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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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. … Read more
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 … Read more
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. … Read more
One day Prince Charming is going to sweep you away for the night. You’ll be dancing the night away in designer high heels… for hours. When midnight strikes, you’ll run away and accidently lose one of your heels revealing your … Read more
Wearing the wrong size shoes are extremely uncomfortable and may cause brutal problems such as bunions or blisters. Finding the right size shoes for your feet is crucial when it comes to keeping your feet healthy. If wide feet are … Read more
Yes, it is true. Bunions can develop in children due to trauma or genetic predisposition. Properly termed, juvenile Hallux valgus, the bunion that develops in children can occur as early as 6 years old and cause the same effects as … Read more
By now, most Americans dealing with bunions understand what they are and what they look like. Bunions affect about 30 percent of the U.S. population and twice as likely to occur in women as men. They are bumpy or boney … Read more
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