Avoid Bunion Surgery: Effective Non-Surgical Treatment Explained
Introduction
Do you have a bunion and think your only option is surgery? Are you worried about being stuck with orthotics, unable to wear your favorite shoes, or being inactive throughout your treatment? Let us assure you, there’s an alternative approach that can offer successful results without the need for surgery.
About Us
I’m Daniel Fitzpatrick from Sydney Foot Solutions. In this blog post, I’ll take you through a recent success story of how we treated a teenage girl with a bunion. Importantly, she was able to stay active without using orthotics or undergoing surgery. Keep reading to learn how we guided her big toe back into better alignment.
Understanding Bunions
A bunion primarily entails a deviation through your big toe, resulting in both the deviation itself and a bony lump forming on the side. This occurs due to the way you stand and walk, which causes compensations that lead to the toe deviation.
It’s an incredibly common issue—one in three people has a bunion—yet most don’t know that surgery isn’t the only solution. We’ve been specializing in treating bunions for over 20 years and handle over a hundred cases a week.
The Case Study
A teenage girl recently came to our clinic with a history of bunions in her family. Her mother was understandably concerned, given her daughter’s active lifestyle as a soccer player. She did not want orthotics and needed to remain active during her treatment. Luckily, this was exactly the type of case we excel at managing.
Our Approach
We began with an initial assessment, including a weight-bearing X-ray to understand the extent of the deviation. This step is crucial as it provides a baseline to track progress. After the assessment, we started a 12-week treatment plan, involving hands-on manual therapy focused on alignment correction.
Additionally, we combined this with laser therapy to break the inflammatory cycle, which helped alleviate pain and accelerate progress.
Results and Improvements
Before we started, the angle of her bunion was at nearly 35 degrees, which is quite advanced, especially for someone aged 15. Over the course of her treatment, this angle was reduced to under 17 degrees. This marked improvement was visible in the before-and-after X-rays, further proving the effectiveness of our conservative management approach.
Advantages of Our Treatment
Our practice focuses on functional improvements rather than just correcting the physical appearance. By realigning the foot through therapy and exercise, we improve overall function, balance, and coordination—benefits that are often more sustainable than those following surgical intervention.
Conclusion
Our work demonstrates that surgery isn’t the only viable solution for bunion management. A gentle, hands-on technique, combined with modern therapies, allows you to maintain an active lifestyle and avoid orthotics. If this resonates with your circumstances, we invite you to check out our initial assessment offer, which provides personalized advice based on your specific situation.
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