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Being foot specialists, we see a lot of patients with bunion and hallux valgus problems. We wanted to put this video together to give some key takeaways for how to treat and hopefully prevent bunion and hallux valgus problems. A few of our main points with references are:
Try to wear shoes that fit your feet.
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[/rockthemes_iconictext][rockthemes_vertical_space vertical_space_height=”custom” custom_value=”15px”/][rockthemes_iconictext icon_align=”left” icon_size=”icon-2″ avoid_sidebar=”undefined” icon_title=”” link_url=”false” link_id=”false” link_is_tax=”false” tax_name=”no-selected” boxed_layout=”false” icon_box_model=”no-box” use_shadow=”false” icon_class=”icomoon icomoon-icon-checkmark-circle” icon_box_ratio=”16_5″ icon_box_color_default=”#58a344″ icon_box_color_hover=”#58a344″ icon_color_default=”#58a344″ icon_color_hover=”#58a344″ icon_box_fill=”background_only” icon_url=””]Try to find shoes that have a shape through the toes that matches your foot’s shape.
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Spot Stretching
[rockthemes_vertical_space vertical_space_height=”custom” custom_value=”15px”/][rockthemes_iconictext icon_align=”left” icon_size=”icon-2″ avoid_sidebar=”undefined” icon_title=”” link_url=”false” link_id=”false” link_is_tax=”false” tax_name=”no-selected” boxed_layout=”false” icon_box_model=”no-box” use_shadow=”false” icon_class=”icomoon icomoon-icon-checkmark-circle” icon_box_ratio=”16_5″ icon_box_color_default=”#58a344″ icon_box_color_hover=”#58a344″ icon_color_default=”#58a344″ icon_color_hover=”#58a344″ icon_box_fill=”background_only” icon_url=””]Spot stretching can be done at most shoe repair shops with a bit of stretching cream and a ball and ring stretcher.
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Different Shoe Lacing Techniques
[rockthemes_vertical_space vertical_space_height=”custom” custom_value=”15px”/][rockthemes_iconictext icon_align=”left” icon_size=”icon-2″ avoid_sidebar=”undefined” icon_title=”” link_url=”false” link_id=”false” link_is_tax=”false” tax_name=”no-selected” boxed_layout=”false” icon_box_model=”no-box” use_shadow=”false” icon_class=”icomoon icomoon-icon-checkmark-circle” icon_box_ratio=”16_5″ icon_box_color_default=”#58a344″ icon_box_color_hover=”#58a344″ icon_color_default=”#58a344″ icon_color_hover=”#58a344″ icon_box_fill=”background_only” icon_url=””]We really like the lacing technique we use in the above video for bunions, but here’s a website that has over 50 different ways to lace your shoes!
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Toe Separators
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Take a picture of your toe
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When sitting, try lining up your phone with your knee and take a picture of your toes. It can be a great way to monitor changes in the angle of the big toe joint over time!
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