This has been the most helpful video I've seen for bunions.
@sarelito92023 жыл бұрын
This was extremely interesting and informative. I greatly appreciated how the multiple interacting factors were addressed. Most useful! Thank you! Wish I could come for a consultation.
@Kapitalina13 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Appreciate your demeanor, Doc, and the calm way of delivering the information.
@jackfavvv02803 жыл бұрын
It seemed fake though.
@qwerky13093 жыл бұрын
This is far more info than any podiatrist has ever given me about my bunions and general foot issues, including pain at the top of the foot. Now I know what's causing it - TMG joint!
@YvonneOrtiz823 жыл бұрын
me too!
@foreverwander03203 жыл бұрын
My bunions very advanced by the time I was 12 so adjustment/exercise wasn’t enough for me (I had extra bone growth already). But for maintenance after my surgeries (and for pain relief) understanding the mechanics of my feet and legs has helped me!
@milanfrusone97003 жыл бұрын
I've watched dozens of videos and yours makes the MOST SENSE! thanks!!!!!
@chriscain46603 жыл бұрын
One thing he didn't mention is the shoes that most people wear have pointed toe boxes. Instead of a more natural square/foot shape.
@dashmels3 жыл бұрын
Facts!
@frostflower55553 жыл бұрын
Those narrow rounded toe boxes can start bunions, even if flat and looking like they're wide but really are deforming the natural shape of your toes by outlining them gently inwards which goes against the biological foot spreading way.
@letakeokuk54463 жыл бұрын
Very informative video. I wonder why some bunions are on top of the foot? Everything is true about the anatomy …feet, knee, hip, as it relates to pain..👏🏾👏🏾
@tamtamjab3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for this precious information. I need to try to fix my bunion before doing surgery and I always believed it’s a hip problem and you just confirm it
@UnNamedMonster3 жыл бұрын
4:20 Time stamp to rewatch the exercises
@SimplyAK10173 жыл бұрын
Modern shoes are a reason as well…
@socorroserret86582 жыл бұрын
Traducir a español
@mindyboone74913 жыл бұрын
I would like to try the exercises you suggested at the end for the hallicis muscle, and also the taping. Can you expand on those treatments and how to do them?
@nissaforyou4 жыл бұрын
I like this video. Doctors just want to fix the bunion, but you explained everything regarding the hips so well. Doctors always want to push surgery, but my friend had it, and the bunion came back. I am going to do these exercises.
@carolluther16253 жыл бұрын
Think about therapist do therapy, typically whatever their area of expertise is is how they are going to lean. The body is a complex system, and you know your body. Listen to it.
@kristineeee3 жыл бұрын
According to my podiatrist, my case is the most severe (both bunions and bunionette) he has seen. I had no choice but to undergo surgery. I needed 2 surgeries on my left foot and it's still isn't 100% healed yet. It's been 10 months since my first one. I still got my right foot left and I'm going through more pain lately. 😔
@boprzybysz26033 жыл бұрын
I had surgery done and bounions came beck. The problem is that Conventional Medicine can't help! This is very surprising that ,the bounions are directly related to the levels of most important electolytes in the body ,which is sodium and potasium.There is usually problem with levels of those electrolytes later in life of the individual. If appear on the left foot, there is a problem with sodium level in the body, on the right foot , problem with potassium . There are other signs , one eye is much smaller than other, corner of the mouth is lower than the other. Again left eye and left corner of the mouth as left foot bounion is sodium imbalance and right side is potassium. If the levels of the electolytes are at dangerous level.The individual may experience blurred vision either in one eye or bouth.💕
@colettejacinthia94053 жыл бұрын
How did you make out with the exercises? Any results?
@nissaforyou3 жыл бұрын
@@colettejacinthia9405 It did actually feel like my posture was changing, but I stopped so O am back to square one.
