How to Fix Bunions Naturally [No Surgery Needed]

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  • Learn a step-by-step process to fix bunions with conservative measures and NO NEED for surgery!
    Join us as we delve into non-surgical approaches that can help fix bunions and promote foot health. We'll discuss the importance of wearing proper footwear. You'll learn about the benefits of using padding or orthotic inserts to relieve pressure on the bunion and realign the foot.
    We'll also explore exercises and stretches that can strengthen the foot muscles and improve flexibility, aiding in bunion correction, and fixing bunion. Additionally, we'll provide tips for pain management, including the use of ice packs, over-the-counter pain relievers, and non-invasive techniques such as toe splints or separators.
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  • @georgerebovich3758
    @georgerebovich3758 2 ปีที่แล้ว +510

    I have the correct toes and 3 pair of LEMS footwear. Good progress over several months. The most amazing change is the aches and pains from my lower back, knees and feet have basically gone away. Even my lower foot neuropathy has lessened due, I believe to the better circulation the toe separation enables. I’m 75 years old and only wish I had discovered these techniques sooner.

    • @reginasoul3929
      @reginasoul3929 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Lucky guy you, 👍 may God bless you with health🌿

    • @RaphaelDawkinsCombatRadio
      @RaphaelDawkinsCombatRadio 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Where do I get the Correct Toes?

    • @Interesting_Facts_101
      @Interesting_Facts_101 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      What exact pair would you recomend?

    • @deefee701
      @deefee701 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@RaphaelDawkinsCombatRadio online

    • @laurafloyd6554
      @laurafloyd6554 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you @georgebovich! I'm 70 yrs old.

  • @wskelley976
    @wskelley976 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Before bunion surgery I had a lengthy discussion with my Foot Doctor AND my Foot Surgeon before having bunion surgery. I had elective bunion surgery thinking it would make my feet not as wide. After bunion surgery I had a lot of problems. The THIRD foot specialist told me that bunion surgery changes the Whole Mechanics of your feet. He showed me posters of the skeletal foot while explaining the complex skeletal bone structure of the foot and how the feet bears the body weight and impact of walking and running. He acted very surprised when I told him he was the first doctor to explain how bunion surgery changes the mechanics of the foot skeletal structure AND how a person needs to learn how to walk CORRECTLY again after bunion surgery. Before bunion surgery my feet were 13 EEE, five years after bunion surgery my feet are 13 EEEEEEEE [8E]. I had no pain before bunion surgery. Having elective bunion surgery is in the top 5 worst decisions I've made in my lifetime. It ruined my feet for the rest of my life.

    • @johnnybeefum
      @johnnybeefum ปีที่แล้ว +11

      why would you get bunion surgery if you weren't in pain?

    • @heisrisen12
      @heisrisen12 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I’m so sorry. Thank you for your warning. I recently thought I should have elective surgery to fix my pain free bunions

    • @MotoM0nk
      @MotoM0nk 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      ive had bunion surgery on both feet in Spire Healthcare, Scotland. Best decision of my life. Pain is gone, bunions gone (but they do reappear if tight shoes are worn, warned me my surgeon). Surgery done under medical insurance - free for me. Just had to buy 1-2 inexpensive post surgery meds that were not covered

    • @passiflora1014
      @passiflora1014 17 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you

  • @beautyandfinance9993
    @beautyandfinance9993 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is incredible. I’ve struggled with this for over a decade and never found information to properly explain what it is and how to treat it.

  • @rasimzeytunlu2936
    @rasimzeytunlu2936 2 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    Aaron hoolly shit, you are one of the very few publishing the exact knowledge without trimming it and saving it up for some paid program book etc. Humanity is grateful to you for countless things youve done till now, it just doesn't know it is grateful yet. I hope the best for you sir🙏

  • @rebeccamack1560
    @rebeccamack1560 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I have tailor bunions instead. Do I just do these same stretches on my pinky toe instead of Big toe? Do you have other advice for tailor bunions? This is such a great video. Thanks!

  • @starshine7937
    @starshine7937 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Extremely helpful video thank you. I've noticed a bunion starting to develop on my left foot so I'm going to follow your advice.

