Treat Bunions Naturally With Correct Toes

Bunion
Also known as Hallux Abducto Valgus, a bunion represents the inward movement of the big toe progressively dislocating off the end of the first metatarsal. The ‘bump’ of the bunion is not a growth of bone, but rather the exposed first metatarsal head, as the big toe points towards the 2nds toe.

​Cause
Bunions are first and foremost shoe induced; babies are not born with bunions. This deformation slowly and progressively forms as the individual wears footwear with a tapered toe box. A common misconception is that bunions are hereditary, and while the bunion itself is not genetic, there are certain soft tissue principles that can impact bunion development within family lines. For example, genetic factors control foot width, as well as soft tissue flexibility and integrity, leading conventionally shaped footwear to have a greater impact on individuals with wider feet.

Signs and Symptoms
Bunions are an often painful condition that can lead to instability of the 1st ray and the medial longitudinal arch. Some of the most frequently experienced signs and symptoms associated with bunions, besides pain, include:

• Redness and/or callus formation around the bunion
• Numbness
• Bursitis

​Recovery
Bunions often respond to conservative care measures and should always be treated by a qualified healthcare professional in a timely and appropriate manner. Conservative treatment for bunions usually involves the following:

• Aligning toes with a toe-spacer like Correct Toes
• Performing range of motion exercises and tissue releases like the Bunion Stretch
• Wearing shoes that are flat, flexible and widest at the ends of the toes.

CORRECT TOES CUSTOMER REVIEW - BUNIONS
I have been wearing Correct Toes for almost a year now and I hardly recognize my feet! I started researching about foot and ankle strengthening a little over a year ago when I sprained my ankle for the fifth time in about five years. Needless to say, I needed a solution! I have always been drawn to stylish shoes that are narrow in the toe box, and because of this, I had developed a bunion by my mid-teenage years. 

I am 28 now and when I found Correct Toes I was very excited to purchase and try them out. I also got a pair of Lems Primal 2s to wear them in. I started off slowly as you recommend, and within a few weeks of getting them was wearing them 24/7. Since then, with my tendency to be clumsy, I have rolled my ankle two more times, but with no sprain! When this happened I was completely shocked and knew that the Correct Toes were doing their job of strengthening my feet and ankles. My feet before Correct Toes were bony, deformed, and had low circulation. Now, thanks to your product, my feet feel and look healthier than I can ever remember. 

Thank you so much for what you have done for my feet!
​Elizabeth S.

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The information in this blog post has been sourced from Correct Toes.