Besides being a blockbuster hit, The Butterfly Effect is a theory that posits that small, minor changes to a system can lead to major issues further down the chain of events. The theory suggests that something as small as a butterfly flapping its wings in one area of the world can lead to the formation […]
The Unintended Side Effects Of Untreated Bunions
When it comes to our foot health, many people assume that if they can simply tolerate the discomfort, then they are no worse for the wear at the end of the day. Unfortunately, a number of additional issues can develop when you ignore a problem with your feet, and that’s especially true with a bunion. […]
Five Things Seniors Should Know About Bunion Management
Bunions occur when the joint at the base of your big toe becomes misaligned. This causes the big toe to point towards the rest of the toes and the big toe joint to bulge outward, causing a bony prominence on the side of the base of the toe. Although this condition can develop in patients […]
Will I Need Surgery On My Bunion?
Bunions are a slow-developing foot condition, so you can breathe a little easier knowing that you’re not going to develop a bunion overnight. However, once a bunion develops, are you destined for the operating table, or can you manage the condition conservatively? In today’s blog, we explain whether or not you’ll need surgery on your […]
My Bunion Is Getting Worse
Unlike an acute foot injury, bunions tend to develop slowly over time. They typically start off mild and without symptoms, but if you don’t pursue treatment, odds are the condition will slowly progress. Eventually, you will get to the point where your bunion is noticeably worse than it was weeks or months ago, and you […]