  • @amelitasolangon7923
    @amelitasolangon7923 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wowwww! Thanks very much Doctor for these THREE major tips/guidelines to just do a NATURAL Muscle THERAPY instead of undergoing SURGERY. I have developed these BUNIONS years ago! And yet, I had never been to a Doctor/Orthopedics whatsoever. Thanks God!! I have this medical advice and effective approach on how to naturally HEAL the bone arch. I will go onto this immediately starting tomorrow. Do the exercises and have a wider spaced shoes not tighter ones. Hope and pray I could still remedy my right BIG foot BUNION and push it back to its original place. Once again, my gratitude to you. God bless you and your family. Stay fit and healthy. Stay SAFE! Stay STRONG 💪 💓 💖 ❤ 💙 💪 💓 💖 ❤ 💙 💪 💓 💖 ❤ 💙 💪 💓

    • @Wieisdiegast
      @Wieisdiegast 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      So did you manage?

  • @keliianderson3173
    @keliianderson3173 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What type of band are you using for the toe exercise?

  • @ghostecho3189
    @ghostecho3189 ปีที่แล้ว

    Seems like there’s a big market in all sports for a revamp on athletic shoes. I have Lems boots and the Altra Cayd and Altra Mid All weather boot. Haven’t seen a barefootshoe that doesn’t look dorky yet, maybe eventually. Love all of your content. My friend, who trained with Sean from Squat U personally to fix a herniated disk and bad laterus muscle in his ribs, turned me on to you. Soccer cleats bent both of my pinky’s inward and gave me a bunion on my foot. I’ve got the toe spacers on when ever I’m home and will deft incorp the band and tissue rubbing techniques as well. THANK YOU 🙏

  • @jinetteromero4318
    @jinetteromero4318 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I loved the video. I'm 64yrs.old I was born with bunions on both feet where only my big toes literally overlap the toe next to it. Thank you.

  • @motzoh
    @motzoh ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This is awesome information I can share with bodywork clients with easy self-care exercises. Thanks! I have a question about activating adductor hallucis: do you find working from dorsal vs plantar direction more effective, or would it be effective as well working from the plantar surface eg with a small ball.

  • @dandeliony491
    @dandeliony491 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for this super useful video, i just realized that my ongoing pain on my feet are from the bunion problem. Starting to treat my feets better now.

  • @meseretuwondie4196
    @meseretuwondie4196 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Corecto ?looks great .thank you.

  • @paulaholst802
    @paulaholst802 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is a very nice and informative video, but please make sure that the hallux valgus really isn't a hereditaly cause. If it is, surgery is the only thing you could do against that. Wearing comfortable shoes, not straining the bunion too much (for example not to tiptoe that often) and never wearing splints could reduce the pain, if you have a bunion.

  • @Valentina-wd4wt
    @Valentina-wd4wt 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent video!

  • @randfonteinshow2093
    @randfonteinshow2093 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Makes perfect sense! Definitely going to try the exercises! Thank you.

  • @paulaharrisbaca4851
    @paulaharrisbaca4851 หลายเดือนก่อน

    One of the things people have noted about the descendants of the Bounty on Pitcairn Island is that they essentially lived barefoot and had very splayed toes. This made them quite adaptable to walking and climbing easily. Despite their ancestors being 1/2 or 2/3 British.... but the feet went back to their original shoe styles of the British navy....
    Or not ....

  • @harinderkaur3397
    @harinderkaur3397 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing I have problem too

  • @monicaprobles6140
    @monicaprobles6140 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is Great 🎉!!!! Thank you so much for it !!!

  • @namasterising
    @namasterising 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Can you offer which bands you are using? Thanks!

  • @krane15
    @krane15 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always use new footwear, socks, etc. when doing these demonstration. Remember, presentation is everything.

  • @americanpatriot6574
    @americanpatriot6574 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Altra shoes have wide toe boxes

  • @catherinegreen8440
    @catherinegreen8440 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Soft star shoes are made in Corvallis, OR are super comfortable and made from vegetable tanned leather. Highly recommend

  • @gerrieshapiro2147
    @gerrieshapiro2147 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This makes perfevt sense❤

  • @Alleluia123
    @Alleluia123 ปีที่แล้ว

    THANK YOU FOR SHARING. NEW SUBSCRIBER

  • @sarahohara4022
    @sarahohara4022 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So, I thought I was starting to develop a bunion and I started buying wide shoes one size too big. I walk and hike A LOT and I had this painful maddening feeling like my big toe wanted to explode out of my shoes. I would also step on every root and rock I could bc it felt do good so feel something with my feet. I finally googled “why are my toes so spread spread apart?” Boom! Mind blown, shoe -> feet issues fixed, and my life has changed.

