Does walking barefoot help a bunion? Bunions are an extremely common condition, affecting about 10% of the population and they are more prevalent in women than men. By nature, bunions are painful and uncomfortable, and because they cause a deformity to the shape of the foot, can make...
Bunion Treatment for Children Bunions are a common foot condition that affects the big toe. They are often found in adults, but rates of bunions in children have increased recently. This increase is due to more cases of obesity, which can lead to weight-bearing pressure on...
Bunion Treatment for Runners Running is a great way to stay in shape, and bunions do not need to stop you from running. If you have a bunion and are wondering if you should still run, the answer is yes! In this blog post we will...
When do bunions become a problem? Not all bunions cause obvious health issues. The reality is that it is possible to go through your entire life with a bunion and not experience any pain or discomfort. So, how do you know when to seek treatment for your bunion? What...
Bunions When Pregnant - Are They More Common and Why? We often have women presenting at our clinic either around or during their pregnancy in regard to a bunion either suddenly appearing or becoming more pronounced. Not to mention we often take a history of someone who has had bunions for quite some time (decades in...
Top secret tips on avoiding surgery for your bunions — and not ending up with feet like your mother, grandmother or anyone else in your family! Bunions are genetic, so if someone in your family has them, you could get them too. Not only are bunions unsightly...
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN BUNIONS ARE LEFT UNTREATED? Will my bunion get worse without treatment? Unfortunately, in the vast majority of cases the answer is yes. The difficulty is that most bunions don’t hurt for a number of years but the tricky bit is that when they start...
How Long Does It Take To Recover From A Bunion? There are several variables to this question. So, let’s try to work our way through it. 1) How long have you been aware of the Bunion? This may not come as a huge surprise but the sooner you...
Can Arthritis Cause Bunions? A combination of osteoarthritis and bunions in the big toe is one of the most common things we see in our patients. The first MTPJ (metatarsophalangeal joint), where bunions occur, is also a common site impacted by arthritis. In fact, patients experiencing...
CAN A BUNION BE ON ANY TOE? We see quite a lot of people with bunions in our clinic on the daily. With over 60% of our patients coming in for management and treatment of their bunions. A common question asked at our clinic is can...