Practical Relief for Bunions

With the popularity of tight fitting high heel shoes, bunions have become a very common foot ailment.Simply put, the condition is located at the base of the greater toe, and is characterized by swollen, inflamed and pain to the affected area. Severe cases may cause the second toe to overlap, develop hammer toes, corns, and make walking difficult and painful.

It is estimated nearly half of U.S. women, and many men, will develop bunions at some point in their lives. The key is early detection, and prevention before the condition requires surgery. The vast majority of cases will not require surgery if some simple steps are taken

Causes

Tight fitting shoes, especially high heels. (most common)
Foot and toe injuries.
Hereditary factors and birth defects.
Work environment requiring prolong stress on feet. (waitresses, hairdressers, dancers, athletes, etc.)

Prevention

Wear loose fitting shoes with a wide toe box.
Avoid wearing high heels for any length of time.
Massage feet with anti inflammatory, anti fungal, and anti bacterial lotion.
Use a corrective toe pad especially if toe ailment is affected.
Practice a potassium rich diet to prevent leg and foot cramping. (ex. Bananas)


Relief

Use this therapeutic foot lotion formulated with zinc, tea tree, peppermint oil, and aloe to relieve inflammation, toe fungus, and bacteria which can cause infection. Along with being a great moisturizer the active ingredients provide strong anti inflammatory, anti fungus, anti bacterial, and punitive penetrating properties.

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Toe Brace

Designed to correct misalignment and relieve stress to pressure points. This toe brace is made of a dry polymer gel which is skin like in feel and appearance. Nearly invisible even while wearing open toe shoes. Recommended when even the slightest indication of toe misalignment is noticed, (an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure).

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Before and after pictures of bunions Several cases which have shown substantial relief.

Go to general Foot Care page for help with related issues.

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