A bunion (or hallux valgus) is a condition where the big toe becomes misaligned (bending towards the second toe) due to changes in the underlying bone structure. This can cause pain, affects shoe fitting and walking, as well as being a cosmetic concern.
Some people have a predisposition to developing bunions, but they are not inevitable – footwear and how we walk (which can be influenced by exercises and orthotics) may improve our chances of avoiding bunions and also halt their progression.
Apart from bunions, there is an array of other deformities that can affect the feet. These include hammer toes, tailors bunions, fallen arches (excessive pronation), and many types of lumps and bumps.
A Podiatrist can help by assessing the level of deformity, providing footwear, orthotic therapy and activity advice – as well as referral for surgery if this is deemed necessary.
A bunion (or hallux valgus) is a condition where the big toe becomes misaligned (bending towards the second toe) due to changes in the underlying bone structure. This can cause pain, affects shoe fitting and walking, as well as being a cosmetic concern.
Some people have a predisposition to developing bunions, but they are not inevitable – footwear and how we walk (which can be influenced by exercises and orthotics) may improve our chances of avoiding bunions and also halt their progression.
Apart from bunions, there is an array of other deformities that can affect the feet. These include hammer toes, tailors bunions, fallen arches (excessive pronation), and many types of lumps and bumps.
A Podiatrist can help by assessing the level of deformity, providing footwear, orthotic therapy and activity advice – as well as referral for surgery if this is deemed necessary.
A bunion (or hallux valgus) is a condition where the big toe becomes misaligned (bending towards the second toe) due to changes in the underlying bone structure. This can cause pain, affects shoe fitting and walking, as well as being a cosmetic concern.
Some people have a predisposition to developing bunions, but they are not inevitable – footwear and how we walk (which can be influenced by exercises and orthotics) may improve our chances of avoiding bunions and also halt their progression.
Apart from bunions, there is an array of other deformities that can affect the feet. These include hammer toes, tailors bunions, fallen arches (excessive pronation), and many types of lumps and bumps.
A Podiatrist can help by assessing the level of deformity, providing footwear, orthotic therapy and activity advice – as well as referral for surgery if this is deemed necessary.