How to solve bunions in 3 steps
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 มี.ค. 2022
- 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.
If you want all the tips and tricks Andrew uses with his patients in the clinic, there is a full, professional level course available here:
freestylefeet.com.au/pages/ba...
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Its 4 am. I don't even have bunions.
Why are you awake😂
It's 3am, and I do have one 😂
Goodnight😅
Lol😂
😂😂😂
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!
The buns
Hey you are most welcome!
All the same here.retail..hairstylist..don’t wear heels…barefoot a lot.
Same I grew up barefooted everywhere by choice and my feet are the same as this woman's in the video. I have such a bad pressure sore that's been there for years that its not even a pressure sore anymore it's worse and so messed up
It’s genetic
Period
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!
I appreciate that and hope others use the information to help them prevent pain
Best content I've found of this so far on the internet, thank you
Wow, thanks!
Massaging all around the joint with Castor Oil can greatly aid in the 1st Step: "Unlocking/Loosening"..... 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.
Love this advice . Thank you for these helpful comments
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.
Sorry to hear this, unfortunately there are sometimes complications with surgery, which is why we try to avoid it if we can and think prevention is the best cure.
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
Yes, those rock climbing shoes put the poor toes and feet into a squashed position. We have seen a lot of rock climbers over the years. So glad it is helping already
You have probably done this but I will throw it out there. There are alternative ways to lace shoes and boots to relieve some of the pressure put on bunions. I have been doing that and it helps with pain. I just found this video today and plan to try this.
Any updates? I'm a climber too haha
Yeah, I'm coming off of a torn retinaculum injury from climbing and I'm finding that the most painful part of surgical recovery is my big toe. I'm going to try these to see if it helps. the exercises at the end interestingly put some strain on that retinaculum ligament so I'm hoping these will help!
beato te se riesci ad usarli!!..a me fanno peggio..e sono troppo stretti 👍
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👍👍👍
Did the bunion go away?
@@drifella It was beginning to form, I stopped it in its tracks! I wear shoes with wide toe box too!!
But will have to permanent effect on bunions.
@golden.lights.twinkle2329 Just try everyday, and see how it goes, don't wear pointed shoes, need to wear shoes with wide toe box, barefeet best!!💓
You saved my feet, no lie just fact! Grateful appreciation!
Oh so glad we could help someone else help their own feet
Thank you for the tips!
You are most welcome! enjoy
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.
There is some evidence orthoses do help and are commonly used. We see that as a passive option, which is great, there are also active options too - such as taping, using a splint/or spacers and exercising the muscles that maintain the alginment
Is there any toe silicon separator sandals available?
@@anm6208 not that I know of. We tend to get patients to put on their Flamingo Feet then use slides that accomodate the extra width.
Same here!
They always give the most EXPENSIVE OPTION, instead of others.
I actually do step 3 all the time... Makes my feet feel better!
That is sooo great to hear! Any other tips and tricks you do regularly on your feet?
@@freestylefeet2063 deutsch
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!
Stefan, thanks so much for your comments, I completely agree and really value your input with this incite. Spot on!
Wh at is
Brand name of this pink toe spacer ...where do I get it please?
@@maureengreen8240 They are called Flamingo Feet and can be found at www.freestylefeet.com.au :) If you're based overseas, we're currently setting up international shipping so that we can offer these worldwide!
Shoe may exacerbae the discomfort or bunion BUT they DO NOT CAUSE THEM WHATSOEVER
@@freestylefeet2063 ... I can’t help myself but notice, while you’re trying to explain and correct the problem, you yourself wear the narrow shoes that cause bunions ... am I wrong in my observation?
thanks so much for this very positive and encouraging information. Have started all of the above.I have been using wide toe shoes and the toe separators so just have to add the exercises
Perfect !! Let us know how you go
Thank you so much for sharing the knowledge.
My pleasure!
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.
Take a look at the brands ALTRA and TOPO for example. They look a little more like regular shoes we find
Trainers and running shoes!
Preach it 😂❤
Try myfleeters!
Medical shoes? Some carry decent looking designs
Would love to see the before and after pictures of clients who have had success with your method. Thanks!