  • @kevtron82
    @kevtron82 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How useful/effective are wearing toe spacers only at home and at night, and *not* all day (though obviously that's the goal when possible)?

    • @SquatUniversity
      @SquatUniversity  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Not extremely helpful as the consistency and repetition (time under tension for correction) is what is needed for making these changes. These problems take years to create and won't be fixed with just a few hours at night. Wearing them during the day not only helps stretch out what is tight but strengthen what is weak.

  • @Laineypalmer29
    @Laineypalmer29 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was 👍 great… I tried a. gel band for the big toe only & it just twisted around. So where can we get the ones you wear.? And do you have exercises for flat feet & the arches? Thanks for the teaching!!

  • @karinturkington2455
    @karinturkington2455 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video with explanations. Why are shoes designed to go against the natural shape of feet? We humans can be our own worst enemies. Thanks.

  • @TravelChanelBangkokThailand
    @TravelChanelBangkokThailand 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing 👌 !Thanks

  • @hephzibahbradshaw9509
    @hephzibahbradshaw9509 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for sharing.

  • @markjeter6117
    @markjeter6117 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you! My mom had a bunion surgery but it was totally from 80’s flats she wore without fail. If she had stuck with those 70s clogs it never would have happened. Now I’m trying to keep my own toes from doing the same as well as avoiding upper leg injury because my probation must be causing knee issues. I raced in XC Zooms which had a wider toe box than the dragonfly’s of today. Also the cheaper 80s shoes actually allowed my feet to stay strong. I have to get back to believing less is more than what I run in today.

    • @lyssah819
      @lyssah819 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      YES! My left knee is in so much pain.

  • @yboriginal01
    @yboriginal01 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome vid! Thanks bro!

  • @mbank3832
    @mbank3832 ปีที่แล้ว

    what do you think about toe spacers ?

  • @shirleysantiago6014
    @shirleysantiago6014 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey guys. Can I do the same exercises to correct a Taylor's bunion? I have this problem on my pinky toe. Thanks.

  • @annettenguyen2893
    @annettenguyen2893 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Mr help for all Know ❤❤

  • @fattolo6627
    @fattolo6627 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do you recommend vibram fivefinger shoes as well for being wide minimalist shoes?

    • @sidilicious11
      @sidilicious11 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I would yes they are as good if not better because they separate the toes.

  • @otopcuoglu
    @otopcuoglu 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Any suggestions for haluks rigidus?

  • @jennifercjensen
    @jennifercjensen 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video. Would you let me know where I can get the toe separator you used in the video? I like that type of separator. I couldn't find in any sites.

  • @achaley4186
    @achaley4186 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you! 🙂⭐❤🙏🏼

  • @MaryOKC
    @MaryOKC 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’ve been wearing mens shoes for about 6 years because womens shoes are just too narrow and I buy them a good size and a half bigger than shoes I used to wear…another words I’m a size 8 in womens but buy an 8-8.5US in mens - I wear New Balance mostly and Brooks 14 for hiking.

  • @zktube
    @zktube 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is there a video only for correct narrow feet?

  • @btdu2789
    @btdu2789 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Women shoes are crazy shaped unnaturally. Designers are crazies.

  • @krysiabamford1624
    @krysiabamford1624 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much!

  • @Saramobini
    @Saramobini 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    If it is possible for you, please include the Persian translation as a subtitle.
    Because I am interested in following your posts on TH-cam, but my English is not good, if you have Farsi subtitles, it will help me a lot to understand your video better.

  • @dahraf88
    @dahraf88 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where can I get the bunion corrector you used

  •  2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for the video!🤗

  • @alexolegov7457
    @alexolegov7457 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello, Aaron, like your videos so much 💪👍👌
    Do you have experience with scoliosis? Appreciate your opinion, from Ukraine with respect ✊

  • @laurag7295
    @laurag7295 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have worn birkenstocks for decades, my snow boots have big toe areas, not big enough I guess, but in the office, narrow shoes. I was one of the first women to wear sneakers to and from the office, unfortunately, they were narrow too!

