This was extremely interesting and informative. I greatly appreciated how the multiple interacting factors were addressed. Most useful! Thank you! Wish I could come for a consultation.
Very informative video. I wonder why some bunions are on top of the foot? Everything is true about the anatomy …feet, knee, hip, as it relates to pain..👏🏾👏🏾
This is far more info than any podiatrist has ever given me about my bunions and general foot issues, including pain at the top of the foot. Now I know what's causing it - TMG joint!
Thank you very much for this precious information. I need to try to fix my bunion before doing surgery and I always believed it’s a hip problem and you just confirm it
My bunions very advanced by the time I was 12 so adjustment/exercise wasn’t enough for me (I had extra bone growth already). But for maintenance after my surgeries (and for pain relief) understanding the mechanics of my feet and legs has helped me!
👍Terrific helpful non surgical info. Straight forward & to the point. I appreciate you taking the time to make & post this video to help others. Thank you. 🙏🤗💞🤗
I would like to try the exercises you suggested at the end for the hallicis muscle, and also the taping. Can you expand on those treatments and how to do them?
I like this video. Doctors just want to fix the bunion, but you explained everything regarding the hips so well. Doctors always want to push surgery, but my friend had it, and the bunion came back. I am going to do these exercises.
Think about therapist do therapy, typically whatever their area of expertise is is how they are going to lean. The body is a complex system, and you know your body. Listen to it.
According to my podiatrist, my case is the most severe (both bunions and bunionette) he has seen. I had no choice but to undergo surgery. I needed 2 surgeries on my left foot and it's still isn't 100% healed yet. It's been 10 months since my first one. I still got my right foot left and I'm going through more pain lately. 😔
I had surgery done and bounions came beck. The problem is that Conventional Medicine can't help! This is very surprising that ,the bounions are directly related to the levels of most important electolytes in the body ,which is sodium and potasium.There is usually problem with levels of those electrolytes later in life of the individual. If appear on the left foot, there is a problem with sodium level in the body, on the right foot , problem with potassium . There are other signs , one eye is much smaller than other, corner of the mouth is lower than the other. Again left eye and left corner of the mouth as left foot bounion is sodium imbalance and right side is potassium. If the levels of the electolytes are at dangerous level.The individual may experience blurred vision either in one eye or bouth.💕
Those narrow rounded toe boxes can start bunions, even if flat and looking like they're wide but really are deforming the natural shape of your toes by outlining them gently inwards which goes against the biological foot spreading way.
Thank you. I have had both knees replaced and now realise the arches in my feet have collapsed inward and I have a bunion. So....have been doing the silicone seperator, exercises daily....spreading toes etc.... But will now get arch support to wear in my walking shoes. Look forward to more of your videos!
Careful with arch support. Don’t rely only on that as it will be a long term fail. Strengthen your (arch) feet correctly. Make an appointment with a physical therapist.
I just had foot surgery for a torn plantar plate under my 2nd toe. Of course the surgeon addressed the bunion as well. Although a non-surgical option was not available for me, I hope this helps others.
I am very interested in the exercises. The Podiatrist said there was nothing to be done. My bunions have just started to move in. Using spacers ever day for 2 hours. Thanks.
💝🌸🌙📿🦋🦋OMG! Thankyou Doctor! It’s actually really painful, and it’s so important to have that corrected-in my situation I think it’s because I wore ( inexpensive ) crock brands for a long time and my nutrition was poor- because my parents never really educated me on nutrition! and the importance of eating 🍽 well, they had too many children, anyways education comes from wanting to learn and progress. Thankyou! 🌸
my 17 year old just had a Lapiplasty Surgery. The new Surgery that goes to the root of the problem. It's genetics.. and what a wonderful time to have it fixed at a younger age. She's going to be in the Medical Field and will be on her feet a lot in this career.. For us surgery was a blessing. (Both feet).. She healed quickly!