Absolutely Holly - we are always asking clients for their consent to share their results, which is always challenging. I can send you some before and after photos if you send me an email - andreww@balwynsportsphysio.com.au or info@freestylefeet.com.au
@@freestylefeet2063 why dont you put it on here so we all can see
Also
How Long can we use the pink between toes
@@nanettenonfjall1502 we suggest starting with 20mins day then building up to 4 hours
@@freestylefeet2063 Thank you
Can you tell me exact name of pink for between toes
And also
Where can we see before after that use and work out for toes/ foot
Hallux Valgus is a very complex deformity, mechanically and progressively speaking. Studies show that it mainly happens for heredity characteristics and use of innadequate shoes. The ligaments and the tendons chronicaly act to worse the deformity, making it more rigid and less funcional, involving the adjacent articulations. Silicone spreaders do not alter the progression of the deformity. As manually holding each toe in the 'right' position for 30 seconds doesnt. These structures tend to be strained for multiple times your body weight for thousands times a day, simple by walking, living your life normally. Treatment should be focused physio, mainly for strenghtening those structures, addequation of shoes, and that might be the most important part, and surgery for many many times is considered the ideal treatment.
But what about mild cases? Straight to surgery? Doesn’t seem smart.
The toe deciders helped me immeasurably!
Amazing, great to hear this - what have you noticed?
Thanks for the video! Where do you get the equipment that you used in the video at 1:07 and 2:42?
Hi there! Depending on your location, you can purchase the Massage Ball and Mobiliser at www.freestylefeet.com.au Feel free to email us at info@freestylefeet.com.au if you have any questions :)
Great explanation!!! I'm almost 75 and only one foot is not great, but I"ll do this with both!!!
Great Presentation Andrew 😎Thanks Joan ❤😊
My pleasure!
Thank you for the video!
Hi there- you are most welcome
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.☆☆☆
Wow thank you for the kind comments and glad to hear you took away some helpful tips and importantly actions to take. Good luck and stay in touch
Same here!! It’s only on one foot which is so strange. I wear a toe separator that I got from a local store. And I’m slowly able to spread my toes out now without touching my foot. Before, my toes wouldn’t even spread but the bunion isn’t even that big 🤷🏾♀️. I hope I can avoid surgery but the look of it is so annoying.
Bunions are genetic
@@YeshuaKingMessiahactually no!
No one in my immediate family, grandparents, uncles, aunts, has bunions, but I just got them about 3 yrs ago.
First in my right foot, and now my left.
I don’t wear heels, or tightly fitted shoes either.
Thank you! Past couple days my foot hurt, bunion area. I didn't google text search speak write about this bunion and here you are in my feed.
Same here.
So do you have the buns
Grateful for the time per stretch. Thank you.
No worries!
Pressure Positive Co. The Original Knobble - would that work too, for getting into those tight areas of the foot instead of the mobiliser?
Possibly yes, the mobiliser has a much narrower "knob" to really fit into those hard to reach places. As a Physical Therapist, sometimes my fingers can't get into the tight areas
This has been the best video I’ve found on treating my bunion! Thanks so much! 👏🏾❤️🩹
You are most welcome !
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!.
Thanks for the comment and you are absolutely correct, that muscle will
Often cramp and is a good sign it needs working
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!
Sorry to hear this foot saga, it is a common one we hear in the clinic all the time unfortunately. The foot and ankle is really complex - as best we can, we aim to simplify a very complex area.
Thank you! From San Francisco, USA
Great video, for years I thought I was wearing great tennis shoes but was causing bunions. Luckily I did some of these and started getting better. I will add the rest of exercises . Thank you so much!
Thank you for your kind words. Are there any other topics you would like us to include ?
@@freestylefeet2063 ý8
Where is your clinic and where can I get those flamingo toes please?
I work in Balwyn, Melbourne - Australia. You can find Flamingo Feet here freestylefeet.com.au
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.
You are most welcome - there is a lot you can do for your feet and fingers crossed you can prevent any further surgery
Crazy how much common sense I have not lost. I thought to myself last night, I wonder if I can help my big toe over if I splint them, BOOOM!!!! you just confirmed it. I was feeling a VERY VERY VERY lite cramp under the arch but I knew it was just the muscle waking up. Thanks!