  • @9770G
    @9770G 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just bought Nike vapor max plus shoes

  • @deanmarten
    @deanmarten ปีที่แล้ว

    I have Lem shoes and they are great. They also got rid of a Neuroma I had. I was having a lot of pain from a bunion and started doing the egoscue foot exercises and the pain went away in about a week. Very helpful. I'll buy spreaders. Thank you

  • @donnalovell1017
    @donnalovell1017 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where and how can I purchase one of the toe stretchers that you just showed?

  • @shaukatzaman7778
    @shaukatzaman7778 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good contents in this video,but the recording is weak,and doctor is speaking too fast!

  • @ipvpho3286
    @ipvpho3286 ปีที่แล้ว

    Im dealing with bunions but go barefoot 90% of yhe time (I work from home).
    Does the 10% of time in shoes really impact my foot structure?

  • @lensmith3507
    @lensmith3507 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where can I get correct toes?

  • @audreyelskie533
    @audreyelskie533 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Where to buy it

  • @selenalorigo9175
    @selenalorigo9175 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you know what to do about Terf Toe???!

  • @pingmomentssharronbrindley5546
    @pingmomentssharronbrindley5546 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi.. Where can I buy correct toes, ones you wear?

  • @xshackledxfluffgirlx
    @xshackledxfluffgirlx 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    can a bunionette along the small toe shorten the abductor hallucis?

  • @Justin-lx6ku
    @Justin-lx6ku 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You’re the maaaan🙂💪🏻💪🏻

  • @peggybaker7090
    @peggybaker7090 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How to order the correct toes

  • @lilysmobilemassage8249
    @lilysmobilemassage8249 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Flex Tastic,,I bought them at Walmart in the pharmacy section. They help.

  • @MikSonus
    @MikSonus ปีที่แล้ว

    Good what not to buy list. I’m on the same page. Tired of having things I don’t get a chance to use. The whole point is to use the items and that they are great quality and highly functional. I have so many Chanel costume earrings and they tarnish. No more of those. No more buying things in every colour either. 🫶

  • @kina7128
    @kina7128 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    My mum grew up as a barefoot child, and until her death preferred to go barefoot as much as possible. I, too, live that way, wearing comfortable shoes for work, etc. and taking them off as soon as I enter my house. My mother had her bunions removed when she was in her forties and I am hoping to have the same done soon. In our cases, shoes are definitely NOT to be blamed for our bunions.

    • @chryssesandchaos
      @chryssesandchaos ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Then you must both be flat footed? Flat footed people are more prone to getting bunions. I'm flat footed, so far my bunion isn't so bad and since I've been working from home, since the pandemic, no need to wear shoes, so my bunion doesn't hurt anymore. I also bought those arch support socks, the silicone ones, for when I need to walk a lot.

    • @sstanford1331
      @sstanford1331 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Only wearing it for work could still do it. It is so habitual

    • @MissPrettyNPink
      @MissPrettyNPink 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I gained weight over the last year. I just woke up and looked and surprise I had a bunion. Talk about crying especially from hearing only surgery will get rid of it. My feet are very narrow so I never bought wide shoes . I will definitely be trying this

    • @BubblesandSudz
      @BubblesandSudz 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Flat skinny feet..im turning into grama yuk custom shoes ..so it's heretary

    • @Grr8jon
      @Grr8jon 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@MissPrettyNPink how are you feeling today? Im going to start doing exercises and bunion correctors

  • @Peace704032797
    @Peace704032797 2 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    This has to be the most sensible explanation of how to fix bunions. Thank you for sharing.🙂👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

    • @georgeking2369
      @georgeking2369 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You will never fix your bunions believe me you have got them for life

  • @rollingnome
    @rollingnome ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Great video. There's one thing I have learnt, that sock choice too is important. I own 15 pairs of vivos, which are wide at the toe-box, but if your socks are tight, the shoe's benefits are reduced. So I now stretch all my socks at the front whilst still wet after washing them.

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  • @ac9938
    @ac9938 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I started to wear mens socks because womens socks fit tightly on my feet & it hurts my bunions especially womens ankle socks. I switched to mens socks & my feet feel so comfortable.

    • @TeriTaurus
      @TeriTaurus 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I did the same. Women's socks normally are up to size 10, and I wear shoe size 10. Wish they made women's socks up to size 12.

  • @lucy_eliza
    @lucy_eliza ปีที่แล้ว +156

    Thank you so much for this clear video! I’m only a teenager, but I’m already developing mild bunions. My mom was a ballet dancer and she has really bad ones, so she always made sure that the shoes my sister and I wear are good for your feet. But somehow, my sister and I still got them. I’m trying to reverse the bunions while I can, so thank you for this video!

