Caroline13
05-31-2024, 02:01 PM
or the start of Bunions? Take control and reduce them and keep your feet healthy and don't get them.....One thing I've been able to escape in my life are bunions.
Bunions, medically known as hallux valgus, are bony bumps that form on the joint at the base of your big toe
Wearing shoes that don’t fit properly, or those that aren’t designed with foot health in mind, can take a toll on your feet and contribute to bunion development
Arch support is important for proper foot mechanics and bunion prevention
Walking barefoot on hard, flat surfaces can, over time, lead to problems much like unsupportive shoes, as there is no supportive structure for your foot
Aleena Kanner, one of the leading postural experts in the U.S., created “The Shoe Ebook” to help you make informed footwear choices for pain-free — and bunion-free — feet
Bunions, medically known as hallux valgus, are bony bumps that form on the joint at the base of your big toe. They occur when some of the bones in the front part of your foot move out of place, causing the tip of your big toe to get pulled toward the smaller toes and forcing the joint at the base of your big toe to stick out.
This joint, known as the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint, then becomes swollen and painful. Globally, about 19% of adults suffer from bunions, with women and people over 60 years more commonly affected.1 While it’s not always known what causes bunions, your choice of footwear can significantly contribute to the development — and worsening of — bunions. What’s more, good shoes can help to prevent and treat them.
Aleena Kanner, one of the leading postural experts in the U.S. and a certified Postural Restoration Institute (PRI) practitioner, created “The Shoe Ebook” to help you make informed footwear choices for pain-free — and bunion-free — feet.
How Improper Footwear May Contribute to Bunions
Wearing shoes that don’t fit properly, or those that aren’t designed with foot health in mind, can take a toll on your feet. Kanner notes:2
“Our feet boast a remarkable design, consisting of 28 bones that enable movement in various directions. In addition to facilitating movement, our feet play a crucial role in communicating with the ground, transmitting vital sensory information to the brain. It's fascinating how they interact with the ground, communicating vital feedback with each step we take.
From the moment we awaken, our feet are the first point of contact with the ground. Thus, the footwear we choose significantly impacts our overall bodily health and alignment.”
Shoes that are too tight or narrow, for instance, can squeeze your toes together, forcing your big toe into an unnatural position.3 This pressure causes the bones in your foot to misalign, potentially leading to the formation of a bunion at the base of your big toe. The same is true for shoes with pointed toes, which force your toes into an unnatural position and increase pressure and friction on the MTP joint.
High-heeled shoes are also problematic,4 as they shift your body weight forward, placing excessive pressure on the front part of your foot, including your toes. Not only does this force your toes into a cramped space but it increases stress on the MTP joint.
Wearing shoes that do not fit properly, whether they are too small, too large or lack adequate support, can also contribute to bunions. Small shoes squeeze your toes while large shoes can cause your foot to slide forward, putting excess pressure on the MTP joint.
Most Bunions Are Caused by ‘Years of Abnormal Motion’
Bunions are often said to have a genetic connection, as more than 70% of those with bunions have a parent who also had them.5 However, most bunions aren’t caused by genetics alone but rather involve abnormal or faulty movement patterns. Kanner explains:6
“Bunions are often attributed solely to genetics, but faulty movement patterns play a significant role as well. Now, I'm not suggesting that your mother and grandmother are exempt from the bunion club ... But we shouldn't place all the blame on them! Observing the movement patterns of our elders can influence our own, potentially leading to similar patterns.
When our feet lack the support and alignment they need, it can lead to abnormal pressure and stress on the joint at the base of the big toe, eventually resulting in bunion formation. While this may contribute to bunion development, labeling them as solely genetic might stem from a limited understanding rather than conclusive evidence.
Bunions develop due to Wolff's Law, which suggests that bones adapt to mechanical loading. This makes it more plausible that movement patterns contribute to their development rather than genetics alone.”
The American Podiatric Medical Association also states that bunions are often the result of years of abnormal motion:7
“Bunions form when the normal balance of forces that is exerted on the joints and tendons of the foot becomes disrupted. This disruption can lead to instability in the joint and cause the deformity. Bunions are brought about by years of abnormal motion and pressure over the MTP joint. They are, therefore, a symptom of faulty foot development and are usually caused by the way we walk and our inherited foot type or our shoes.
Although bunions tend to run in families, it is the foot type that is passed down — not the bunion. Parents who suffer from poor foot mechanics can pass their problematic foot type on to their children, who in turn are prone to developing bunions. The abnormal functioning caused by this faulty foot development can lead to pressure being exerted on and within the foot, often resulting in bone and joint deformities such as bunions and hammertoes.”
https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2024/05/31/prevent-treat-bunions.aspx?ui=6056f7bff9194ec828d230542d2b5e503d2d32b8da387a245991d33706a1f4cd&sd=20060730&cid_source=dnl&cid_medium=email&cid_content=art1ReadMore&cid=20240531&foDate=false&mid=DM1580617&rid=35341893
And bunions do run in families, and I can attest to this...