Hi, I have a few questions regarding your child surgery. I’m curious to know if it was covered by your insurance, and if not how much does surgey cost? My daughter is suffering from double bunion on both feet. She is so insecure of herself and I don’t k is how to help other than surgery. We live in Los Angeles by the way if you have any recommendations on doctors. Thanks
@@zairachavez1156 Yes insurance covered it because like the doctor said.. they don't get better, they get worse. My daughter will be on her feet b/c she is going into nursing and that's years of walking and being on her feet constantly. They heal really fast when they are young. she was 17 when she had hers and it's 2 years later and she is doing great. Granite she isn't a runner or anything like that but she healed up nice. We had to cover our 20% co-insurance and make sure your anesthesia is covered most are not in your network but most of the time hospitals work out an agreement for that with the anesthesiologist companies. Make sure you get a Board Certified foot doctor who does this method. good luck.. we are glad we did it for our daughter..
I wish I could find someone like you here where I live in the UK. In my 30s, had bunions on both feet since I was a kid, as does my dad, as did my grandmother. I’ve been offered surgery correction, but would love some real advice on my biomechanics to see if there’s anything I can do to help myself
Very interesting...both my mother and nana had bunions, so do i despite wearing good shoes. I did ballet when younger then became an exercise junkie, it was then found I overpronate because I suffered a knee problem. I've always worn custom orthotics, but my knees do tip inwards, I have excessive external rotation of my hips, and have SI issues from time to time, one knee now will need further surgery, I've suffered awful tendonitis in my feet, I had to tape to be able to walk during attacks, I still exercise to a high level yet can no longer run do impact work. I'm 49 and my bunions are awful. All because of my unresolved biomechanics!!
7 mins of telling us how Bunion occured but nothing on treatment or correction, which I doubt it can be corrected. I have never seen a video of before and after, showing how Bunion can be corrected without surgery, do you have? If yes, please share. Thanks.
And all his information is wrong, not caused by flat feet at all, it's caused by the shoes she wears, and yes bunions can be reversed or at least can be decreased a lot by using the correct shoes and doing simple feet exercises.
Treatment starts with the entire lower extremity. First release stored trauma in hips, stretch and strengthen. Then roll out and strengthen your arches and calves. Then do ankle rolls. Then you will start to spread your toes more. Make the switch to barefoot shoes asap.
I believe yes and I have a normal arch. Unfortunately shoe designers do not think of accommodating a bit more in the toe box.It's a struggle to find shoes where my feet can spread and at the same time not be big on me.
I live in NJ and the doctor did surgery and damage my foot . I need a surgeon he never put the tendon back on big toe and he damage second toe with a pin now all my toes are turning . I need help .
I have a normal arch but developed a bunion. I haven't been walking normally for many years. It's like a new normal but seems like it's not noticeable if people see me walking.
Hi, I have had bunions all my life and I loved what you said about treating the bunion with physical therapy to avoid unecessary surgery. Are you located in California by any chance? I would love tro come and see you to take a look at my feet! Please let me know.
Hi, I have a bunion problem few years ago, and I went to a chiropractic to got a treatment. He was able to straighten my toe. After that I wear a silicone separator and wide shoes to prevent. But remember always take care of your feet because all the problems start there.
@@imasmurfy1: Of course wearing tight or ill-fitting shoes, especially high heels, could cause bunions for anybody. But being prone to getting them is genetic. If you do a 23 and Me test, your results will tell you how likely you are to develop bunions, have blond hair, a fear of heights, get sea-sick and a whole lot more based on your genes. 🧬
@@hereforit2347 maybe so but when you wear a size 10 shoe and the toebox starts curving at about a size 8, there will be problems. And i’m just noticing now that’s how 99% of shoes are made. In order to stop the shoe from mashing my big toe, i’d need a size 12. That’s not hereditary.
I wish you had talked about bunions on very high arched feet with no knock knees and supination while running. Perhaps that mid-foot joint you were talking about at the end of the video??
A good cyropractor can also make a world of difference. My main metatarsals are both rotated inward so the pain can get to be so so terrible. So he usually gives them a tug (kind of complicated series of pulls) and after a day or so their so much better. Just have to make sure he does it regularly and it's all good.
@@lindamccarrel8184 certainly, just had an MRI done of my foot and ankle and seeing the doctor next week to figure out what's going on. My chiropractor is a pretty ok dude and was helping me trying to get locate a doctor (autistic with ADHD tendencies ontop of other problems) it seriously took like 3 months to get to see a foot doctor and that is after a 2month wait for a date that wasn't properly booked. So in that mean time he was a serious life saver.
