ANSWER: A bunion is an acquired malformation of the large toe at the metatarsophalyngeal joint, so the joint sticks out ...

If you’ve ever had a bunion, you know how painful these swollen, bony bumps can be. Ice and over-the-counter pain medication help relieve inflammation and swelling, but without taking preventive ...

Bunions are more than just a nuisance they can be downright painful. And the embarrassing bump at the base of your big toe can make you think twice before slipping on your favorite strappy sandals.

The average American adult takes about 4,000-6,000 steps per day, and walks 75,000 miles on their feet by the time they reach the age of 50. So, it should be no surprise that 75% of people will suffer ...

Anyone with bunions will tell you that these enlarged bony bumps can cause irritation and pain, and make finding the right footwear a real challenge. While they can only be corrected through surgery, ...

In an episode of Sex and the City, Manolo Blahnik-obsessed columnist Carrie Bradshaw calculates that she has blown around $40k on her addiction, and is consequently about to become homeless (“I will ...

Before dropping $50 on a foot massager you may use once and forget about, try this self-massage technique from an acupuncturist. Dr. Eileen Li (@anew.acu), a licensed physical therapist at Anew ...

Bunions are a condition otherwise known as hallux valgus, which often cause a prominent bump to form on the inside of the foot near the great or “big” toe joint. The bump or prominence occurs as a ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When it comes to foot problems, bunions provide a double dose of discomfort: They not only make your foot ...

On today’s inaugural U.S. National Bunion Day, podiatrists like Dr. Jodi Schoenhaus of the Foot, Ankle & Leg Vein Center in Boca Raton are on a mission to destigmatize a painful condition that ...

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