So you have buns?
Thanks for sharing
Excellent! Off to a great start….
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
Oh fantastic - that is really positive news and sounds like you might have woken up some muscles
My big toe points to the ceiling and the cramp comes up the muscle by my chin bone, I hope you don’t have the pain do.
Watching this after a jog, I watched from other channels that aligning the toes to its proper alignment, with other factors like shoes and exercises, would greatly improve jogging/running. Thanks for the vid!
It sure does
Thank you for showing that video
You are welcome - are there any other problems we can help solve?
Thank you!!
You should get Correct Toes, they are the best. I’ve worn them for years and they’re very comfy
We also like Correct Toes, but have found some clients find the plastic too hard and uncomfortable, which is why we designed our silicone to be extra soft and comfortable = more likely to wear them for longer
Thank you for your advice. I have one of those soft silicone "bridges" you placed in between each toe and I need to wear it daily at home for a few hours. Regards from Northern Europe.
You are welcome
Thank you😭 felt a lot of relief in 72hrs
Fantastic to hear and thanks for sharing your personal experience
Thank you for the video and information.
You are welcome
So helpful! Great tip that I’m going to try. I have a lot of pain in my feet because of my bunions and don’t want to have surgery. I have the silicone toe separator and really like them.
Great to hear this - thanks for sharing.
just got my gel toe spreaders today 💪
@Jill I've been helping with barefoot shoes as well, look into that as if you're curious
I wore silicone toe separators for 2 years after developing a bunion because I wore a therapeutic boot and my leg was shorter for 6 weeks. I eventually had surgery but the angle wasn't correct and now my second toe is over the top of my great toe and I need revision surgery and surgery on my second toe which has become a hammer toe. It isn't as easy as you make out.
@@fw6667 My second toe on each foot is a hammer toe which makes them shorter and the ball joint under those second toes is not in contact with the ground. This makes the big toe joint bear more weight. So I would be interested in any suggestions to help bunions when the second toe is a hammer toe.
I started using a toe separator between the second and third toe. That works wonderfully. The padding at the bottom of the foot behind the toes would get sore after a day of standing. After using the toe separator on both feet, they are silicone and come in pairs, my pain from the developing bunion diminished significantly. I can't wear the separators when I am out but I am always on the lookout for a way to make that happen. Chafing is a huge problem if you separate your toes with anything other than silicone.
Thanks for your great comments and helpful insights!
Where did you get the toe separator?
Please tell us where did you get it
@@amievalenzuela8080 В России есть в магазинах ортопедия.
Toe seperator
Thanks I’ll try it!
Magnifique thank you .classical dancing could endgame my feet as well as running. This exercise could relax my feet and legs thank you ❤
You're so welcome!
So helpful! Thanks!
You are welcome - is there any other videos we could post for you? other problems to solve in the feet or ankles?
Hello Andrew. Thanks for the great educational videos about bunions. I recently started using toe spacers and wide toe box shoes. I realize each patient is very different, but if a male patient has a small but quite painful bunionette, roughly how long does it take for toe spacers to start having real impact? It would seem like when the toe splay is damaged over decades of poor choice of shoes that it will take quite awhile for toe spacers to have a real impact?
Hi there, thanks for the question- yes it depends on various factors including how long it has been like that. I continue to be amazed at how rapid some changes seem to occur when you remove the forces acting on a joint. Sometimes just a few weeks see some pretty impressive changes. That being said, it can take at least 6 months of regular work to really maximise results. It also depends on what else you are doing. Massage and mobilising the feet is a crucial aspect in my opinion too, then of course strengthening the muscles and lower leg muscles. Finally, exploring higher up, ensuring hip mobility and gait is optimised as well.
Have never worn narrow shoes yet developed a bunion on both feet in later life
Great thanks Doc 😊
Thank you very much I will try starting today.
I have a similar problem but on the other side of the foot: the little toe is curving in. Any suggestions?
Where does one get the products shown in video? I could not find them on Amazon.
There are websites just put in silicon toe-spreaders, unfortunately I don’t know where his products are sold but I found it online!