11/2/2021 - I didn't see or hear he gave any treatment for the bunion. Lots of explanation as to the cause but how does one treat the bunion surgery free?
I Have had knock knees and hallucinations valgas from birth. Am 70 and my left bunion is killing me. Ouch! Have worn wide sensible shoes all my life and have vey high arches. No flat feet here. Weak nips and knees though
I had the surgery and I am right back where I st as red because my healing did not go correctly. Now my big toe is going to the right onto the next toe that was not happening b4 Help
I have them on both feet . One is worse then the other . I have hip issues . My lower back hurts all the time . I now have what looks like heal spurs . I am just glad I am not working at this point . I am a care giver for my disabled husband . I feel guilty when I am hurting because his pain is a billion times as bad as mine . Its all hard .
The first metatarsal can rotate at the navicular joint and medial cuneiform causing the bottom of the sesamoid bones neath distal end of metatarsal to now be crowding second metatarsal at distal end. Top of first metatarsal distal end now making protuberance on medial side of big toe joint. Big toe now pivots laterally into second toe. An alignment problem that only tends to increase with age. Problem can also cause other toes to take hammer toe profiles. People with proper foot biomechanics are indeed very fortunate as bunions are really a nuisance.
I had bunions from wearing ill fitting shoes, the only way I believe bunions occur. The big toe was pushed to one side, and I had the lump on the side of my foot, which was painful. I had surgery to reset the toe and I have not had any trouble since. It cannot be cured by just strapping it up etc, the bone is deformed.
Definitely NOT the only way bunions occur. I've been basically barefoot (home-based business, no need for shoes :) ) for 40 years and STILL I've developed bunions.
I kinda don’t understand like OK, the thumb will be straight. But then what will be with the rest of the toes, will there be a big gap between the thumb and the rest of the toes?
barefoot shoes, walking without shoes, exercises to strengthen foot, legs, hip and spine. and no more conventional shoes or insoles, and definitely no pads. all that stuff is what made our feet deformed in the first place.
I asked my foot Dr about a spacer and any exercises for bunions and he said all those thing are temporary and didn't work. He said that I needed reconstruction surgery. I would rather not get surgery unless it was the last option.
I think that's what the (good) surgeons recommend. Everything else delays the surgery, but that's good because as far as I know, you only get one shot at the surgery.
I had surgery to remove my bunions on both feet, 7 months apart about 18 years ago and I'm SO glad I had it done. The bunion caused pain. I hated the way my feet looked, the left one was worse. I was so self conscious since I was salsa dancing a lot and wearing open toe latin ballroom shoes. It was definitely worth it. After I completely healed I was able to wear my high heel ballroom shoes again. My mom had bunions and she waited much too long to get surgery. She got to the point where her feet hurt no matter what shoes she wore and her surgery was more complicated and recovery took longer. I don't know why people are so afraid of getting this type of surgery especially if you're otherwise healthy.
Thanks so much for this information! I was knocked at the knee as a kid, flat footed and now in my 40s I have a bunion from hell on my right foot. I work 12 hour shifts and here lately I feel the pain zing up into my right big toe...its pulsating. It definitely makes sense to fix the arch and get toe spacers. I DO NOT want surgery😭!!!
I'd agree. I had surgery about 15 years ago and my bunions are coming back. It seems to be a combination of strengthening the ankles/calves and wearing barefoot shoes that allow your toes to splay properly. I'm really liking my xero shoes. Finally shoes that don't hurt! Those combined with toe spacers (less than $20 on Amazon) and doing some painful toe stretching and ankle exercises have really helped. Good luck!
Agree my Mum a nurse practitioner had the surgery and it came back worse But I need it I 🤔 My podiatrist said the spreaders don't work Mine is throbbing as I type Ouch
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Thank you! Appreciate your demeanor, Doc, and the calm way of delivering the information.
It seemed fake though.
This has been the most helpful video I've seen for bunions.
This was extremely interesting and informative. I greatly appreciated how the multiple interacting factors were addressed. Most useful! Thank you! Wish I could come for a consultation.
I've watched dozens of videos and yours makes the MOST SENSE! thanks!!!!!
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!! I learned a lot!
