Aside from getting rid of our 4-inch stilettos and loading up on pain relievers, many of us have incorporated any […]
Children with Bunions…Juvenile and Adolescent Hallux Valgus Your little guy or gal starts complaining that his or her foot has an “ouchie” After looking at their foot, you see something that looks like a bunion. Is it possible? Do kids get bunions? And if they do, what is the best approach to treating bunions in […]
Are you contemplating bunion surgery? Before you go under the knife, listen to what Dr. Mehmet Oz, MD had to say when he talked with his guest, People’s Court Judge Marilyn Milian. When Dr. Oz asked Judge Milian about her recent bunion surgery, she admitted that she was “screaming in excruciating pain” shown wearing a […]
Not long ago, bunions could be used as a reason to be dropped from health insurance – or at least, they could be exempt from coverage in your plan, considered a pre-existing condition. Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, also known as ACA or Obamacare, bunions can no longer be considered an “uninsurable condition”. Effective […]
Bunion taping: many have never tried it, but lately we haven’t been able to escape articles on it. We usually see these how-to articles pinned to athletic websites such as Livestrong.com or listed on sports injury clinic websites. After all, who else but athletes would take the time to learn the technique and tightly wrap […]
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 […]
How Bunions Affect Stability and Gait The medical world is a hotbed for debate, and there are few things in it which go undisputed. However, two concepts which go widely accepted in the medical world include: Bunions (Hallux Valgus) are a progressive condition which typically gets worse (not better) with age As people’s age increases, […]
Is it arthritis or a bunion? There’s one question we hear over and over – perhaps more than any other question: “Is what I have a bunion or arthritis?” If you’ve found yourself asking this question at any point, this article might be able to provide you with some useful information. However, in order to […]
Function or Fashion? A bunion pain sufferer’s dilemma. Even aside from bunion struggles, women often deal with the unpleasantness of either chronic or sporadic foot pain. Sound familiar? Wondering why guys don’t have to deal with the same issues? Well, ladies, it seems we have both our footwear choices and societal pressures to blame. Women […]
Solutions for Adolescent Hallux Valgus Yep – even a kid can get a bunion. Adolescent Hallux Valgus or juvenile hallux valgus is the proper term for a bunion that develops during childhood. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, surgery is not recommended for children with bunions unless the afflicted is in extreme pain. […]
