Bunions are really common. They affect about 10% of the population and they are more prevalent in women than men. Bunions are painful, uncomfortable, and can make it difficult to walk or even wear shoes that fit well. For this reason, many people wonder if walking barefoot will help a bunion?
There is some evidence that wearing open toe shoes instead of closed-toe ones could help with bunions because there’s less rubbing on the feet when you walk without socks or tights on your feet—or at least that’s what people think! Some people say that not having arch support in their foot impacts alignment which could cause or worsen a bunion. So, should you walk around barefoot?
Is walking barefoot good for my bunion?
The answer is yes and no. For example, if your bunion is really painful or tender you should always try to wear shoes that fit well and don’t rub against it when walking around. But wearing open toe shoes can prevent bunions from becoming worse by reducing the pressure on the toes which could cause them to become more inflamed over time.
But keep in mind that walking barefoot will bring out any shortcomings in your biomechanics in the way you stand and walk. So, if you have poor alignment, walking barefoot may aggravate your bunion. The bottom line is that it’s best to see a foot specialist like a podiatrist who can help you wear whatever shoes you want!
Who can help with my bunion?
However, it’s important that you see a podiatrist who won’t just pop you into orthotics. The aim should be to fix your foot alignment so that you are able to wear whatever shoes you want and walk with comfort and ease.
So, if you’re looking at ways where walking barefoot can help a bunion, maybe we can instead focus on fixing the underlying reason for it? And this will mean getting professional advice from someone like our practitioners at Sydney Foot Solutions.
I get ticked off patients come in to see me in regard to their bunion who have been given orthotics that don’t do anything to straighten their bunion and they can’t fit into any of their shoes. Yet this happens all too often!
We can help with your bunion and foot alignment. Come see our practitioners at Sydney Foot Solutions today for an assessment of your feet where you will learn what else we can do to get rid of the pain from a bunion before it gets worse.
What is the best footwear option for bunions?
So, what is the best footwear option for bunions? Well, it’s really a matter of having great foot alignment which means wearing shoes that fit well AND have good support. The aim will be to reduce pressure on your bunion and then get professional advice from someone like our practitioners at Sydney Foot Solutions in regard to our expert bunion treatments (which can be really helpful in the long term).
Don’t forget that if you’re wearing open toe shoes, make sure they fit well and don’t rub against your bunion! And if you’re walking barefoot, be mindful of how you walk so as not to aggravate your bunion. With a little bit of care, you can wear
How can FMT help you wear whatever shoes you want to?
How can FMT help you wear whatever shoes you want to? Well the simple answer is that we fix your foot alignment which means wearing any kind of shoe will fit well and feel comfortable. The best way to do this would be by consulting with our practitioners at Sydney Foot Solutions who are able to give you expert advice from the comfort of your home. They will be able to assess how your foot alignment is and then help you wear any shoes that fit well!
This blog post was written by a team of podiatrists who are experts in all things feet related. Because we know lots about bunions, our aim here is to help you find the best possible way of managing your bunion in a fun and easy-to-understand manner. No jargon, no mumbo jumbo! Just good old-fashioned advice from Australia’s leading podiatrists about bunions!
I would suggest you make the most of our 65% off Bunion assessment just $35. Where we will assess the underlying causes of your bunion and work with you to avoid surgery and keep you running. Just give us a call on 89669300.
Will I have to get surgery?
Generally speaking, no. Surgery is usually only indicated in extreme cases where treatment has been put off. We find that we can offer effective treatment if you would like to avoid surgery.
What is the conservative treatment?
At Sydney Foot Solutions we have over 19 years’ experience in treating bunion without surgery. The treatment consists of diagnosing the underlying cause and then going about improving the function of the foot and ankle. We do this through a hands-on technique that we combine with strengthening exercises that change the way you stand and walk and help improve the factors that lead to a bunion.
The benefits of this treatment
– Keep running
– No surgery
– No orthotics
– Keep wearing the shoes you love
What do I do next?
I would suggest you make the most of our 65% off Bunion assessment just $35. Where we will assess the underlying causes of your bunion and work with you to avoid surgery and keep you running. Just give us a call on 8966 9300.