@@1love754 Thanks for the tip.
@@judyhorn8586 you’re welcome my pleasure!
Hi Judy! You can purchase our Flamingo Feet here - www.freestylefeet.com.au :)
@@freestylefeet2063 flamingo feet
A good majority of people with bunions are abducted as I trust you are aware. These days, surgery is recommended. They are abducted due to improper foot tracking. My patent pending device actually corrects the problem as well the other three basic problems of the feet as well: over pronation, supination, abduction, adduction and associated leg and back problems. My orthotic/shoe insert stimulates the propriorceptors of the feet along the strain line of the foot. The "S Curve Foot Path" is eliminated saving about 20% of the physical path and adding about 8% walking speed to boot.
Thank you ....will try it
Hi Andrew! Great video! I have a bunion on my right foot that has not yet been painful, but significant enough that it's pushing the other toes over, and can become almost numb or tender (not sure how to describe) by end of day. I have a small one on the left, which hasn't been too bad yet. After years of wearing heels as a young woman, now as a senior I wear only comfortable footwear with large toe boxes. I got "Yoga Toes" many years ago, but have not been consistent when using. I can only wear them for about an hour while sitting (impossible to walk or sleep in - they're large and chunky), before I can't stand it anymore. They certainly spread out the toes, but toes return to former positions pretty quick. I like the idea of the Flamingo Toes, if that means I could wear them more often. I assume you would recommend the later over the former? I've been trying to use single silicone toe spacers a few hours each evening. 1st thing in AM, I massage both areas with liniment, and surrounding areas too. I also developed my own stretches of the big toes, while sitting with feet together in front of me on floor, stretching toes 1st toward me, then towards each other, then curling under away from me. I will add the ball method you demonstrated, and the strengthening too. Thanks for all the great information!
Wow thanks so much for your comments- sounds like you have a great routine going . Good job and keep it up. Yes the original toe spacers I first tried on myself were enormous things that you could not walk around in. I could not stand them for very long and the same as my patients. Where as Flamingo Feet are wearable, which is when all the magic happens- using them walking around
I had surgery on my left foot to straighten my toe after a bunion. Years later my right foot is going the same - heredity! I will try these exercises 😊
Give them a go, change your gait, strengthen your muscles and see what you can do?
It's unlikely to be heredity. It's more likely the modern shoe design, which tapers inwards and pulls the big toe with it. In cultures where western shoes were introduced later, there was a clear onset of bunions after people started to wear modern western shoes. No record of them before. Japan in particular has good medical records before and after modern shoes. I'd encourage you to look into minimalist shoes, which are designed to fit the natural human foot shape (that is, straight line from heel to big toe)
Thankfully I caught my issue early. I've been able to fix my bunion after changing my shoes and wearing aligners. I hope your right foot can be saved.
@@mary_puffin thanks for your comments and personal experience here. Lots of responses suggest this is not possible but your story adds weight to the argument that it is possible to correct alignment
You can't go back to modern narrow shoes and not expect your feet to adapt.
Thank you for this video. My mom ordered a massage ball here in the States. It's very hard, and I was wondering if it's supposed to be. Should it be hard or have some give to it? Thank you.
A little bit of give in it is ideal, silicone is best with a bit of grip too
@@freestylefeet2063 Thank you.
terrific video thanks to you and jo
You are welcome and thanks for the kind words
What is that odd shaped hard thing you used. I need to know how to buy it please. Thanks!
Hiya Laura, we call that a foot mobiliser - we specifically designed it to get into the hard to reach places, like between the metatarsals. Even my fingers sometimes struggle to get into those spot. freestylefeet.com.au is where you can find out more about that and we do ship to select international countries
@@freestylefeet2063 Thanks for the information! I enjoyed your video!
I am going to have to try those toe spreaders. I used correctoes for several years and nothing happened. Thanks for the video!
Flamingo Feet are a little different, softer silicone, but also its really important to add in exercises to unlock your entire foot, then strengthen the muscles.
Amazing! Thanks!
Our pleasure!
