Bunion Stretch and Soft Tissue Release

Dr. Ray McClanahan shares a useful manual technique for releasing and stretching soft tissues involved in a bunion deformation. Useful for both self-care and for practitioners who treat those with bunions. For more information on Natural Foot Health and restorative techniques visit www.CorrectToes.com .

[@withabrokenwing]

Excellent... but would have been even better to use a model with a real bunion problem . I am local & would volunteer :)

[@georgeking2369]

All a load of shit

[@Yardenisrael]

Im actually offended that they did this, its like having a slim model for a plus size advert. 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@chchwoman9960]

A more rigid bunion might have made it harder to demonstrate, making the video less useful

[@armandobevard2]

Th kidding look how far he has to allign her to and the lump on the side of her big toe ! Ur a tard all if you

[@Yardenisrael]

@@chchwoman9960 if its hard to demonstrate by a professional then its hard to do by an amateur at home. Thats like saying a leg operation is hard to demonstrate on someone with a leg.

[@alexstefan3359]

Thank you very much. You are very kind to create remedies for bunions which cause people so much suffering.

[@30moonglow]

This has been THE most helpful stretch I've ever done for my painful bunion. I felt better within minutes...I will continue to do this...Thank you!

[@RezoUI]

Do u have any progress with it?

[@sidneyarmstrong9850]

I am so glad I found this channel. It is really helping with some of my pain issues.

[@sidneyarmstrong9850]

@@RezoUI I think it has helped me, I feel a difference in feet and visually I can see a slight difference.

[@tineh9724]

What stage/category is your bunion? Does it helps your bunion?

[@dm5129]

I hope in time this will help in actually aligning the toes correctly. Not in the mood to rest for 6 months just for bunion surgery.

[@Runner8617]

I am SO grateful! Thank you so much Doctor! Subscribed!!

[@cyclingfan55]

Great information- It's nice to see a professional who is willing to share selfishly because he cares about seeing others take responsibility for their health. If I'm ever in Dr. McClanahan's area, I will make an appt.; however, in the meantime, I must do for myself b/c I live in rural Texas where intelligence/education and active lifestyle do not coexist.

[@etherealdeal1792]

Thank u so much for sharing! I just did the exercise and massage in the video. Definitely found a muscle knot there. Very helpful , felt good

[@jennavandermerwe8307]

I had my bunions worked on by a chiropractor and it put me in sheer agony. Nothing gave me relief. I just got a bunionectomy for my right foot. But I’ll be sure to do stretches for my feet when I recover. I’ll never neglect my feet again

[@evamach]

Thank you, have been looking for something like this!

[@geneclemetson4779]

Do you have any videos that deal with heel ailments like potential calcium deposits or inflammation at the achilles and heel connection area?

[@anushabenny8586]

helped so much... THANK YOU

[@suzyloo21]

The feet in this picture is not in an advanced stage.

[@LilMsLorelei]

He’s just demonstrating the technique.

[@satunore2275]

Thanks Dr this video gave me the information am looking for.there's hope that's what i want.

[@vee9477]

what capsaicin cream do you recommend?

[@VanDowall]

Idea: Show someone with bunions, so we can see how to correct them.

[@cherryhuang8028]

@Vanessa Sanchez I had a slight bunion, and with this bunion, my bunion recovered

[@cherryhuang8028]

I had a slight bunion, and with soulern bunion, my bunion recovered

[@shiziko]

Thank you for the comment!

[@mirilovely7351]

only way is surgery.

[@amkn7939]

@@mirilovely7351 massage

[@BobRoss-wm3lc]

Can this actually straighten out a mild bunion that I have?

[@dzikouzak5842]

how i hase correct teos in algeria

[@davidberman8816]

How long would this take if advanced stage?

[@Nickkolakowski316]

poor college kid on a budget is the deep heat cream absolutely necessary? I have a smaller bunion I belive on the side area few centimenters before nail line. Is this bunion coreeectable?

[@heymarita]

Thanks so much for sharing these videos! It's awful what we get told at the doctor's office. It seems that everyone wants to sell surgeries first and foremost. I'm on my second pair of CT and my feet are much more relaxed than they used to be. My toes are slowly spreading on their own again. I've been wearing 'bad' shoes with tapered toe box, toe spring and heels for so long because I just didn't know any better. It's hard to find anything else. Thank you doc for providing this service to us!