Modern shoes are a reason as well…
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Very informative video. I wonder why some bunions are on top of the foot? Everything is true about the anatomy …feet, knee, hip, as it relates to pain..👏🏾👏🏾
4:20
Time stamp to rewatch the exercises
This is far more info than any podiatrist has ever given me about my bunions and general foot issues, including pain at the top of the foot. Now I know what's causing it - TMG joint!
me too!
Thank you very much for this precious information. I need to try to fix my bunion before doing surgery and I always believed it’s a hip problem and you just confirm it
I agree the wave was cute. Thanks for the video ❤️
My bunions very advanced by the time I was 12 so adjustment/exercise wasn’t enough for me (I had extra bone growth already). But for maintenance after my surgeries (and for pain relief) understanding the mechanics of my feet and legs has helped me!
👍Terrific helpful non surgical info. Straight forward & to the point. I appreciate you taking the time to make & post this video to help others. Thank you. 🙏🤗💞🤗
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@@I4NI_- 🤔Are you? 🧐
@@lovingatlanta 28, im young.
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@@I4NI_ - 👍Me too. What’s a mootface? 🤔😂
@@lovingatlanta ahhaa never mind 😊
I would like to try the exercises you suggested at the end for the hallicis muscle, and also the taping. Can you expand on those treatments and how to do them?
I like this video. Doctors just want to fix the bunion, but you explained everything regarding the hips so well. Doctors always want to push surgery, but my friend had it, and the bunion came back. I am going to do these exercises.
I'm thinking the same I'm so unsure about surgery.
Think about therapist do therapy, typically whatever their area of expertise is is how they are going to lean. The body is a complex system, and you know your body. Listen to it.
According to my podiatrist, my case is the most severe (both bunions and bunionette) he has seen. I had no choice but to undergo surgery. I needed 2 surgeries on my left foot and it's still isn't 100% healed yet. It's been 10 months since my first one. I still got my right foot left and I'm going through more pain lately. 😔
I had surgery done and bounions came beck. The problem is that Conventional Medicine can't help!
This is very surprising that ,the bounions are directly related to the levels of most important electolytes in the body ,which is sodium and potasium.There is usually problem with levels of those electrolytes later in life of the individual. If appear on the left foot, there is a problem with sodium level in the body, on the right foot , problem with potassium . There are other signs , one eye is much smaller than other, corner of the mouth is lower than the other. Again left eye and left corner of the mouth as left foot bounion is sodium imbalance and right side is potassium. If the levels of the electolytes are at dangerous level.The individual may experience blurred vision either in one eye or bouth.💕
How did you make out with the exercises? Any results?
One thing he didn't mention is the shoes that most people wear have pointed toe boxes. Instead of a more natural square/foot shape.
Facts!
Those narrow rounded toe boxes can start bunions, even if flat and looking like they're wide but really are deforming the natural shape of your toes by outlining them gently inwards which goes against the biological foot spreading way.
Thank you for your support.
Great stuff, thank you!!!
Very good information. Thanks for posting.
thank you doctor for this great informative video
Thank you. This is very helpful and for us medical students also it’s a good learning video.
Fantastic information and ideas, thanks.
This is good!
Such a great video, thank you!
Thank you. I have had both knees replaced and now realise the arches in my feet have collapsed inward and I have a bunion.
So....have been doing the silicone seperator, exercises daily....spreading toes etc....
But will now get arch support to wear in my walking shoes.
Look forward to more of your videos!
Careful with arch support. Don’t rely only on that as it will be a long term fail. Strengthen your (arch) feet correctly. Make an appointment with a physical therapist.
Great video. Do you have a video with exercises only to help bunion correction? Thanks.
I just had foot surgery for a torn plantar plate under my 2nd toe. Of course the surgeon addressed the bunion as well. Although a non-surgical option was not available for me, I hope this helps others.
Brilliant info as usual
Awesome information thank you .
Great info! Thanks
Wow thank you so much info!!!
I can barely understand with the echo. It's such a good video but I couldn't finish it
Thank you, great info👍🏻
I am very interested in the exercises. The Podiatrist said there was nothing to be done. My bunions have just started to move in. Using spacers ever day for 2 hours. Thanks.