@LovingAtlanta3 жыл бұрын
👍Terrific helpful non surgical info. Straight forward & to the point. I appreciate you taking the time to make & post this video to help others. Thank you. 🙏🤗💞🤗
@I4NI_2 жыл бұрын
are you old
@LovingAtlanta2 жыл бұрын
@@I4NI_- 🤔Are you? 🧐
@I4NI_2 жыл бұрын
@@LovingAtlanta 28, im young. mootface
@LovingAtlanta2 жыл бұрын
@@I4NI_ - 👍Me too. What’s a mootface? 🤔😂
@I4NI_2 жыл бұрын
@@LovingAtlanta ahhaa never mind 😊
@irenemarmelstein62203 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!! I learned a lot!
@nancysalmon93643 жыл бұрын
I am very interested in the exercises. The Podiatrist said there was nothing to be done. My bunions have just started to move in. Using spacers ever day for 2 hours. Thanks.
@anglenghong3 жыл бұрын
7 mins of telling us how Bunion occured but nothing on treatment or correction, which I doubt it can be corrected. I have never seen a video of before and after, showing how Bunion can be corrected without surgery, do you have? If yes, please share. Thanks.
@Downey-20002 жыл бұрын
Lex fitness . Chiropractor correction . Very painful . Before and after video .
@SmileyDAC2 жыл бұрын
👍😞
@kaxxxxx Жыл бұрын
And all his information is wrong, not caused by flat feet at all, it's caused by the shoes she wears, and yes bunions can be reversed or at least can be decreased a lot by using the correct shoes and doing simple feet exercises.
@nevenkalicul18109 ай бұрын
Yes, it is possible but very painful, very. It was a clip years ago with one chiropractic. The guy was screaming very but it was successful.
@AC-pf1ne3 жыл бұрын
my 17 year old just had a Lapiplasty Surgery. The new Surgery that goes to the root of the problem. It's genetics.. and what a wonderful time to have it fixed at a younger age. She's going to be in the Medical Field and will be on her feet a lot in this career.. For us surgery was a blessing. (Both feet).. She healed quickly!
@ashleygray42433 жыл бұрын
Hi what treatment was this?
@zairachavez1156 Жыл бұрын
Hi, I have a few questions regarding your child surgery. I’m curious to know if it was covered by your insurance, and if not how much does surgey cost? My daughter is suffering from double bunion on both feet. She is so insecure of herself and I don’t k is how to help other than surgery. We live in Los Angeles by the way if you have any recommendations on doctors. Thanks
@AC-pf1ne Жыл бұрын
@@zairachavez1156 Yes insurance covered it because like the doctor said.. they don't get better, they get worse. My daughter will be on her feet b/c she is going into nursing and that's years of walking and being on her feet constantly. They heal really fast when they are young. she was 17 when she had hers and it's 2 years later and she is doing great. Granite she isn't a runner or anything like that but she healed up nice. We had to cover our 20% co-insurance and make sure your anesthesia is covered most are not in your network but most of the time hospitals work out an agreement for that with the anesthesiologist companies. Make sure you get a Board Certified foot doctor who does this method. good luck.. we are glad we did it for our daughter..
@ANAMANi4LYPhE3 жыл бұрын
I can barely understand with the echo. It's such a good video but I couldn't finish it
@dthomason1193 жыл бұрын
I just had foot surgery for a torn plantar plate under my 2nd toe. Of course the surgeon addressed the bunion as well. Although a non-surgical option was not available for me, I hope this helps others.
@foodiesworldUSA9 ай бұрын
Thank you. This is very helpful and for us medical students also it’s a good learning video.
@inezgraer54823 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I have had both knees replaced and now realise the arches in my feet have collapsed inward and I have a bunion. So....have been doing the silicone seperator, exercises daily....spreading toes etc.... But will now get arch support to wear in my walking shoes. Look forward to more of your videos!
@yardner19633 жыл бұрын
Careful with arch support. Don’t rely only on that as it will be a long term fail. Strengthen your (arch) feet correctly. Make an appointment with a physical therapist.
@LinA-it9vd3 жыл бұрын
For most people there is no fix other than surgery. I wish I didn’t wait so long to have mine fixed because it was the best thing I ever did.