[@shamandaliens3847]

I see you said you're on your second pair. Can you tell me why the 2nd one? For how long did the first one last?

[@WalkWithWallace]

CT?

[@crh251]

@@WalkWithWallace, CT stands for “Correct Toes” which is the apparatus the doctor designed to keep toes from bunching together.

[@crh251]

Mar Mar, I don’t know if you’ll see this post, but it’s been seven years since you posted above. How are your bunions now??

[@hiitgjhgkjg3471]

Someone knows a french doctor specialist about bunion ??

[@Blooney09]

can this procedure be done on the 5th toe? I need help bad.

[@michellekirby2364]

How many times a day should you do this message and for how long at each times?

[@ingridliebenberg6692]

I love the concept of reversal of the bunion, what can be done about a hammertoe? Your videos give hope to many people ,no doubt. Thank you for sharing ,can I obtain the toe spacers in South Africa?

[@MsGewb]

Hi Ingrid, I was wondering the same thing about hammertoe. I can manually straighten mine without pain but would love to know what I could do to get it to stay in it's original position. Have you had any success? Thanks,

[@khamillej2680]

Hi! How long would you recommend doing this, and how often? For example, would 5 minutes daily for each foot be a good frequency?

[@itsmerosie85]

That's what I'm wondering also.

[@dyaaong6030]

I have this on my left toe and upper toe joint. It's so hard to fit into shoes.

[@carmenrojas4469]

What kind of heat cream is that please I’ve been using bengay

[@ABCABC-hn1xw]

Is there a satellite office in Russia ?

[@brookesanders5193]

Does anyone practice this in Indianapolis, Indiana?

[@trimel81]

thanks,Doc. but, if I do this to myself, i think i will cross my leg so the foot i'm working on will be closer to me...can i use that position, instead of the one on your video? thanks. I'm a long distance runner myself, and a Physical Therapist with a bad bunion on my right foot.LOL. i can't have it operated on yet coz I do homehealth visits, and I need to drive :-)

[@lexamehrtens2113]

Great for sharing and how helpful. Very kind god bless all.

[@correcttoes]

Thank you for the kind words. Have a wonderful holiday season!

[@arh7303]

Thanks so much for posting. Does the same technique work for bunionettes as well? Also, do you recommend going barefoot/minimalist footwear? It seems like a good idea for strength and flexibility in the foot, but I know the traditional treatment for bunions is use of orthotic inserts.

[@ericbecker450]

Great question!

[@dm5129]

Yes, just stretch the little toe outwards instead of the big toe. When I walk barefoot on carpet there is no pain almost. But in shoes on concrete there are sharp pains. I will try spacers too.

[@dorcasmulenga1954]

Worked for me. Thanx

[@theMamboDVS]

This video is from 2012? :O Wish I had known BEFORE my right foot surgery that has left me a mess. I will be doing this with my left foot.

[@correcttoes]

Sorry to hear that you're only just now learning about it! Wish we could have been there to help earlier. Good luck with your left foot. Please reach out if you need any help.

[@Cvgkk]

@@correcttoes great video ! is this for pain relief or is it also to stop the progress of the bunion?

[@cheese_wrld]

I love the intro music lol

[@timyatcak3292]

Weight bearing pathomechanics is at the cause of hallux abducto valgus so what the devil would screeching NON-Weight bearing ot to anything versus the fierce of an entire body weight on the joint?

[@jasminsmith3703]

i like the video it is informative

[@cseamanis]

I had very bad bunion n its hurt so bad

[@saadpc]

Thank you

[@treehuggermc1]

Can you recommend a podiatrist as knowledgeable as you about this type of Bunion treatment in the Dallas, Texas, area?

[@correcttoes]

Hello, We do have one in the Fort Worth area. They are called Active Spine and Sport (activespineandsport.com/). We recommend them as they understand the principles of natural foot health. We hope this helps and it is within reasonable traveling distance. Let us know if you have any questions.

[@DavidDavid888]

Any recommendation for Chicago?

[@erikbaza]

How long do you do the stretch for?

[@alejandrasuiza8572]

Tenho joanetes há muitos anos não posso calçar sapatos Sandálias só de enfiar o dedo Obrigada vou fazer esse exercício

[@KananJani]

These are such awesome recommendations. Thank you so much! Do you recommend a practitioner out in the San Francisco bay area?

[@crh251]

Did you ever find one in the Bay Area?