💝🌸🌙📿🦋🦋OMG! Thankyou Doctor! It’s actually really painful, and it’s so important to have that corrected-in my situation I think it’s because I wore ( inexpensive ) crock brands for a long time and my nutrition was poor- because my parents never really educated me on nutrition! and the importance of eating 🍽 well, they had too many children, anyways education comes from wanting to learn and progress. Thankyou! 🌸
my 17 year old just had a Lapiplasty Surgery. The new Surgery that goes to the root of the problem. It's genetics.. and what a wonderful time to have it fixed at a younger age. She's going to be in the Medical Field and will be on her feet a lot in this career.. For us surgery was a blessing. (Both feet).. She healed quickly!
Hi what treatment was this?
Hi, I have a few questions regarding your child surgery. I’m curious to know if it was covered by your insurance, and if not how much does surgey cost? My daughter is suffering from double bunion on both feet. She is so insecure of herself and I don’t k is how to help other than surgery. We live in Los Angeles by the way if you have any recommendations on doctors. Thanks
@@zairachavez1156 Yes insurance covered it because like the doctor said.. they don't get better, they get worse. My daughter will be on her feet b/c she is going into nursing and that's years of walking and being on her feet constantly. They heal really fast when they are young. she was 17 when she had hers and it's 2 years later and she is doing great. Granite she isn't a runner or anything like that but she healed up nice. We had to cover our 20% co-insurance and make sure your anesthesia is covered most are not in your network but most of the time hospitals work out an agreement for that with the anesthesiologist companies. Make sure you get a Board Certified foot doctor who does this method. good luck.. we are glad we did it for our daughter..
In praise gratitude and compassion
Thank you, that is very helpful. Excellent.
Looks like one of the guys I use to know.. totally down to earth guy.
Hello Scot. Thanks for your video. Please what exercises can i do to strengthen my hips
The best info !!
I wish I could find someone like you here where I live in the UK. In my 30s, had bunions on both feet since I was a kid, as does my dad, as did my grandmother. I’ve been offered surgery correction, but would love some real advice on my biomechanics to see if there’s anything I can do to help myself
For most people there is no fix other than surgery.
I wish I didn’t wait so long to have mine fixed because it was the best thing I ever did.
Dam video! Got me thinking of the strength of my hips. 👍🏿
Thank you.
Very interesting...both my mother and nana had bunions, so do i despite wearing good shoes. I did ballet when younger then became an exercise junkie, it was then found I overpronate because I suffered a knee problem. I've always worn custom orthotics, but my knees do tip inwards, I have excessive external rotation of my hips, and have SI issues from time to time, one knee now will need further surgery, I've suffered awful tendonitis in my feet, I had to tape to be able to walk during attacks, I still exercise to a high level yet can no longer run do impact work. I'm 49 and my bunions are awful. All because of my unresolved biomechanics!!
What a fantastic video!!!!! God bless you sir
7 mins of telling us how Bunion occured but nothing on treatment or correction, which I doubt it can be corrected. I have never seen a video of before and after, showing how Bunion can be corrected without surgery, do you have? If yes, please share. Thanks.
Lex fitness . Chiropractor correction . Very painful . Before and after video .
👍😞
And all his information is wrong, not caused by flat feet at all, it's caused by the shoes she wears, and yes bunions can be reversed or at least can be decreased a lot by using the correct shoes and doing simple feet exercises.
Yes, it is possible but very painful, very. It was a clip years ago with one chiropractic. The guy was screaming very but it was successful.
I've been in pain for a few years now. Thanks for the info i really don't want to have surgery.
Dude. Lavalier Mics. They work wonders, too. 👍
Great stuff but could you add the exercise for strengthening the abductor hallocus ( sp?) and how to tape this?
I concur with every thing u r saying. Mine I believe originates from my hips.
Treatment starts with the entire lower extremity. First release stored trauma in hips, stretch and strengthen. Then roll out and strengthen your arches and calves. Then do ankle rolls. Then you will start to spread your toes more. Make the switch to barefoot shoes asap.
Bruh, that wave in the intro🤣🤣 good video tho bro
👍👋That wave is one of the best most innocent, sincere, genuine & natural actions I’ve seen in a long time on a video…especially from a doctor.💝
I replayed that wave twice because it was just that awesome! 🤪👋
Nothing is wrong with the wave... you can just tell he practiced it all night, the night before. Lol
I needed to see this mine hurt so bad
Mesh upper is where its at for trainers! I've given up on leather and suede.
