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It is not hereditary, and it can be treated naturally. In many cases, it can be reversed. To understand how to achieve this, let's first look towards the root cause underlying bunion formation.
Dr. Ray McClanahan explains the root cause of bunions and foot deformation
Bunions are first and foremost shoe induced; babies are not born with bunions. This deformation slowly and progressively forms as the individual wears footwear with a tapered toe box.
A common misconception is that bunions are hereditary, and while the bunion itself is not genetic, there are certain soft tissue principles that can impact bunion development within family lines.
For example, genetic factors control foot width, as well as soft tissue flexibility and integrity, leading conventionally shaped footwear to have a greater impact on individuals with wider feet.
Bunions often respond to conservative care measures and should always be treated by a qualified healthcare professional in a timely and appropriate manner. Conservative treatment for bunions usually involves the following:
Left untreated? Yes, but luckily that doesn't need to be the case for most feet.
Wearing shoes with a narrow, tapered toebox, your big toe will continue to be push inward and therefore pushing out the first metatarsal. This is the footwear problem, not a foot problem.
When we work to get your bones back into proper alignment, using our toe spacers and a wide toe-box shoe, you will begin to notice less pain as it slowly strengthens over time.
Proper alignment is the first step toward better movement. When your toes can spread naturally, your entire foundation becomes more stable and efficient.
Feet are meant to work. When your toes are properly aligned, the small stabilizing muscles in your feet can activate and do their job.
The body adapts over time, and that includes your feet. With consistent use, Correct Toes help restore more natural movement patterns and long-term foot health.
For 25 years, Correct Toes have been helping patients Align, Strengthen, and Restore their feet and getting people moving again.
Wide toe box shoes are essential to the process of curing and reversing the damage caused by conventional, improper shoes.
Learn more about how natural remedies can cure common foot conditions and restore healthy lifestyles.
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