I purchased a silicone toe separator. It was working until I started breaking out in blisters. I'm allergic to latex, and now I'm allergic to silicone. But if I can pop my toe joints, it helps relieve some pain.
1. Get shoes with enough room for your toes
2. Look for postural restoration exercises and do them
3. They will help with other issues as well as bunions (which come from the foot hitting with the wrong kind/amount of hip rotation)
4. Profit
Oh this is brilliant advice - love it - thank you for commenting. I am literally about to record a video explaining how hip function and movement directly relates to foot posture and bunion development. Very astute of you
I've started researching the "Q-Angle"....I do yoga and have bunions. I try so hard, but my knees never properly align in Warrior and such poses. Apparently a wider Q Angle (common especially in women with wider hips) can cause problems all the way down to bunions! So now I have been doing a lot or work on alignment and it seems ro be helping. Thank you so much for this video!
It's all about being consistent. You have to do this faithfully before you can say it helps or not. I will definitely try this.
Yes, you are soooo correct. Consistency is the key
!
What about if there is a pes transversoplanus and the hallux valgus developed as a consequence? What should be trained first - the adductor hallucis for reconstructing the transversal arch, or the abductor for the hallux valgus?
Great question - to be honest, I would look even further up. Ensure adequate strength in the larger, more capable muscles. Tibialis posterior, gluteus medius and the deep hip rotators - to ensure upstream is adequate in terms of strength and capacity. Then I would focus on alignment of the great toe - straight and work on flexing. This works both the abductor and adductors.... brilliant question. Do you agree or have a different perspective?- cheers Andrew
@@freestylefeet2063 Thank you for the answer. I've just begun studying physiotherapy so I'm not able to debate it yet
@@hanam.7447 wonderful, welcome to the start of your professional journey! 23 years ago for me now
Although I don't have bunions I am trying to strengthen my feet to change my gait to forefoot strike so I walk better and have less knee/hip/back pain. I love the silicone toe separators but so far have failed to be able to using them for very long or to walk with them. I really slowly worked up to 2 hours not moving but the next day my toes hurt so much I can't do certain things like tucking my toes or bending them to come up from kneeling. I think it's because of arthritis in the toes. How can I use the toe separators better to help straighten and strengthen my feet? Should I just wear them for a short walk (15-20 minutes) instead of wearing them while not walking?
Wear them for short periods just 20 mins is fine for a while until the toes are not sore after wearing them. Gradually build up if you can. Importantly also massage the arch region daily using a massage ball for 5-10mins .
How often do you recommend as minimum to maximum number of times to do these exercises? Once/day? Five times/day? Three times/week? (for example)
Great question - we suggest to most of our patients to spend a total of 15 mins morning and night to see improvements. Ideally, this can be doubled - 30 mins morning and night really makes some quite rapid changes
EXCELLENT! THANK YOU!
Glad it was helpful!
Great video what recommendations do you have for a bunionette or Taylor’s bunion on baby toe?
Tyia
Me too! What can I do?
Do you have the buns?
Really helpful, thanks a lot🙏🙏
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you Doc! It's helpful!
If I knew earlier what a bunion was! I'm 29 and I hope it's not too late to fix it!
I hope so too! At that age, fingers crossed. The earlier you take action the better so good for you
Can you do a video on the little toe bunion, this would be very helpful.
Hi Trees - absolutely - very similar approach - take a look at this video we made for bunionettes - th-cam.com/video/hRINrUY2o4I/w-d-xo.html
Thank you, I'm going to try this
Italiano
Good information. Is there an option to purchase the Flamingo Feet and the massage ball, etc. in the US?
Hi Vernal - glad we could help! Flamingo feet and other products are available online at freestylefeet.com.au/. We offer international shipping to selected countries including the US
Hi Doctor.
Hi from Azerbaycan.
Thanks a lot for infomation.
Mais pourquoi on li pas en français
Hi, I just came across your video. I see the second item that you're showing, which you called "Foot Mobilizer". I live in Canada, and when I input that name, I get anything but that particular contraption. Can I find it in Amazon, or can I use my fingers to repeat the exercise? Thank you.
Hi there! We now ship to Canada if you're having difficulty finding it online :) With the mobiliser, you'll get the correct pressure required to loosen those tight spots compared to applying pressure with your fingers.
