book appointmentBunions affect one in three New Zealanders. According to doctors and most podiatrists, the only way to correct a bunion is surgery.
A bunion is a deviation of the big toe towards the middle of the foot. Without treatment, a bony growth may develop, causing a bump or enlargement on the side and over the top of the big toe. Given that there is a misalignment within the joint, bunions are usually (but not always) painful, and generally result in osteoarthritis within the big toe joint. Bunions are commonly associated with irritation in footwear, and are often a source of embarrassment due to the changed appearance of the sufferer’s feet.
Bunions are generally caused by the way that someone walks and stands. At Corrective Foot Solutions, we always address the underlying cause first – our treatment approach can correct the bunion and stop it from coming back.
Many people think that surgery is the only treatment option for bunions. However, FMT is extremely successful in most cases. Using this method, we gently guide the joints back into the correct position and then strengthen the muscles around that joint to reinforce a new position. As a result, the body will naturally straighten the bunion, with help from the hands-on therapy that you receive in the clinic.
Treatment for bunions is recommended as early as possible, even if the sufferer feels no pain. Studies tell us that our bodies only feel pain during the later stages of a condition. So, by the time you are feeling pain, significant damage has already occurred. The sooner treatment is started, the sooner the underlying cause can be addressed.
Meet Heather who presented to Corrective Foot Solutions with advanced staged painful bunions.
Heather was determined to address the underlying cause of her painful bunions and avoid expensive surgery.
We referred for a weight bearing x-ray of both her feet which you can see are significantly misaligned at 34.72 and 20.39 degrees. We classify >30 degrees as advanced stage bunions.
After a short 3 month course of treatment which involved joint mobilsation + manipulation and exercises, another x-ray was taken to remeasure the changes.
You can clearly see there has been a fantastic change of 14 and 7 degrees and no pain! A normal alignment is between 12-15 degrees and Heather is not far from that measurement. With minimal ongoing treatment we would expect her toes to completely straighten.
Pre treatment 35 and 20 degrees - Normal alignment is 12-15 degrees
Post treatment 20 and 13 degrees
Well done Heather, no expensive surgery and no more pain!
If you want to be the next success story, call today 07 925 0269 or send us an email at info@correctivefootsolutions.co.nz
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Finally, a Podiatry solution to fix your aching body. FMT is a extremly effective alternative to expensive surgery and orthotics. You can also wear the shoes you want!
At Corrective Foot Solutions in Tauranga and in Parnell, Auckland, we believe that quality of life is important – and that means the ability to walk and run comfortably and freely. Our foot specialists use advanced hands-on assessment techniques that treat the underlying cause of your foot problems, and provide measurable and objective feedback on your progress. We love seeing you get back on your feet – whether it’s walking that extra kilometre, keeping up with the kids, running or just being able to wear the shoes you love.
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