Bunions, medically known as hallux valgus, are bony bumps that form on the joint at the base of your big toe
Wearing shoes that don’t fit properly, or those that aren’t designed with foot health in mind, can take a toll on your feet and contribute to bunion development
Arch support is important for proper foot mechanics and bunion prevention
Walking barefoot on hard, flat surfaces can, over time, lead to problems much like unsupportive shoes, as there is no supportive structure for your foot
Aleena Kanner, one of the leading postural experts in the U.S., created “The Shoe Ebook” to help you make informed footwear choices for pain-free — and bunion-free — feet
Bunions, medically known as hallux valgus, are bony bumps that form on the joint at the base of your big toe. They occur when some of the bones in the front part of your foot move out of place, causing the tip of your big toe to get pulled toward the smaller toes and forcing the joint at the base of your big toe to stick out.
This joint, known as the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint, then becomes swollen and painful. Globally, about 19% of adults suffer from bunions, with women and people over 60 years more commonly affected.1 While it’s not always known what causes bunions, your choice of footwear can significantly contribute to the development — and worsening of — bunions. What’s more, good shoes can help to prevent and treat them.
Aleena Kanner, one of the leading postural experts in the U.S. and a certified Postural Restoration Institute (PRI) practitioner, created “The Shoe Ebook” to help you make informed footwear choices for pain-free — and bunion-free — feet.
How Improper Footwear May Contribute to Bunions
Wearing shoes that don’t fit properly, or those that aren’t designed with foot health in mind, can take a toll on your feet. Kanner notes:2
“Our feet boast a remarkable design, consisting of 28 bones that enable movement in various directions. In addition to facilitating movement, our feet play a crucial role in communicating with the ground, transmitting vital sensory information to the brain. It's fascinating how they interact with the ground, communicating vital feedback with each step we take.
From the moment we awaken, our feet are the first point of contact with the ground. Thus, the footwear we choose significantly impacts our overall bodily health and alignment.”
Shoes that are too tight or narrow, for instance, can squeeze your toes together, forcing your big toe into an unnatural position.3 This pressure causes the bones in your foot to misalign, potentially leading to the formation of a bunion at the base of your big toe. The same is true for shoes with pointed toes, which force your toes into an unnatural position and increase pressure and friction on the MTP joint.
High-heeled shoes are also problematic,4 as they shift your body weight forward, placing excessive pressure on the front part of your foot, including your toes. Not only does this force your toes into a cramped space but it increases stress on the MTP joint.
Wearing shoes that do not fit properly, whether they are too small, too large or lack adequate support, can also contribute to bunions. Small shoes squeeze your toes while large shoes can cause your foot to slide forward, putting excess pressure on the MTP joint.
Most Bunions Are Caused by ‘Years of Abnormal Motion’
Bunions are often said to have a genetic connection, as more than 70% of those with bunions have a parent who also had them.5 However, most bunions aren’t caused by genetics alone but rather involve abnormal or faulty movement patterns. Kanner explains:6
“Bunions are often attributed solely to genetics, but faulty movement patterns play a significant role as well. Now, I'm not suggesting that your mother and grandmother are exempt from the bunion club ... But we shouldn't place all the blame on them! Observing the movement patterns of our elders can influence our own, potentially leading to similar patterns.
When our feet lack the support and alignment they need, it can lead to abnormal pressure and stress on the joint at the base of the big toe, eventually resulting in bunion formation. While this may contribute to bunion development, labeling them as solely genetic might stem from a limited understanding rather than conclusive evidence.
Bunions develop due to Wolff's Law, which suggests that bones adapt to mechanical loading. This makes it more plausible that movement patterns contribute to their development rather than genetics alone.”
The American Podiatric Medical Association also states that bunions are often the result of years of abnormal motion:7
“Bunions form when the normal balance of forces that is exerted on the joints and tendons of the foot becomes disrupted. This disruption can lead to instability in the joint and cause the deformity. Bunions are brought about by years of abnormal motion and pressure over the MTP joint. They are, therefore, a symptom of faulty foot development and are usually caused by the way we walk and our inherited foot type or our shoes.
Although bunions tend to run in families, it is the foot type that is passed down — not the bunion. Parents who suffer from poor foot mechanics can pass their problematic foot type on to their children, who in turn are prone to developing bunions. The abnormal functioning caused by this faulty foot development can lead to pressure being exerted on and within the foot, often resulting in bone and joint deformities such as bunions and hammertoes.”
https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2024/05/31/prevent-treat-bunions.aspx?ui=6056f7bff9194ec828d230542d2b5e503d2d32b8da387a245991d33706a1f4cd&sd=20060730&cid_source=dnl&cid_medium=email&cid_content=art1ReadMore&cid=20240531&foDate=false&mid=DM1580617&rid=35341893
And bunions do run in families, and I can attest to this...