@dzifajacks3 жыл бұрын
Hello Scot. Thanks for your video. Please what exercises can i do to strengthen my hips
@Haddasa3 жыл бұрын
I agree the wave was cute. Thanks for the video ❤️
@mayavilaseca22453 жыл бұрын
Great video. Do you have a video with exercises only to help bunion correction? Thanks.
@natfriend79133 жыл бұрын
what about checking shoes - does a too-small toe 'box' lead to bunions, also?
@frostflower55553 жыл бұрын
I believe yes and I have a normal arch. Unfortunately shoe designers do not think of accommodating a bit more in the toe box.It's a struggle to find shoes where my feet can spread and at the same time not be big on me.
@MichaelWilliams-mo1vv Жыл бұрын
It would be useful to see follow up videos to see how the patient has progressed.
@tincutacautis34902 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your support.
@haskyb91842 жыл бұрын
I wish I could find someone like you here where I live in the UK. In my 30s, had bunions on both feet since I was a kid, as does my dad, as did my grandmother. I’ve been offered surgery correction, but would love some real advice on my biomechanics to see if there’s anything I can do to help myself
@nova707ha3 жыл бұрын
thank you doctor for this great informative video
@r.mariebrown67333 жыл бұрын
I asked my foot Dr about a spacer and any exercises for bunions and he said all those thing are temporary and didn't work. He said that I needed reconstruction surgery. I would rather not get surgery unless it was the last option.
@martinXY3 жыл бұрын
I think that's what the (good) surgeons recommend. Everything else delays the surgery, but that's good because as far as I know, you only get one shot at the surgery.
@alamc2003 жыл бұрын
I had surgery to remove my bunions on both feet, 7 months apart about 18 years ago and I'm SO glad I had it done. The bunion caused pain. I hated the way my feet looked, the left one was worse. I was so self conscious since I was salsa dancing a lot and wearing open toe latin ballroom shoes. It was definitely worth it. After I completely healed I was able to wear my high heel ballroom shoes again. My mom had bunions and she waited much too long to get surgery. She got to the point where her feet hurt no matter what shoes she wore and her surgery was more complicated and recovery took longer. I don't know why people are so afraid of getting this type of surgery especially if you're otherwise healthy.
@bunrisl3 жыл бұрын
Great stuff but could you add the exercise for strengthening the abductor hallocus ( sp?) and how to tape this?
@SoundJudgment3 жыл бұрын
Dude. Lavalier Mics. They work wonders, too. 👍
@montacap3 жыл бұрын
I have them on both feet . One is worse then the other . I have hip issues . My lower back hurts all the time . I now have what looks like heal spurs . I am just glad I am not working at this point . I am a care giver for my disabled husband . I feel guilty when I am hurting because his pain is a billion times as bad as mine . Its all hard .
@daisy13joyce3 жыл бұрын
I had bunions from wearing ill fitting shoes, the only way I believe bunions occur. The big toe was pushed to one side, and I had the lump on the side of my foot, which was painful. I had surgery to reset the toe and I have not had any trouble since. It cannot be cured by just strapping it up etc, the bone is deformed.
@karinyaboriskova4412 жыл бұрын
Definitely NOT the only way bunions occur. I've been basically barefoot (home-based business, no need for shoes :) ) for 40 years and STILL I've developed bunions.
@UnNamedMonster3 жыл бұрын
Fml, I got flat feet, bunion, and weak hips.
@thefreemanworldexperiment3 жыл бұрын
I find it rather bizarre that you didn’t mention the shoes we wear as a detrimental cause 🤔
@frostflower55553 жыл бұрын
I have a normal arch but developed a bunion. I haven't been walking normally for many years. It's like a new normal but seems like it's not noticeable if people see me walking.
@Shirlb-dz9cs3 жыл бұрын
Very good information. Thanks for posting.
@susanguy9252 жыл бұрын
Mesh upper is where its at for trainers! I've given up on leather and suede.