    • @vicsolimo
      @vicsolimo ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Pointe shoes did it for me

    • @logiclanguagelearningFrench
      @logiclanguagelearningFrench ปีที่แล้ว +25

      I adore how courteous you are at only 12!

    • @lucy_eliza
      @lucy_eliza ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@logiclanguagelearningFrenchhaha thank you!

    • @YeshuaKingMessiah
      @YeshuaKingMessiah ปีที่แล้ว +24

      It’s genetic
      Bad shoes only exacerbates it

    • @YeshuaKingMessiah
      @YeshuaKingMessiah ปีที่แล้ว +6

      It’s genetic
      Bad shoes only exacerbates it

  • @Nihilnovus
    @Nihilnovus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Yoga Toes are also a great addition to these exercises. I go to sleep with mine on

    • @dakotahstr
      @dakotahstr ปีที่แล้ว

      What are yoga toes

  • @MrMuharbi
    @MrMuharbi ปีที่แล้ว +2

    how did he turn a left foot, into a right foot?

  • @carolpoznik6985
    @carolpoznik6985 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I have had bunions since 5th grade, when I first noticed they were developing. My mom also had very severe bunions so she was concerned about my feet developing them. She took me to foot doctors but their only solution was surgery which was way too expensive so she started buying my shoes a bit larger so my foot would not be cramped...well over the years, I am not in my 70's this never worked because as I got older I discovered high heels!!
    I loved my high heels and the way they looked. Even though they caused my feet unbearable pain, I still wore them. Needless to say, my bunios became worse. Finally, in 2018 I decided to have them fixed. I found a foot doctor, who said, "Yes, I can fixe those". He started to explain the surgical procedure which I found really sickening so requested he not describe the surgery, just tell me the outcome...I recall him talking about 'metal rods'...ug. This was my left foot the 'first' surgery was performed on. It was awful, but I was looking forward to being able to wear all my beautiful heels and boots with heels 3 and 4". Well, during the followup after the surgery, I smiled to the doctor and said, "I can't wait to be able to wear my heels". To which he replied, " Heels? You won't be able to wear anything higher that about 1"." I was so devistated I began to cry. Well, the part I did not want him to discuss with me, the actual surgical procedure was that a metal rod would be inserted into my foot making it impossibe for the toe joint to move. I wondered why he convenientlally avoided telling me the outcome of the surgery...I would never have consented to going forward with the surgery if I had known I would end up 'disabled' which is , as far as I am concerned has taken place. To this day, I would like to see the doctor in my head lights!!!! So my right foot still has a bunion. I gave all my beautiful heels and boots with heels away. I have since viewed many videos of bunions being corrected without surgery, or if surgery took place, other choices of surgerical procedures rather than the drastic one I suffered at the hands of the monster disguised as a surgeon. I might also add that my foot is still recovering from the surgery which took place in 2019..Is there any way the surgery I suffered could be corrected and the metal rod removed?

    • @chelseab115
      @chelseab115 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I’m sorry that happened to you. But to be fair, it’s not your doctor’s fault if you consented to not hearing the full explanation of the surgery. 😢 You always need to know the details and ask tons of questions.

    • @georgeking2369
      @georgeking2369 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You will suffer all your life know you will always be in pain

    • @georgeking2369
      @georgeking2369 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He has got you money know i bet he has discharged you saying there is nothing more he can do

    • @sbj3643
      @sbj3643 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have had bunion surgery on both feet and know that the pain pre-surgery was far worse than post-surgery. If you are not prepared to compromise on what shoes you want/can wear, I would not contemplate surgery which, in itself, I did not find painful at all.

    • @Ashyr508
      @Ashyr508 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      go to different doctors and ask. by God's grace, you might find one kind, decent one who can take the rods out for you. don't give up, good luck.

  • @tuckeroo59
    @tuckeroo59 2 ปีที่แล้ว +156

    What a sensible explanation of how we have ended up with bunions. Bad shoe design for a couple of centuries, how crazy ! I loved your explanations and exercises. I've been trying many ways of avoiding surgery and will follow your suggestions. Many thanks

    • @Bambisgf77
      @Bambisgf77 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Bad shoes add to the issue but genetics are mostly to blame bc it deals with gait. That is the way you walk. I was willing to listen to him until he said it was not genetic. That is blatantly untrue.

