5 Effective Ways to Get Rid of Bunions

[Music] five tips to banish bunion pain do you suffer from bunions have you seen one starting to develop or do you know that bunions were in your family and you want to know how to prevent them if the answer to any of these questions is yes then it's important to seek proper treatment and follow exercises that will prevent further injury as always don't forget to click the subscribe button and turn on notifications to be one of the first bright ciders to watch our videos number one correct Footwear the clearest sign of a bunion is a bump that sticks out from the side of your big toe if you have one it can be a rather painful experience the proper medical term for a bunion is hallux valgus if you were in correct footwear then the risk of developing this deformity becomes higher you toes are meant to lie flat and feel comfortable inside a shoe without getting pressed against one another they should have enough room to move however if you wear high heels you might encounter a couple of problems they put all your body weight onto your toes and they usually crowd your toes together while wearing high heels you can't wiggle your toes because they are performing the important function of keeping you balanced so they're tight and under the pressure of your weight ideally you should wear shoes with heels less than two inches if you wear shoes that are too narrow or tight there won't be any room for your toes to move if you wear shoes that are too pointy like flat shoes with a pointed toe then not only are your toes getting crowded but they're also being shaped into an unnatural position where your big toe has been inward so this is the time to give your toes some relief by getting some proper footwear now you have a good excuse to go shoe shopping [Music] number two weight and diet the joint that's in the middle of your big toe carries a lot of your weight so any excess weight will add more stress to your bunions and you'll experience more pain this is as good a motivator as any to begin having a healthier life to prevent your bunions from getting more inflamed you'll have to stop eating foods and ingredients that increase the risk of joint inflammation it might be best to avoid foods with a lot of sugar saturated fats msg and refined carbohydrates to fight bunion paying the right way and anti-inflammatory foods to your diet try beans fish and whole grains number three exercise the key is to do gentle and slow exercises try doing them everyday spending no more than 10 minutes each time toes exercise number one place your foot firmly on the floor and try to raise just your toes this might be difficult by itself but once you've mastered this you can continue to the next step keep your toes lifted now extend your big toe and press it down while your other toes are still in the air the key is to really extend your big toe before pressing it down those exercise number two put some small objects like pencils or pebbles on the floor now try to pick them up with your toes if it's too difficult you can try using a larger and lighter object like a small towel or a piece of cloth instead foot exercise your entire foot also needs attention so try this simple exercise lift your toes and then lower them slowly lift your heel and then lower it repeat at least five times after you've done this five times begin to lift your heel to its full capacity you should feel the stretch going up to your calves repeat five more times you can do this exercise whenever you feel tightness in your foot or toes and as often as you need to number four massage techniques when you massage your toes and feet you are encouraging them to loosen up and return to their original shape you can do these techniques whenever your feet are feeling particularly tired or when you sense tightness in your toes there are several options roll a special massage ball or a regular tennis ball on the soles of your feet massage your feet with your thumbs up board and back pressing gently do this on the Pops and soles of your feet take your big toe and very gently extend it away from the other toes with the help of your hand hold for a couple of seconds and then return to the original position in the same manner continue moving your toe in different positions down and away from the other toes this technique will help your toe joints remain flexible if you find this too difficult or it causes pain stop immediately you can always consult a certified massage therapist instead number five damage control if you already have a bunion it's important to learn how to manage the pain here are some options bunion pads a bunion pad will cushion the area where the bunion hurts and I'll make it easier to wear shoes if the bunion pad fits in your shoe with some room to spare you have nothing to worry about if your pad makes a shoe tighter and your binding will be under more pressure than before therefore it's best to avoid them or wear bigger shoes these pads can be purchased online and many pharmacies carry them as well bunion sleeves a bunion sleeve covers a larger area of your foot than a bunion pad and it might encase your whole foot arch bunions sleeves are designed to correct your position so it's not just about preventing Chaffin a sleeve forces you to straighten your big toe as it's actually forcing your foot into a different position you should consult the doctor and do your research before using these ice crush some ice wrap it in a towel and put it against your bunion to diminish the pain it will also work as an anti-inflammatory but be careful about leaving ice on for too long your foot doesn't have as many muscles as other parts of your body so you shouldn't leave it on for more than 20 minutes bonus foot hygiene if your bunions are already quite large they might chaff against your shoe and cause your skin to wear away in that area regular foot soaks will help relieve tiredness reduce sweat and eradicate harmful bacteria keep the temperature at a warm level to give the soak a great boost add oils known for the anti-inflammatory properties chamomile calendula or lavender your feet will feel great afterwards so tell us bright ciders have you found a way to treat your bunions are you wearing the proper footwear let us know in the comment section and don't forget to click subscribe to stay on the bright side of life [Music]

Channel: BRIGHT SIDE

Views: 3,834,539

Keywords: bunions, hallux valgus, feet pain, healthy feet, feet problems, foot-care remedies, get rid of bunions, massage techniques, correct pedicure, foot hygiene

Id: hVPexoz1b-0

Length: 6min 49sec (409 seconds)

Published: Sat Oct 13 2018