The Best Way to Treat a Tailor’s Bunion
Similar to a bunion, a bunionette (also known as a Tailor’s Bunion) is a bump that develops on the outside of the foot, near the base of the fifth toe. The bump is caused by an enlarged portion or misalignment of the bone (the fifth metatarsal head), and it is often associated with a misaligned … Read more
Your Feet Pay the Price | Find Out Which Shoes Are Best for You
First and foremost, your feet are in charge of the most important job. You might take them for granted every day, but they work alongside with your spine supporting your entire body and works as a 2-wheel automobile vehicle. Every step that you take is another leap towards a healthier body. However, one injury to … Read more
Explore Options for Treating Hammertoe Symptoms
Those too-tight shoes and narrow high heels are doing more damage than you imagine!. Hammertoe is just one agonizing result of putting repeated stress on your toes. Narrow fitting shoes and shoes that are too small can cause toes to bend upward at the middle joint, and yes, it’s as unpleasant as it sounds! Luckily, … Read more
Heel Pain: What High Heels Are Really Doing to Your Body
The price of beauty in heels is steep to say the least. Designer shoe companies’ main focus is in the design of the high heels to enhance the length of women’s legs. However, what good are long and luscious legs when your feet are full of unappealing deformities? That’s right ladies. It’s time to ditch … Read more
Immediately Walk After Your Bunionectomy
When it comes to discussing about a bunion surgery, the most frequently asked question is “How long is the recovery time?” Just like all other surgeries, cosmetic foot surgeries such as bunionectomy, the recovery time depend on each individual’s body. Recovery can mean different things for different people. Some people consider themselves in a recovery … Read more
Common Foot Problems Most People Ignore During the Holidays
Most people are so busy during the New Years that their personal health often takes a backseat to business deadlines and family obligation, especially when our feet are the main focus and are most involved in our everyday movement. The holidays are a time of stress for everyone especially when we are running around getting … Read more
Bunion Facts | 4 Facts About Bunions
Gender Plays a Role Bunions most commonly affect women, but that does not mean that it affects 100% of women and 0% of men. Bunions typically form when the pressure of weight-bearing and walking is unevenly spread across the foot and across both genders. The result of this uneven distribution is often joint instability and … Read more
Are Custom Running Orthotics Worth the Cost?
Worried about the price of custom orthotics and not wanting to sell your sole? Deciding between the cheaper or the more effective option is often the greatest dilemma. When it comes to orthotics, the latter almost always exceeds the price. Custom orthotics can be pricey and may or may not be covered by insurance depending … Read more
The Best Way To Their Heart Is Through Their Feet | Bunion News
Bunions are foot deformity in which the joint develops a prominent sideways angle by turning the big toe outward and turning the first metatarsal bone inward. The skin around the bunion may be irritated and there may be swelling at the base of the joint. Here’s a picture to help you identify a bunion. Bunions, … Read more