There is a kit on Amazon which covers a few of the things he mentions for about $35. I have just ordered a set. Hope this helps.
@@freestylefeet2063 I tried to order a couple of items but Canada is not in the drop down box.
Thank you for the Information do you have any kind of excercises for hands?
Thanks Laura- hands… not so much to be honest! Our channel is all about the foot and ankle. The concepts are similar - you could try them on your hand
Great info!
Can we wear the splints during the day as well?
Yes, absolutely . Walking around in them and exercising in them is really a key aspect of how they improve strength and balance
What are the toe seperators called ?
Can we buy this at Amazon india
Do you have the buns?
Hi, I do “downward dog” pose everyday alternating the weight between my two feet for 16 times.
It did not cure the bunions, yet it has slowed down the process dramatically.
Love it! Have you been wearing the Flamingo Feet whilst performing the downward dog?
@@freestylefeet2063 No, have never tried it.
Just do the pose everyday. My bunions stop getting worse…..
@@jc110106 awesome, the downward dog pose does so many wonderful things - in relation to bunions, the fascia connected to the toes and arch is part of the superficial back line. So there is indeed a connection between your feet, right up to your scalp! So keep going - brilliant
Thank you for your video of information about bunions. Both my big toes swing inward and I loved the info on how to straighten my toes. I use my big toe to push under the other big toe. It's stronger and I don't have to bend over. I also like the comments. They helped me out as well. Thanks again for this information. I'm going to send this to my family. Most of them struggle with this issue too.
Thanks Kathy, really appreciate your kind words and comments. Great tip using your other toe - brilliant idea!
Trying this natural way. Thank you 🙏
Sounds good, send us some before and after photos
@@freestylefeet2063 Will do. 👌
Por favor... traducción del video al Español...!!!. Gracias
Hi my granddaughter is only 12 and she's had bunion bad for as long as I can remember so should I get the braces and separators for her to see if it will help and she also walks on the inside of her feet
What size shoe is she? Just making sure they will fit- but yes working on the feet as early as possible is important
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I wish they'd show the start of this treatment, and then halfway through, and then at the end to show time frame and progress.
Thanks for the tips though.
We're on it! :)
@@freestylefeet2063 Yay thank you ! That's very kind and helpful of you to make a timed progress video 😊
Favor de esta información sea transmitida en español le agradecería mucho pq es de suma importancia y muy valiosa me interesa el producto saludos desde Mérida Yucatán
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Thank you
Hi this is wonderful news thank you! I saw a specialist and he basically told me that if I could live with the discomfort it was better than surgery... : -/
Anyway, can we buy the 2 products online? Do you ship to Africa?
Hi Sandra we are based in Melbourne, Australia. Our website is freestylefeet.com.au and we do ship globally. Sometimes surgery is the only answer but we believe you should exhaust all possibilities first! Best of luck
Andrew, freestyle feet, believe me I have tried pretty much anything and everything and I've worked hard to keep my situation under control, however I have an avulsion fracture of my hallus, 1 year. The rest of my toes are going out of control. I'm very limited because I cannot commit to 11 weeks on a knee walker. I have found open-toed shoes with velcro to be very accommodating with my splints Etc. I have found that when I don't wear my splints/assistive devices for a day or so my toes Meander even further. Fortunately I live in the Gulf Coast and I can get away with open-toed stuff. I would love some feedback! From ANYBODY that's been there!!!
I started using "yoga sandals beech originals" back in 2007 or 2008 for my bunions and completely reversed mine. I started wearing them around the house in small increments of time. I think initially I could only wear them for 10-15 mins at a time. I increased the time where eventually I wore them constantly in the house and even started venturing outside with them. I actually get alot of compliments when im wearing them to my surprise as they are a bit odd looking but very comfortable once your feet get adapted to them.
Our feet are weakened by the shoes we wear as people tend to wear shoes that support the feet when our feet are the support structure for the rest of our body so the feet need to be strong. I wear shoes with no support now and a wide toe box to keep my feet strong I even own a couple pairs of leather soled shoes for grounding. I hope this can be of help to you.