    • @lyndaedzerza5380
      @lyndaedzerza5380 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Where can I purchase the Tonie spacers

    • @IlNamelessKinglI
      @IlNamelessKinglI ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Its you choosing the shoes not the shoe lmao. This mostly happens not because of the design but because people chose the wrong size of the shoes. If you want healthy feet you never wear tight design shoes.

    • @Andrew-it7fb
      @Andrew-it7fb ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@Bambisgf77 And yet, they're virtually non existent in cultures that do not wear shoes. It is affected by gait, but what you're not taking into account is the fact that shoes affect our gait.

    • @sharonchasse6664
      @sharonchasse6664 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Andrew-it7fb Koning

  • @muddypalmsera
    @muddypalmsera ปีที่แล้ว +109

    _Contrary to popular belief, bunions are aggravated, not caused, by shoes. The late anthropologist Margaret Meade observed many members of a South Sea island tribe had bunions, yet they had never worn shoes! They usually are the result of inherited faulty foot mechanics that put abnormal stress on the front of the foot._

    • @ПОСТИРОНИЯСУДЬБЫ-ж8и
      @ПОСТИРОНИЯСУДЬБЫ-ж8и 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      100%!!!!

    • @hpflix
      @hpflix 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +32

      But, one thing that causes abnormal stress on the front of the foot is shoes, narrow shoes. So, I don’t see how that discovery disproves that bunions can be caused by shoes.

    • @Mr.Alternity
      @Mr.Alternity 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@hpflixreal

    • @aniketchafekar4117
      @aniketchafekar4117 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      Contrary to popular belief ,I had perfect feet before wearing shoes. In my country most people wear sandals.Many of my friends who don't wear shoes do not have these problems.

    • @Laotzu.Goldbug
      @Laotzu.Goldbug 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It should be noted that almost the entirety of Margaret Mead's so-called anthropological work was fabricated or dishonestly extrapolated from evidence that did not exist.

  • @laylanahar
    @laylanahar ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you for saying that the cause of bunions is shoes (that fit our feet badly). It's so clear that this is the case - people in societies where they don't wear shoes have toes that stick out nice & straight...

  • @cheryllove6428
    @cheryllove6428 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Wished I had known this before surgery - you are so right - it came back. What a waste of pain and $$$. Thank you so much. Stay healthy

    • @ivettec2714
      @ivettec2714 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ugh! Mine came
      Back as well 😢

    • @kathygann7632
      @kathygann7632 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      So true! Bunion surgeries are extremely painful, and you can’t put any weight on your foot at all.

  • @amykotches425
    @amykotches425 ปีที่แล้ว +178

    Great info for people who are just beginning to develop bunions but, overall, misleading because once you have serious bunions, you can’t reshape bones without surgery. I have tried everything and seen a half dozen doctors. Devices, exercises, and wide toe box shoes help reduce pain and prevent further damage but they can’t undo damage that’s already been done.

    • @michellesfarmstead5752
      @michellesfarmstead5752 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      “I’ve tried everything” but still wears tiny flats to work 😂

    • @princessjulia5646
      @princessjulia5646 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Same here ! This video is misleading

    • @sathoshyhiro
      @sathoshyhiro ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Tried everything. Even tried to address it 15 years ago but here I am recovering from hallux valgus surgery on both feet

    • @linseyc.6602
      @linseyc.6602 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      he is discussing adjusting the alignment of the foot and toes, not reshaping bone

    • @chem3066
      @chem3066 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So darn true

  • @tl2892
    @tl2892 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It is also part of genetic, i noticed my bunions back when i was 7-8 yrs olds, and flat feet won't help

  • @akoh2157
    @akoh2157 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Greetings from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Your theory is definitely correct !! In Asia, due to the tropical weather & high humidity but for some due to economical restraints we love to wear sandals and slippers daily, therefore we less of these problems. Warm regards

    • @kcchen3551
      @kcchen3551 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for sharing. IT Remembers me when I
      was a kid we weare sliber or bare feet don't
      have this problem? Rather I saw some Indians kuli they carry luggage on their head and bare feet, their toes was over extended out to reach other?

