About the condition

What are Bunions?

Bunions are bony lumps that form on the outside of your big toe that cause pain and swelling. This condition occurs when some of the bones in your big toe move out of place causing the big toe to push into the other toes.

The usual onset of this condition is around 20-50 years of age, however can begin earlier or later with women more likely to develop bunions. Smaller bunions (bunionettes) can develop on the joint of your little toe.

Causes

What are the causes?

There is a genetic element to this condition; people are more likely to develop bunions if there is family history of the condition (thanks mum and dad!).

Other causes include:

Faulty foot structure that is genetically inherited
Tight shoes that cause toe crowding
Shoes with high heels
Standing for extended periods of time
Arthritis in your feet

Symptoms

What are the symptoms?

Limited movement in big toe
Ongoing or intermittent pain
Bony bump on the outside of your big toe
Swelling, redness and pain
Corns or calluses that form between the big and second toe

Treatment

Treatment for Bunions

Your physiotherapist may recommend a splint to be worn at night to stretch and realign your toe joint.

Soft tissue release
Shockwave therapy
Custom orthotics
Tailored exercises program
Toe separators
Footwear modification
Cold therapy

Bunions Treatment in Sinnamon Park

What are Bunions?

What are the causes?

What are the symptoms?

Treatment for Bunions

Treating Bunions in Sinnamon Park

Get it assessed properly