@@saperevedere8102 thanks for the thoughts. I have been purchasing ABEO 'shoe' products, ie sandals, flippy type shoes, and they are great. Only thanks from 97° down to 84° is that I can exist in open toed shoes because with all these prosthetics on my toes I couldn't wear anything else!!! I know I still need to do something else. EVENTUALLY!! I guess I need to work on finding some physical assistance because I NEED to rectify MY BROKEN TOE before my entire foot is USELESS!! I like being on my own but sometimes things become rather challenging!!!
Thank you for this valuable info. Are your products available in the USA or do you ship to the USA ?
Glad we could help!! We do ship internationally and all products are available online at freestylefeet.com.au/
I really appreciate this video.. I'm going to see if I can buy a toe spreader as it's only on one foot and as well do the exercises recommend.. It's certainly worth a try.. To me doing this is better than surgery.. That's me.. Everyone is different
Absolutely spot on, everyone is different . I hope these help some people before , after or in some cases prevent surgery.
I had hammer toes and used the gel toe separator just to relieve tension and stress in my feet...was very relaxing after several times and my hammer toes relaxed and are normal now. Wanted to do this for my father but found our gel separators are very bad if you have poor circulation...why not try it...rather try before surgery.
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Informative helpful vid thx
Glad it helped
Where do I purchase the toe spacers and the spiked ball? I have been using a foot massager would that doe the same as the ball? Thanks for sharing
Yes a foot massager will do similar things- we like silicone massage balls as they grip onto the skin better creating more effective movement. If you head to freestylefeet.com.au you can see all those products
Was told by an MD that bunions are genetic regardless of influence of shoes or activity. I have a painful big toe joint for many years and arthritic changes. I don’t have bunions or gout but a small painful hump is developing on side and top of that joint. What can I do to correct this? How does the bump/swelling reduce itself?
Hi Georgia, certainly seek another professional opinion - a local Podiatrist might be a good place to start? Bunions certainly have a genetic component, we know that - but we also know that activity and footwear does have an influence. The swelling could be a variety of diagnoses, from arthritis to gout - so important to get it assessed and diagnosed.
@@freestylefeet2063 Thank you. Will look into a podiatrist
They are genetic, I always had them, since I was very young. Good shoes, no heels. I’m on my second bunionectomy at the moment after more than a decade or custom insoles, exercises, separators of different kinds. They did not work at all, hence the 2 surgeries.
@@marianaruizgarcia8565 absolutely , in some cases the deviation is too great. The other challenge is hyper mobility - if the joints of the feet are too mobile , then it is very hard to make lasting changes. Surgery is always an option .
@@marianaruizgarcia8565 Hope you have a good doctor who has many years of experience. My fiancée had her left and right bunions removed surgically. Doctor is highly skilled. He made the cut on side of big toe - minimal scarring and she healed quickly. Can’t tell that she got surgery and her feet are perfect. Minimal loss of ROM, she didn’t lose toe length and pain free.
Any tips for tailor’s bunions? I do use the flamingo toes but can’t wear them in shoes for very long
Try using a single toe spacer between the 4th and 5th toes, and work hard on strengthening the abductor digiti minimi muscle - on the outside of the foot. Here is a short video we did for bunionettes - th-cam.com/video/hRINrUY2o4I/w-d-xo.html
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Hello freestyle feet. What is that star shaped tool, and where can you find one? Also what are your thoughts on K-tape for bunions. I have been taping my toes or wearing those flamingo toe things for about 2 weeks and I often get tons of pain in the joint and need to remove it. However I have discovered those mechanical massaging gun and that helps the pain . Should I push through the pain or take them off when it starts to hurt?
The star shaped thing is our custom designed foot mobiliser. We designed it to get into the small gaps between the metatarsals to address chronic muscle tightness in those key areas. Take a look at freestyle feet.com.au for those products online. It is normal to experience some discomfort when stretching joints - take them off at that point and build up slowly to allow adaption. We love K tape for bunions and use it to address hallux valgus deviation in the clinic all the time . We have a taping video on this channel- check it out. In our Banish Bunions course we show you how to use both rigid and K tape for addressing bunion alignment .