  • @ntombizonkeguliwe1610
    @ntombizonkeguliwe1610 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Thank you so much for the advice 🙏 God bless you. I was always thinking of surgery

  • @thomaspiotrowski3382
    @thomaspiotrowski3382 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Thanks! It really works, have been using my resistance band for that! Simple technique and no surgery!!!!!!!

  • @friedbolognasandwich
    @friedbolognasandwich 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm waiting for minimalist shoes to go more mainstream and to have more minimalist brands to pop up (or Big brands like Nike to start selling them) because since pursuing healthier stronger feet, getting a barefoot brand, and wait toe spacers, my bunion has become way less pronounced!! So many shoes are sooooo narrow!!

  • @CJHan
    @CJHan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Hey doctor. What about bunions on the pinky toe?

  • @David-nt3qo
    @David-nt3qo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Muchas gracias, un video muy sencillo y didáctico.
    - Calzado ancho.
    - Fortalecimiento del músculo entre el dedo gordo y el siguiente.
    - Ejercicio con cinta.
    - Utilización del separador de dedos.
    👍👍👍

    • @acavsdbfdbdb744
      @acavsdbfdbdb744 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Todo lo que se pueda hacer para evitar la cirugía es muy recomendable. Vigilar sobretodo los zapatos que usamos atentando contra la posición natural de los dedos .

    • @David-nt3qo
      @David-nt3qo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@acavsdbfdbdb744 opino igual, gracias.
      Yo llevo muchos años con este tema y es un latazo. Además hago mucho deporte y el tema va a más. La verdad es que estoy considerando muy seriamente el tema de la operación.
      En fin, gracias por tu comentario.

  • @dhubbs
    @dhubbs ปีที่แล้ว +36

    This guy is helping so many people with all these videos. God bless him 🙏

  • @nsylianteng
    @nsylianteng 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I just started massaging the inner muscles and I can actually feel vibrations in my other hand that’s holding my big toe out. Hopefully that’s a good sign??

  • @jailoutafreecard4414
    @jailoutafreecard4414 2 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    I started with minetonka moccasins. Been wearing the exact zero shoe you showed. Currently on my second pair. Toes have visibly spread and my constant pain in my right foot knee and hip are finally begining to wane.

    • @tanairigonzalez9793
      @tanairigonzalez9793 ปีที่แล้ว

      Do you live where there’s cold weather?

    • @jailoutafreecard4414
      @jailoutafreecard4414 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Tanairi Gonzalez not the coldest place but it gets pretty chilly. If your feet are cold look into hiking socks and ankle warmers.

  • @darid17
    @darid17 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I think it’s also important to talk about the very prevalent and unhelpful aesthetic of having narrow feet with as little as possible spaces between the toes. This look is what is considered attractive but for many people their natural foot is wider at the front with gaps between the toes.

  • @lisatrinh4285
    @lisatrinh4285 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello, im 69 , i gave up Ballroom dancing because Bunion , result of high heel shoes when I was working for Bank ( required dress up and high heel) , is there anyway to fix without surgery?

  • @LM-rr8yj
    @LM-rr8yj 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I bought some toes spaces and I absolutely love them! My balance is better in the gym, I can do lunges and a lot more things on my feet and it even helped my back, hip and knee pain. I highly recommend!

    • @garrydevis8780
      @garrydevis8780 ปีที่แล้ว

      Where can I buy toe spacers pls reply thanks

  • @tonysykes3769
    @tonysykes3769 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bunions are not caused by tight shoes. I have never worn tight shoes.
    Most of my working life I have worn wide shoes.
    You cannot fix it by changing shoes. It is a progressive problem with a significant hereditary element.
    Your post is absolute rubbish

  • @lotusjumpingspider8761
    @lotusjumpingspider8761 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    I'm a 4th year podiatry student and rarely see this mentioned in school. This is akin to the shoe binding (lotus shoe) in late imperial Chinese women. It's essentially contemporary foot binding. You mentioned lateral deviation of the hallux but there is also medial deviation of the 1st metatarsal bone. I suspect the banded side step and toe spacer causes retroactive lateral deviation of the 1st Metatarsal. Great video!

    • @straykitten4998
      @straykitten4998 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Are you familiar with the podiatrist Dr. Emily Splichal?

    • @lotusjumpingspider8761
      @lotusjumpingspider8761 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@straykitten4998 the name sounds familiar

    • @masondixon1718
      @masondixon1718 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      If this isn't mentioned regularly in podiatry school that is a significant deficiency in medical education.