@ceceliaderry24393 жыл бұрын
Very interesting...both my mother and nana had bunions, so do i despite wearing good shoes. I did ballet when younger then became an exercise junkie, it was then found I overpronate because I suffered a knee problem. I've always worn custom orthotics, but my knees do tip inwards, I have excessive external rotation of my hips, and have SI issues from time to time, one knee now will need further surgery, I've suffered awful tendonitis in my feet, I had to tape to be able to walk during attacks, I still exercise to a high level yet can no longer run do impact work. I'm 49 and my bunions are awful. All because of my unresolved biomechanics!!
@billbright17553 жыл бұрын
The first metatarsal can rotate at the navicular joint and medial cuneiform causing the bottom of the sesamoid bones neath distal end of metatarsal to now be crowding second metatarsal at distal end. Top of first metatarsal distal end now making protuberance on medial side of big toe joint. Big toe now pivots laterally into second toe. An alignment problem that only tends to increase with age. Problem can also cause other toes to take hammer toe profiles. People with proper foot biomechanics are indeed very fortunate as bunions are really a nuisance.
@katebeedot69643 жыл бұрын
That’s right - all radiological signs too
@hereforit23473 жыл бұрын
Actually, the propensity to develop bunions is genetic. I learned that from 23 and Me. Take care of your feet! 👣
@lindacain70493 жыл бұрын
Totally agree. I remember having the start of bunions in primary school
@magdalenabc567bc73 жыл бұрын
Yup 100 genetic
@imasmurfy13 жыл бұрын
No one in my family has them except me so maybe not. ? Very difficult to find shoes that fit me so i believe that is the problem. (imo)
@hereforit23473 жыл бұрын
@@imasmurfy1: Of course wearing tight or ill-fitting shoes, especially high heels, could cause bunions for anybody. But being prone to getting them is genetic. If you do a 23 and Me test, your results will tell you how likely you are to develop bunions, have blond hair, a fear of heights, get sea-sick and a whole lot more based on your genes. 🧬
@imasmurfy13 жыл бұрын
@@hereforit2347 maybe so but when you wear a size 10 shoe and the toebox starts curving at about a size 8, there will be problems. And i’m just noticing now that’s how 99% of shoes are made. In order to stop the shoe from mashing my big toe, i’d need a size 12. That’s not hereditary.
@jensmith10633 жыл бұрын
I've been in pain for a few years now. Thanks for the info i really don't want to have surgery.
@meeyeeyu77062 жыл бұрын
In praise gratitude and compassion
@corsica206203 жыл бұрын
Bonjour, dommage qu’il n’y aie pas une traduction en français. Cordialement
@gailrife28503 жыл бұрын
Hi, I have had bunions all my life and I loved what you said about treating the bunion with physical therapy to avoid unecessary surgery. Are you located in California by any chance? I would love tro come and see you to take a look at my feet! Please let me know.
@silviatam76563 жыл бұрын
Hi, I have a bunion problem few years ago, and I went to a chiropractic to got a treatment. He was able to straighten my toe. After that I wear a silicone separator and wide shoes to prevent. But remember always take care of your feet because all the problems start there.
@aureliusmaximus33 жыл бұрын
His videos indicate that he operates out of Ft. Meyers, FL.
@blueeyedrenegade93223 жыл бұрын
I concur with every thing u r saying. Mine I believe originates from my hips.
@myflyingkidney3 жыл бұрын
barefoot shoes, walking without shoes, exercises to strengthen foot, legs, hip and spine. and no more conventional shoes or insoles, and definitely no pads. all that stuff is what made our feet deformed in the first place.
@Trth17073 жыл бұрын
Fantastic information and ideas, thanks.