Thanks for this great video. New subbie
Ty
It would be useful to see follow up videos to see how the patient has progressed.
Good explanation . At first i thought he was going to crack her toes into "place" XDD
Fml, I got flat feet, bunion, and weak hips.
I might have a pinky toe bunion but I need to see a doctor to be sure.
Great vid! Now you leave us hanging without the exercises haha
Very very nice
I have a high arch and have a bunion. I also have nail issues due to my bunion
New subbie, 😎 👏🏽 awesome info
Dr a question ... do you think doing calf exercise with a spreader between the big toe is useful?
what about checking shoes - does a too-small toe 'box' lead to bunions, also?
I believe yes and I have a normal arch. Unfortunately shoe designers do not think of accommodating a bit more in the toe box.It's a struggle to find shoes where my feet can spread and at the same time not be big on me.
I live in NJ and the doctor did surgery and damage my foot . I need a surgeon he never put the tendon back on big toe and he damage second toe with a pin now all my toes are turning . I need help .
I find it rather bizarre that you didn’t mention the shoes we wear as a detrimental cause 🤔
I have a normal arch but developed a bunion. I haven't been walking normally for many years. It's like a new normal but seems like it's not noticeable if people see me walking.
Hi, I have had bunions all my life and I loved what you said about treating the bunion with physical therapy to avoid unecessary surgery. Are you located in
California by any chance? I would love tro come and see you to take a look at my feet! Please let me know.
Hi, I have a bunion problem few years ago, and I went to a chiropractic to got a treatment. He was able to straighten my toe. After that I wear a silicone separator and wide shoes to prevent. But remember always take care of your feet because all the problems start there.
His videos indicate that he operates out of Ft. Meyers, FL.
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Pointed toe shoes is what caused my small toe bunions. I had a grandmother that had big toe bunions.
Actually, the propensity to develop bunions is genetic. I learned that from 23 and Me. Take care of your feet! 👣
Totally agree. I remember having the start of bunions in primary school
Yup 100 genetic
No one in my family has them except me so maybe not. ?
Very difficult to find shoes that fit me so i believe that is the problem. (imo)
@@imasmurfy1: Of course wearing tight or ill-fitting shoes, especially high heels, could cause bunions for anybody. But being prone to getting them is genetic. If you do a 23 and Me test, your results will tell you how likely you are to develop bunions, have blond hair, a fear of heights, get sea-sick and a whole lot more based on your genes. 🧬
@@hereforit2347 maybe so but when you wear a size 10 shoe and the toebox starts curving at about a size 8, there will be problems.
And i’m just noticing now that’s how 99% of shoes are made.
In order to stop the shoe from mashing my big toe, i’d need a size 12.
That’s not hereditary.
I wish you had talked about bunions on very high arched feet with no knock knees and supination while running. Perhaps that mid-foot joint you were talking about at the end of the video??
It can be genetic too.
A good cyropractor can also make a world of difference. My main metatarsals are both rotated inward so the pain can get to be so so terrible. So he usually gives them a tug (kind of complicated series of pulls) and after a day or so their so much better.
Just have to make sure he does it regularly and it's all good.
Chiropractor*
Enjoy your day!
Quack-o-practors are not doctors and you cannot exercise bunions away. Get medical advice from real medical doctors.
@@DolceFioreRosa yeah that one
@@lindamccarrel8184 certainly, just had an MRI done of my foot and ankle and seeing the doctor next week to figure out what's going on.
My chiropractor is a pretty ok dude and was helping me trying to get locate a doctor (autistic with ADHD tendencies ontop of other problems) it seriously took like 3 months to get to see a foot doctor and that is after a 2month wait for a date that wasn't properly booked.
So in that mean time he was a serious life saver.
11/2/2021 - I didn't see or hear he gave any treatment for the bunion. Lots of explanation as to the cause but how does one treat the bunion surgery free?
Wow I would love to work on my bunion without surgery
Nice pulling my big toe out really helped my bunion to disappear. I took a hammer and fixed my hammer toe, now all is good
I
Have had knock knees and hallucinations valgas from birth. Am 70 and my left bunion is killing me. Ouch! Have worn wide sensible shoes all my life and have vey high arches. No flat feet here. Weak nips and knees though
I listened to "If I Had A Hammer", Leonard Nimoy's rendition. It motivated me.
