Some new research has recently been published on just how effective are exercises and the bunion correctors in helping mild to moderate bunions (hallux valgus). See the study here. The authors studied what is technically known as hallux valgus (non-technically known as bunions). They set out to evaluate whether combining exercise interventions (bunion exercises) with…
Read MoreWhile some podiatrists recommend bunion correctors as a non-surgical solution to manage bunion symptoms, others argue that their effectiveness is limited, so there is not necessarily a consensus amongst Podiatrists that bunion correctors should be recommended or not. When there is a lack of consensus, then a review of the scientific evidence is important. What…
Read MoreHere at FootStore we have a wide range of products to deal with a number of problems of the toes and forefoot. There are so many that it can be confusing. The terminology or names that we use for different products may or may not be the same as others as there us not one…
Read MoreA shoe stretcher can be an effective way to relieve pressure in the shoes over problems such as hammer toes and bunions as well as to help shoes fit better and be more comfortable. Not all upper materials are suitable to be stretched, but most can to a certain extent. Leather is the most malleable…
Read MoreWe know from the evidence that using a bunion corrector regularly over a few months can lead to an improvement in the angle of the big toe of a few degrees. That particular study did not go beyond 3 months, so we have no good evidence of the long term affects. We also know that…
Read MoreThere are a number of products that can be used to help bunions if they are causing you problems. It is often a good idea to get professional advice if you are seriously concerned. Two products that we have are the Bunion Corrector and the Bunion Assassin. Which is the one that you should use?…
Read MoreA newly published study has shown they work! We had previously written about the bunion correctors and how they can be helpful in dealing with the pain that occurs inside the joint when a bunion or hallux valgus is painful, but expressed some caution in just how much they can correct the angle of the…
Read MoreToe spacers are used either at night or in wide fitting footwear to “correct the toes”. Feet spend the day in footwear, that somewhat compress the toes and changes the natural alignment of the toes. The idea of the toe spacers is to undo that unnatural force. Most commentary online about these are usually accompanied…
Read MoreBunions are a common problem and the question often comes up about can bunion exercises help? Short answer: yes Long answer: maybe, yes So, do Bunion Exercises Work? The answer really depends on what is meant by “work”. Will the exercises correct the bunion and associated hallux valgus? Probably not. The forces from the biomechanics…
Read MoreBunions are an enlargement of the big toe joint of the foot and are typically associated with a hallux (big toe) valgus (deviation to the outside). Due to that deviation, it would seem logical to use a “bunion corrector” or “hallux valgus splint” to try and correct that deviation. This means that we have the…
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