Bunions are more than just a nuisance they can be downright painful. And the embarrassing bump at the base of your big toe can make you think twice before slipping on your favorite strappy sandals.

Anyone with bunions will tell you that these enlarged bony bumps can cause irritation and pain, and make finding the right footwear a real challenge. While they can only be corrected through surgery, ...

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Bunion exercises might help some people with small bunions ease the pain caused by bunions, a painful toe joint deformity. You develop a bunion when pressure pushes the big toe toward the second toe.

Bunions are bony deformities that develop on a toe joint. They usually occur in the big toe and cause the joint to protrude to the side at an unnatural angle. Because your toe is out of alignment, ...

On today’s inaugural U.S. National Bunion Day, podiatrists like Dr. Jodi Schoenhaus of the Foot, Ankle & Leg Vein Center in Boca Raton are on a mission to destigmatize a painful condition that ...

Bunions, or hallux valgus, are not just unsightly – they can significantly impact a patient's quality of life. Understanding all the options, including innovative procedures like Lapiplasty and ...

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