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. […]
Bunion Prevention Should Begin In Our Youth
Bunions are a condition that more commonly affects older adults, but that doesn’t mean that we need to wait until we’re in our fifties, sixties and beyond to start working to prevent and treat these big toe joint disorders. In fact, a recent review of youth footwear choices shows that as a society, we could […]
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 […]
5 Signs You Need Bunion Surgery
As we’ve talked about on the blog in the past, a bunion is a type of foot issue that will not fully heal on its own. Now, that’s not to say that every bunion needs surgery, but if your bunion progresses beyond a certain point, the only way to address the problems you’re dealing with […]
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