Millions of people are walking around right now with a small bump on the outside of their foot on the side of their big toe joint. This condition is called a bunion, and for some they can be asymptomatic, while for others they can be severely debilitating. But why is big toe joint dysfunction so […]
Diagnosing And Treating Juvenile Bunions
Bunions are a fairly common foot condition that we see on a regular basis, but the vast majority of cases are on the feet of older adults. However, this is not the only group who can be felled by a bunion. In some instances, bunion can develop on the foot of a teen or child […]
5 Ways To Shrink A Bunion Without Surgery
Bunions are a foot condition that rarely heal well without intervention. That’s not to say that you’ll always need surgery to correct the problem, but at the same time, don’t expect the condition to resolve on its own by doing the same things you’ve been doing. Shrinking a bunion without surgery is possible, but it […]
What Is This Bump On The Side Of My Toe?
Have you noticed that you’re starting to develop a bump or protrusion on the side of your foot near your big toe joint? Are you wondering what that is, and more importantly, if you need to do anything about it? This is a condition we see all the time in our clinic, and treatment varies […]
Treating Bunions During The Summer
Bunions can be a problem any time of the year, but we tend to get more calls about the foot condition during the warm summer months. This is both interesting and not surprising at the same time. It’s interesting because the most common cause of bunion is overly tight and poor fitting shoes, which is […]