[@KananJani]

@@crh251 Nope, just watching youtube videos. Wish there was a practitioner close to home.

[@rubenarroyo299]

I'm 24 and I've been dealing with bunions for many years (6), don't know what happened, extremely advance State where I don't have stability on walking and standing.physical/mental pain. Working as a farmer is gets complicated. I'm waiting to have have surgery later this year.. bunions do change quality of Life

[@correcttoes]

Hi Ruben, We would love to try and help you. Please email us pictures of your feet to [e-mail]. Correect Toes may help. We would like to recommend a remote consultation with our Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Oltman. He works here at the clinic and does many, many remote consultations. Call us to schedule an appointment. More information is available on our website: www.nwfootankle.com/.

[@catherineritch6241]

I have to buy the correct toe* this summer, but for now I am wearing a splint, is it OK to put the right splint on my right foot,? ( my right foot does not have a bunion, my left foot does)

[@correcttoes]

Hi Catherine, we don't have too much experience with other products, so we wouldn't be able to help unfortunately. But if you end up having questions about the Correct Toes give us a call at 503-243-2699. We'd love to help!

[@chino1127]

In another video you mention it is not hereditary, yet my brother and mother both have bunions, along with myself. I’ve had it since I can remember, definitely since 5 years of age. I had surgery around that time to implant a STA-PEG (subtalar arthrorisis implant), and therefore was under the care of a podiatrist since before that time, who explained that our bunions were inherited (hence why we all had it). Mine does not cause pain and I still have full range of motion and flexibility. I also have extremely flat feet, however was quite active in running without much negative affect.

[@juanitanixon3871]

Maybe hereditary in the way that not walking or standing properly, in as much as improper foot wear, causes the bunions. I know in my case it was being on my feet all day and not having the strength in my legs to stand properly, gave me bunions. Same problem with my mom. So yes, I inherited that weakness and bad posture from my mom. And we both suffer bunions.

[@chino1127]

@@juanitanixon3871 Yes, that is very possible as well.

[@majorgeneralmalaise]

Definitely genetic. I have it in one foot, just like my grandma and her grandma

[@normidwest1316]

thank you

[@espoirbadadabra2363]

Je suis au Togo j ai besoin de ça

[@pollomode1]

I want correctoes, but, in México i cant buy, can you help me?

[@cherryhuang8028]

I had a slight bunion, and with soulern bunion, my bunion recovered:www.amazon.com/Bunion-Corrector-Splint-Straightener-Hallux/dp/B081SQTR33

[@victoriavaughan3964]

Both toe like this and there is about to kiss the other toe but I never play any sport but i sprained my ankle alot,i dont wear good shoes that's probably why my other toe is kissing other toe but I got these shoes that are Fubu! I don't know is a good shoes but yo video help me thanx you

[@PhancyFace1]

Is there a practitioner in chicago?

[@correcttoes]

You can find a list of healthcare providers that sell Correct Toes at the link here: nwfootankle.com/resources/122-healthcare-providers

[@lulu2dani]

Thanks, have some recent pain in that area and so scared to develop bunions. On my feet all day.

[@godblessyou7376]

First and foremost, wear shoes with a wide toe box and flexible sole

[@isabelcasiano7071]

Si, ese masaje ayuda a minimizar los juanetes (bunions), yo lo hago. :()}=[

[@amalbenseghiramalbenseghir1533]

Thankyou

[@MayaLiladiVento]

Ugh I wish they had done this for my bunions when I was young instead of pushing me into surgery at age 15 :(

[@RezoUI]

How u feel after surgery? can u wear narrow shoes again? does u have pain when u walk after years?

[@abi2270]

Can I do this by myself or do I need someone else to do it for me? Where do I get that cream you used?

[@correcttoes]

Yes - it is meant for you to be able to complete on your own. You can find the cream here - correcttoes.com/?s=sombra&post_type=product&dgwt_wcas=1

[@ellensiminoff6233]

I'd like to do this on my own foot and I'm trying to figure out how the pressure would work. Is the goal to press on the top and bottom of the foot at the same time, or are you primarily working the top or the bottom when you talk about the pressure point and tissues you are trying to release?

[@correcttoes]

You will primarily be working the top of the foot.

[@JKerr-iy2jr]

Would this method work for a tailor’s bunion?

[@correcttoes]

Yes! If the tailor's bunion is the cause of tightness then a tissue release, stretching, will provide great relief. Please be patient in this process!