    • @chads2219
      @chads2219 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      ​@masondixon1718 You are correct. It podiatry, and medical schools in general aren't typically training anyone to fix problems through natural means. They tend to teach what drugs to prescribe, surgeries to perform, or whatever other things they can sell (orthotics) that won't truly ever fix the problem. Most joint/muscle/body pain problems, foot included, are movement problems that shoes and other things we do and wear can contribute to.

    • @jobhuismanfontys2088
      @jobhuismanfontys2088 ปีที่แล้ว

      Did you change your knowledge on this, im also student intrested in figuring it all out, on pubmed i can find that theres no definite conclusion of the cause

  • @terryo9105
    @terryo9105 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I have what is called bunions due to my profession which requires a lot of standing and I have flat feet. Suggestions? For proper shoes.

    • @kulamamani
      @kulamamani 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Orthopedic footwear with arch support

    • @Celeste.Cooper
      @Celeste.Cooper 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Check out Correct toes for spacing the toes. Contact them because the podiatrist is more on the holistic side. Also check out Xero shoes

    • @Celeste.Cooper
      @Celeste.Cooper 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Our arches are supposed to support themselves. Read the articles on modern footwear and how they have deformed our feet.

  • @jnpat666
    @jnpat666 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Thank you so much ! As a reliability specialist I always focus on fonction and look at things for what they are made for. I just love your approach the body mechanics!

  • @aniccadance13
    @aniccadance13 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Altra are the onky shoes I can wear due to bunions..

  • @abrilbedoya9274
    @abrilbedoya9274 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Most of my life I've worn wide shoes but I still have bunions. However since I started wearing Birkenstocks almost daily I've seen the bunions are not progressing so much, they haven't straighten either

  • @barbaraOdalisOyler
    @barbaraOdalisOyler 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    If these techniques work, how come you still have a bunion?

    • @natanadaz
      @natanadaz 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      That’s not a cure but an improvement of alignment

    • @Jonatzdjango
      @Jonatzdjango 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😂😂

    • @asliceofheaven24
      @asliceofheaven24 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😂😂😂😂

    • @feedmeplease2909
      @feedmeplease2909 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Just buy his shoes and shut up

    • @audraburke1526
      @audraburke1526 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      If you actually watched the video, you'd know he said he was working through his own bunions do to past narrow shoes and that it can take months to years to fix the alignment of your toes. This is a non surgical solution so it's not going to happen overnight

  • @nicolegagnon7936
    @nicolegagnon7936 2 ปีที่แล้ว +106

    Thank you so much for making this video. I was a softball pitcher from 8yo through college and my bunions would bother me so bad by the end of my career. I had no idea that changing my shoes and doing a few simple moves could help correct this. Seriously, thank you. I look forward to trying this.

    • @ravinderbadal8501
      @ravinderbadal8501 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have same problem😢

    • @lf9341
      @lf9341 ปีที่แล้ว

      Did it work?

    • @georgeking2369
      @georgeking2369 ปีที่แล้ว

      No it didn't it's load of bloody crap

    • @cyrusparsa1724
      @cyrusparsa1724 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      There are nomadic people in Africa who never wear shoes and have bunions. Bunions are not caused by shoes. Narrow shoes exacerbate symptoms of bunions only. Many people have a bunion on one foot only and not the other. Does that mean they wear different shoes on each foot??!! This guy just wants to sell products and doesn’t know much about complicated biomechanics of human feet.

    • @empfangwien521
      @empfangwien521 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It doesn't. It didn't mine, and I started in my teens. To wear wide flat shoes, walk bare feet, etc. Didn't help. Still got bunions.

  • @thismissivemisfit
    @thismissivemisfit 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    This is interesting. When I was a child, I preferred going outside barefoot or wear Japanese rubber slippers or open-toed sandals. I have flat feet, and always thought that was the cause of it (not that I minded). My mother didn't like this habit of mine, because it wasn't "proper". Since gettting an office job, my toes have narrowed and my gait isn't what it used to be because of the shoes I had to wear. Thanks for the video, will start correcting this issue immediately!

  • @poobertop
    @poobertop 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Man, the correcttoes cost as much as my Vivo shoes! You should get a discount going Aaron!

    • @fatimabasson
      @fatimabasson 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Buy at the Chinese shops, cheaper I guess, but I don't know if they're medically approved.