Bunions
Bunions can make everyday activities like walking or finding comfortable shoes a challenge. At Align Custom Fit Footwear & Footcare in Toronto, we offer tailored solutions to relieve pressure, improve alignment, and help you stay active and pain-free.
A bunion is an enlargement of the big toe joint (metatarsophalangeal joint) that causes the big toe to shift inward toward the second toe. This misalignment leads to a visible bump, reduced walking efficiency, and difficulty finding shoes that fit comfortably.
Bunions can develop due to inherited foot structure, improper footwear, or altered biomechanics. Over time, they may lead to pain, swelling, and further complications if left untreated.
The joint may be red and inflamed, or asymptomatic (no symptoms) with only visual evidence of physical deformation. Bunions can also lead to many secondary complications such as hammer toes, metatarsalgia, callus, knee osteoarthritis from adapted biomechanics, and even hip and back problems.
Bunions can be genetic in nature, biomechanical in nature, or both. Years of improper footwear use can also contribute to the development of a bunion.
There are many different treatment approaches depending on the individual. Having your footwear custom fit can provide tremendous relief, and even prevent the bunion from further development. Different footwear features can benefit different types of bunions, so it is important to know what kind you have and what footwear features will be most beneficial. Joint mobility through manual therapy can be achieved in some case, bunion night splints or bunion braces can be highly effective, and custom foot orthotics to improve and restore normal foot function can be used. Watch the video below for 8 simple solutions to start fixing your bunions in Toronto.
Custom footwear and orthotics are essential in managing bunions effectively without surgery. Properly fitted shoes relieve pressure on the joint and accommodate your foot's natural shape, while orthotics improve biomechanics and reduce strain. Together, they can slow progression, reduce pain, and enhance mobility.
At Align, we specialize in personalized footcare solutions that go beyond temporary fixes. Our expert team in Toronto uses advanced gait analysis and custom footwear fitting to treat bunions from the ground up—literally. Whether you're looking to relieve pain, improve your posture, or prevent further foot issues, we’re here to help every step of the way.
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