@@RA82828 it was a reference to hammer toe. Obviously it went right over your head. 🤭
@@RA82828 actually I'm not. I love life. You should try it sometime.
I had the surgery and I am right back where I st as red because my healing did not go correctly. Now my big toe is going to the right onto the next toe that was not happening b4 Help
Any. Suggestion for a doc in NJ
I have them on both feet . One is worse then the other . I have hip issues . My lower back hurts all the time . I now have what looks like heal spurs . I am just glad I am not working at this point . I am a care giver for my disabled husband . I feel guilty when I am hurting because his pain is a billion times as bad as mine . Its all hard .
I have one bunion. It came from over tightening one of my dance shoes. Very painful.
Does this work if you have it lots of years!.
Is this what also causes diabetic foot ulcers?
Only problem is that you can NEVER passively reduce hallux abducto valgus
I need mine fixed but I have no insurance no nothing.. Its getting hard to walk..so overwhelming and painful
The first metatarsal can rotate at the navicular joint and medial cuneiform causing the bottom of the sesamoid bones neath distal end of metatarsal to now be crowding second metatarsal at distal end. Top of first metatarsal distal end now making protuberance on medial side of big toe joint. Big toe now pivots laterally into second toe. An alignment problem that only tends to increase with age. Problem can also cause other toes to take hammer toe profiles.
People with proper foot biomechanics are indeed very fortunate as bunions are really a nuisance.
That’s right - all radiological signs too
I had bunions from wearing ill fitting shoes, the only way I believe bunions occur. The big toe was pushed to one side, and I had the lump on the side of my foot, which was painful. I had surgery to reset the toe and I have not had any trouble since. It cannot be cured by just strapping it up etc, the bone is deformed.
Definitely NOT the only way bunions occur. I've been basically barefoot (home-based business, no need for shoes :) ) for 40 years and STILL I've developed bunions.
I kinda don’t understand like OK, the thumb will be straight. But then what will be with the rest of the toes, will there be a big gap between the thumb and the rest of the toes?
This problem with me pls help me
What if you had knee replacement on both knees
Woah that's severe
barefoot shoes, walking without shoes, exercises to strengthen foot, legs, hip and spine. and no more conventional shoes or insoles, and definitely no pads. all that stuff is what made our feet deformed in the first place.
I asked my foot Dr about a spacer and any exercises for bunions and he said all those thing are temporary and didn't work. He said that I needed reconstruction surgery. I would rather not get surgery unless it was the last option.
I think that's what the (good) surgeons recommend. Everything else delays the surgery, but that's good because as far as I know, you only get one shot at the surgery.
I had surgery to remove my bunions on both feet, 7 months apart about 18 years ago and I'm SO glad I had it done. The bunion caused pain. I hated the way my feet looked, the left one was worse. I was so self conscious since I was salsa dancing a lot and wearing open toe latin ballroom shoes. It was definitely worth it. After I completely healed I was able to wear my high heel ballroom shoes again. My mom had bunions and she waited much too long to get surgery. She got to the point where her feet hurt no matter what shoes she wore and her surgery was more complicated and recovery took longer. I don't know why people are so afraid of getting this type of surgery especially if you're otherwise healthy.
Well. .. alimentation it's important to be more reliable. ...thanx
What is the pad that you are referring to for the hyper mobile problem?
Thanks so much for this information! I was knocked at the knee as a kid, flat footed and now in my 40s I have a bunion from hell on my right foot. I work 12 hour shifts and here lately I feel the pain zing up into my right big toe...its pulsating. It definitely makes sense to fix the arch and get toe spacers. I DO NOT want surgery😭!!!
I'd agree. I had surgery about 15 years ago and my bunions are coming back. It seems to be a combination of strengthening the ankles/calves and wearing barefoot shoes that allow your toes to splay properly. I'm really liking my xero shoes. Finally shoes that don't hurt! Those combined with toe spacers (less than $20 on Amazon) and doing some painful toe stretching and ankle exercises have really helped. Good luck!
@@RecoveringAtheist Hey there thanks so much for the feedback!
Agree my Mum a nurse practitioner had the surgery and it came back worse
But I need it I 🤔
My podiatrist said the spreaders don't work
Mine is throbbing as I type
Ouch