What is a bunion?
A bunion is a deviation of the big toe from the bone in the forefoot, causing the toe to move towards the midline of the foot or away from the midline of the body. It is not necessarily a bony growth, but rather a deviation of the phalanges in one direction and the metatarsal in the other direction.
What causes bunions?
Bunions can be caused by genetics, as well as other factors such as reduced dorsiflexion, which can cause a pronated foot posture and contribute to the formation of bunions. Unnatural footwear is also a contributing factor, especially when the shoe has a narrow toe box that squashes the toes and changes the positioning of the foot.
What should I do to resolve bunions?
To resolve bunions, it is important to address the underlying cause of the condition. This includes wearing natural footwear with a wide toe box, working on foot mechanics, and addressing movement patterns up the chain at the knee and hip. Stretching, massage, and other physical therapies may also be helpful in reducing pain and promoting healing. It is important to seek advice from a healthcare professional to determine the best treatment options for your individual situation.
3 Steps To Healthy, Happy Feet
How To Get Started On Your Journey
Learn
Before you can take control of your foot health you need gain an understanding of how your body should naturally function and what may be contributing to the issues you’re experiencing.
We’ve combined all of our most potent education into one handy e-book we call the Guide To Foot Freedom to get you started on this journey. Click here to get free access.
For a deeper dive into Bunions, we would also recommend listening to this podcast from TFC’s leading health professionals.
Train
The next step is to start exploring your potential through movement.
Whether you have some of our TFC training tools or not, we’ve created a library of training videos to help you restore natural function from the ground up.
Check out our free training portal here for exercise suggestions and guided routines from our Head Physiotherapist.
Connect
To make major strides on your journey requires consistency and the main reason people struggle with this is because they're missing a strong support network around them.
Turning up every day to improve your health without a cheer squad motivating you is really challenging.
You need to connect with like-minded humans who've been in your shoes before so that you can learn from and inspire one another.
That’s what our TFC Explorer Community is here for. Click here to learn more.
While our education, training and community are an empowering way to help you start putting your feet first, everyone is different and we always recommend seeking advice from a qualified healthcare professional who can properly assess your individual needs and determine the best treatment options for you.
To find a trusted TFC Pro near you, head to our directory here.