[@travellingyeti6333]

Is there a way to heal them without surgery? Mine don't hurt but I'm worried it will get worse with time

[@user-gj6jq5dk4z]

The guy in the video has invented something called "correct toes". You should check them out. There is also lots of information on this KZbin account's website, or correcttoes.com

[@melbas5253]

thank you for this ... did this stretch on myself just now and already feels so much better... a true blessing from God

[@correcttoes]

We're so glad we could help!

[@mariamparmpa827]

CAN WE HEAL COMPLETELY A BUNION USING THE ABOVE?

[@jackjohnson7396]

Toe spacers are good too. The type one slides on between all the toes & keeps on for about a half hour at a time. ☝

[@1234cheerful]

Yes, I have a very advanced bunion and I use, I think it's called "Fantastic Feet!" and it really helps. I use it just about every day and sometimes go to sleep with it on.

[@kj3d812]

@jackjohnson7396 you do realize this video is by the same guy who invented Correct Toes toe spacers?

[@marjaouihajar5127]

thanks

[@ellena858]

What about a bunion on the pinky toe side?

[@correcttoes]

These can sometimes be referred to tailor's bunions or bunionettes.

[@kessiem1417]

Thank you so much for the video :)

[@cherrycherish1908]

I need a massage for my bunions

[@jackiemart6941]

Can you recommend a podiatrist in Bend, Oregon with knowledge like yours (and who doesn't want to do surgery)?

[@Ke-qv3md]

My elderly mother has bunion. What can I do for her

[@crh251]

I would do what he’s recommending in the video.

[@margieslabber3290]

Should one continue to exercise, i.e. walking, gym if you have a bunion?

[@VegasStreetLights]

Late reply. Exercise is essential to keep the muscles of your feet strong. With just fascial release of your foot muscles there is greater chance the bunion will come back. Exercise and techniques such as these should be practiced in tandem. For synergistic effect.

[@cathyneill2922]

Yes!. But you need to switch to wide toe box shoes (barefoot/minimalist) and wear CorrectToes imo. You should try on new shoes with the CorrectToes on to make sure they're wide enough. Even better if you can get some toe socks or anatomical socks like Plus12. My bunion was about a 20 degree angle in. Barefoot shoes stopped the pain entirely. I still have a way to go until the big toe is straight, but now after only three months of CorrectToes and stretches, the angle is more like 15 degrees and it's not pushing on my second toe. My other foot which had a very slight beginnings of a bunion now has none. The big toe and second toe have a decent gap between them when standing, and I can splay my toes so that there's half a centimetre between all the toes.

[@tineh9724]

@@cathyneill2922 what is the name of the barefoot shoes that you have? Did you wear your toe socks and toe separators at night?

[@cathyneill2922]

@@tineh9724 I have some Wildlings, men's Vivobarefoot, Peerko, Jenon Leather and Joe Nimble. No I don't wear them at night; the circulation in my feet is much better now so I get too hot sleeping in socks, and CorrectToes are designed to be worn while weight bearing.

[@tineh9724]

@@cathyneill2922 can you share with me about what an exercises to strengthen your feet? Where did you buy your toe separators and toe socks?

[@georgiay7526]

Παρακαλώ μετάφραση ελληνική ευχαριστώ

[@catalino9819]

Yeah the bunions I have are horrendous that's a terrible example there in the picture

[@Shibe670]

Omg! Try it! 👍🏽 🦶

[@anajinn]

What kind of practitioner does this work please?

[@r2gro]

@Aubrey Osteopaths help improve almost any soft tissue injury. Our son would walk into our osteo's office on crutches, and walk out without them.

[@user-gx4wi3ze1e]

@Aubrey О\увь к арре

[@Yes2Jesus22]

I had a bad Hallux Valgus on both feet, and that at the age of only 28! I was wearing orth. insoles for 5 years and it didn't help. Finally, I decided to have both feet operated..the result is good. I'm happy to have done it!

[@Carmelgal92]

Can you now wear any sho such as heels? Any pain ?

[@loveslife7334]

This works on minor bunions only!!!

