Bunions are a common problem of the foot that are caused by a combination of a hereditary predisposition and poorly fitted footwear. The most effective way to get rid of bunions is with surgery. That does not mean that there are things that can not...
Bunion correctors are splints or braces that you wear on the foot at night with the aim to correct a bunion. They work by holding the big toe in less of a valgus position to try and straighten it so that the bunion is not as bad as what it was...
While the aim of a bunion corrector is to “correct” a bunion, that is not exactly how they work and the only real way to get rid of a bunion is with surgery. That does not mean a bunion corrector is not useful and does not mean that they...
Bunion correctors are hypothetically one way in which you can fix a bunion. The research evidence is that they can improve the deviation of the large toe several degrees after several months of use. The clinical experience with them is that they can...
The term ‘too many toes sign’ is widely used when looking at someone standing or during a gait analysis. It does not mean that someone has more than five toes on their foot. When someone is standing or walking and you are watching them...
Barefoot running shoes are generally considered to be those running shoes that have the most minimal design features and materials that you might as well be running barefoot. The phrase ‘barefoot running shoes’ is somewhat of an oxymoron...
The name Grierson Gopalan syndrome is just another name for burning feet syndrome. Grierson Gopalan syndrome is still used somewhat these days but it is being used less often and the preferred name is burning feet or foot syndrome. There are a...
A burning sensation in the feet and legs are reasonably common and can be caused by many different things, that are sometimes hard to diagnose. Peripheral neuropathy: This is a condition that affects the peripheral nerves in the legs. It can result...
The most common deficiency that could cause a burning feet sensation is vitamin B12 as a lack of it causes damage to the myelin sheath around the nerves. However, this is a very uncommon cause and is unlikely to be the cause of burning feet in...
Kinesio tape can be used as a supportive measure for bunions to provide some relief and help improve alignment and function of the foot. It is more of a temporary message and can be very helpful at short term relief of the symptoms. Its not going to...
