How to solve bunions in 3 steps

Join Australian Foot and Ankle Physiotherapist, Andrew Wynd as he shows you how to solve bunions or hallux valgus in three easy steps. Based on over 23 years of clinical practice, Andrew will show you how to fix your own feet. These steps are part of the process Andrew has used in the clinic over many years with proven results.

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[farrahlipsham]

I'm so glad there's somebody that has come up with ways to combat bunions. All I've been told is that you have surgery later on when it becomes really bad and it's caused by shoes that are too tight. I've very rarely worn tight shoes or even high heels, and I've grown up rurally, mostly barefoot much of my childhood, so the usual "squashed feet" doesn't apply. The idea that it's maybe atrophied muscle/posture misalignment - maybe from years of standing incorrectly (as I've spent far more time on my feet in life than not) - sounds far more plausible. Thank you for this new knowledge!

[v-ia]

i dont have any issues like that with my feet, but i applaud you for sharing all the necessary information one needs to improve these problems instead of leaving everyone with them behind a paywall, especially if its your job. i appreciate your kind soul!

[theelizabethan]

Massaging all around the joint with Castor Oil can greatly aid in the 1st Step: Massage regularly and often. Castor Oil has anti-inflammatory properties.
Wear the silicone toe separators/aligners in your shoes.
As this condition affects "flatter" feet more frequently, choose minimal, or no heel elevated, shoes.
If arthritis is a problem, avoid the "nightshades" family of vegetables (Tomatoes, white Potatoes, Peppers, and Eggplants). These plants have powerful inflammatory anti-nutrients called Lectins and Glyco-alkaloids which can attack the joints.

[bronzethunderbeard]

This is very helpful as a 30 y/o climber. Ive been dealing with a bunion in my left foot for a while now and have been trying a lot of things. I'm just recently learning about using these muscles 5:25 It's already helping, thanks

[jonasbarnes]

Best content I've found of this so far on the internet, thank you

[marytomskicrane]

Had bunion surgery in 2013 and the bottom of my big toe healed incorrectly. I started compensating by walking on the outside of my foot, which led to knee, hip, and back pain and arthritis in my feet. Six other doctors say there is no way to successfully fix. Having surgery was the worst thing I could have ever done. I'm going to do these exercises to prevent my other foot's bunion from worsening.

[RAE-homely-fairy-of-the-light]

Best way I found was to put one fat rubber band around both big toes whilst feet together, then as you keep your heels together pull apart slowly your feet and the rubber band straightens up the big toe as they pull apart, do this when at computer or watching TV! Cheap as, works a charm👍👍👍

[tiamat]

because of climbingshoes I developed some bunions. Not as much as you can see in the video, however I got some troubles with rolling off my big toe. I use the fasciae ball every couple weeks and do the last shown exercise along others to strengthen my toe muscles (you can do them while sitting at the office, lying in bed, etc, after a while it kinda goes unconciously). This also helped my left flat foot to become more normal again. Im also not wearing tight socks anymore and have a pair of "toe shoes" which do feel much better. Took me a couple of month but you can allready see&feel a difference. However i think its important to not only do exercises but also change your shoes accordingly!

[RonnieOsullivanGoat]

Its 4 am. I don't even have bunions.

[ShannonsChannel]

Thank you for posting this. My podiatrist basically told me to get a $400 customized shoe insert to "keep it from getting worse" but didn't say it could be corrected.

[bandicoot]

You saved my feet, no lie just fact! Grateful appreciation!

[holly]

Would love to see the before and after pictures of clients who have had success with your method. Thanks!

[Runner]

Should have mentioned as a pre-caution when doing the last shown exercise, that muscle in the arch of the foot may start to cramp up when it is flexed like that, that's because it has been weak for so long and now it is activated. Usually I would flex it, then relax and stand on that foot to release the cramp. But cramping is a good sign!! 👍 That means the muscle is finally being worked and activated!.

[HamelinSong]

I have wide feet, tight shoes are really destroying my toes, I just wish they made wider shoes that don't look like they belong to a clown or a grandma.

[Aurea_Borealis]

Thank you for this video. I've already had a bunion surgery on my right foot when I was 14 abd they said I'll need a surgery for my left as well but that hadn't come. I'm 32 now but have this issue again on my right as it was before. None of the doctors ever mentioned that I'm able to do something to my feet... so I'm really greatful for this information.

[pash]

I got a bunion from wearing pointy shoes as a girl. They were fashionable back then. But only in one foot. Watching this video I realized that repetitive massaging of the connective tissue between the toes will work. I know this in my bones! Thanks for the informative video.☆☆☆

[Aquos]

I recently started cramping on the top of my foot, and when that happens my big toe straightens out! Working the muscles that lead up the calf now also. Great video

[kathleenboyd]

Great explanation!!! I'm almost 75 and only one foot is not great, but I"ll do this with both!!!

[kathleenunsworth]

I had a bunion on my right foot for years, it got gradually worse and affected the second toe, that became deformed and painful as well.
Eventually I saw a surgeon who told me it had been caused by the muscles that were not supporting my foot as I walked causing my foot to be misaligned. He said tribes of native people who had never worn shoes had the same problem.
I had an operation and the big toe joint is now fused and the second tow had to be pinned to make it straight again. That eas around 20 years ago.
I also have to wear a shie insert to help correct my feet as I walk otherwise the problem would reoccurr.
Not a simple problem at all!

[roselucht]

The toe deciders helped me immeasurably!