[@litpk4580]

i love running

[@thespunkavenue3471]

It's kind of stingy feeling when I did mine

[@solomit1]

I am wondering if anyone has advice on how to manage having third toes overlapping on both feet due to bunions pushing toes over quite challenging I have to tape toes together to stop overlapping

[@correcttoes]

Have you tried Correct Toes? www.correcttoes.com/

[@solomit1]

Hi thanks for your reply I have tried toe correctors they do not help toe just goes back to overlapping again i

[@correcttoes]

@@solomit1 It takes time for your musculature and joints to change position and for that position to hold. Correct Toes work best when weight-bearing and active. This allows your intrinsic foot muscles to engage and strengthen.

[@solomit1]

Are the toe correctors same has toe separators. I train in martial arts in bare feet have tape my toes together to keep them aligned would you be able to train with toe correctors to keep tied aligned

[@correcttoes]

@@solomit1 Correct Toes are a silicone toe spacer product. Go to www.correcttoes.com to see more. We aim for a wide toe splay, so I'm not sure that taping the toes together is really compatible with Correct Toes.

[@fkjms73]

i like the music

[@aidafernandes8516]

sandrine b jours jamim

[@arnasworld6765]

Can we increase Toes size with exercises

[@correcttoes]

There won't be too much growth with the individual toes but the muscles in your foot absolutely grow with exercises just as any other muscle group does.

[@arnasworld6765]

@@correcttoes thanks for your reply

[@robertparel2001]

A Wearing Shoes.

[@MinMin-lk3ew]

❤❤❤

[@Trevor23march]

her toes perfect

[@Tatusiek_1]

not really

[@coldones9505]

Her toes are definitely NOT perfect

[@bluespig1]

Scary music!

[@msmillertime24]

Sign me up!

[@VegasStreetLights]

I appreciate the anatomy and aesthetic qualities of human body very much. You don't see the doctor's face at all in the video; I appreciated very much what I did see though. Score one for genetics.

[@Geli07]

Get an op

[@emisenhayat7527]

👍👍

[@correcttoes]

Glad you like it!

[@torne869]

Please translate to Persian to use. Thank you

[@phillydragonfly]

Problem is, once the patient puts shoes back on, all that soft tissue and joint mobilization work flies right out the window.

[@correcttoes]

We encourage folks to wear barefoot shaped shoes. And use the shoe liner test when shoe shopping, to ensure proper splay and enough room for your foot to be a foot!

[@kj3d812]

@phillydragonfly you're assuming the person is wearing the wrong shoes. Some of us wear foot-shaped, wide toe box barefoot shoes.

[@coldones9505]

You're assuming things

[@Dbjjr26]

Biggest big toe to the ratio of of a foot I've ever seen. Wow

[@timyatcak3292]

IF you ever attained a DPM degree, YOUO MISSED THE BOAT HERE.I would be ashamed of myself, but then I knew

[@valeriaboman8539]

Bunion Stretc...ihmiset luotu avojaloin kulkemaan👁🇫🇮 pakkasessa myös😅

[@HeartDrivenTarot]

That person has no bunions! You need to show someone with advanced bunions! I had to finally have surgery on my left bunion because it was so severe due to my fallen arches and resulting severe pronation. I just ordered the Correct toes to hopefully prevent a new bunion from forming. My big toe has already started moving inward...6 months after surgery and despite wearing orthotics most of the time. I really have fallen arches.

[@malekmalek9064]

Walking barefood on sand

[@hsmbruit5445]

👍👍👍👍❤❤❤❤🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾

[@Jj-rf6bi]

Not hereditary? lol Are you against evidence??? My Grandma and Mother have them. They walked barefoot most of their lives living in a 3rd world country.

[@LadyBeritanavatarius]

What if there is evidence that it also NOT hereditary in many other cases?

[@bethlovett7612]

I have them too.i was born with mine as well.all my sisters mage fun of me when I was really young.like 5 yrs old.now what 5 yr old do you know that had bunions from shoes or whatever?

[@bilhagiladi6802]

@@LadyBeritanavatarius בולגריה מזג אויר

[@beatrizrodriguez8489]

Youre totally right i had perfect feet and always tried to be careful when picking shoes..... not even like that they fricking showed up.... my mom and granda had them too... so there go...😕

[@Pray4Emmm]

Just wear your most comfortable shoes that you wore with no socks for about 2 days And giveaway get rid of the shoes immediately that made you read this comment , and leave a cash app etc .

[@happydigits10]

It's disheartening to see a health care professional dip their bare fingers into an unguent that one would presume is not just used on this one individual... Why is he not wearing a glove?

[@jackjoy2563]

Stop wearing heels ladies lol and you won't have ugly feet