@Elegance33Refine2 жыл бұрын
💝🌸🌙📿🦋🦋OMG! Thankyou Doctor! It’s actually really painful, and it’s so important to have that corrected-in my situation I think it’s because I wore ( inexpensive ) crock brands for a long time and my nutrition was poor- because my parents never really educated me on nutrition! and the importance of eating 🍽 well, they had too many children, anyways education comes from wanting to learn and progress. Thankyou! 🌸
@shenphanie22 жыл бұрын
I have a high arch and have a bunion. I also have nail issues due to my bunion
@elamin7777774 жыл бұрын
Bruh, that wave in the intro🤣🤣 good video tho bro
@LovingAtlanta3 жыл бұрын
👍👋That wave is one of the best most innocent, sincere, genuine & natural actions I’ve seen in a long time on a video…especially from a doctor.💝
@kristineeee3 жыл бұрын
I replayed that wave twice because it was just that awesome! 🤪👋
@elamin7777773 жыл бұрын
Nothing is wrong with the wave... you can just tell he practiced it all night, the night before. Lol
@roxanneroxanne74253 жыл бұрын
What a fantastic video!!!!! God bless you sir
@candy.......3 жыл бұрын
Nice pulling my big toe out really helped my bunion to disappear. I took a hammer and fixed my hammer toe, now all is good
@joseluisgurrusquieta71743 жыл бұрын
Dr a question ... do you think doing calf exercise with a spreader between the big toe is useful?
@Crystal-mv2xz Жыл бұрын
I need mine fixed but I have no insurance no nothing.. Its getting hard to walk..so overwhelming and painful
@vegrunner66883 жыл бұрын
I wish you had talked about bunions on very high arched feet with no knock knees and supination while running. Perhaps that mid-foot joint you were talking about at the end of the video??
@krane153 жыл бұрын
It can be genetic too.
@infini.tesimo3 жыл бұрын
I might have a pinky toe bunion but I need to see a doctor to be sure.
@askandi81193 жыл бұрын
Any. Suggestion for a doc in NJ
@sherrieash98523 жыл бұрын
Pointed toe shoes is what caused my small toe bunions. I had a grandmother that had big toe bunions.
@emmalove1353 жыл бұрын
My bunions were caused by my mother. When I was growing my mother wanted to put shoes on my feet that “fit”. My toes hurt within the shoes . My dad noticed that I was limping and my mom told me to stop. My dad checked my feet by removing a shoe and noticed that my toes were bunched up; then he told my mom that I needed a larger size shoes. They need to have a least a “ thumbs width “ of room at the toes so the feet can have room to spread as they grow. Long story short , that’s how my feet got messed up and developed “ Bunions.
@frostflower55553 жыл бұрын
Hard to find shoes with that room. I learned the hard way and should have said no to each shoe I tried throughout the years, even if they looked like they were wide and flat, but as you get older you become more sensitive so now I know but it's because my bunion is saying no to the shoes.. :(
@tatyanafrancesca24074 жыл бұрын
This is good!
@drk28033 жыл бұрын
Use Australia and New Zealand as an example - children (usually of Anglo descent) don't wear shoes at home or outside (public places) hardly ever way into late teens towards early 20's - you will see a population of people with no foot issues. Finally (the last 15 years) the US younger generations are following the Aussie example.
@user-nd7rd8jo6h3 жыл бұрын
A good cyropractor can also make a world of difference. My main metatarsals are both rotated inward so the pain can get to be so so terrible. So he usually gives them a tug (kind of complicated series of pulls) and after a day or so their so much better. Just have to make sure he does it regularly and it's all good.
@DolceFioreRosa3 жыл бұрын
Chiropractor* Enjoy your day!
@lindamccarrel81843 жыл бұрын
Quack-o-practors are not doctors and you cannot exercise bunions away. Get medical advice from real medical doctors.
@user-nd7rd8jo6h3 жыл бұрын
@@DolceFioreRosa yeah that one
@user-nd7rd8jo6h3 жыл бұрын
@@lindamccarrel8184 certainly, just had an MRI done of my foot and ankle and seeing the doctor next week to figure out what's going on. My chiropractor is a pretty ok dude and was helping me trying to get locate a doctor (autistic with ADHD tendencies ontop of other problems) it seriously took like 3 months to get to see a foot doctor and that is after a 2month wait for a date that wasn't properly booked. So in that mean time he was a serious life saver.
@maclac483 жыл бұрын
Dam video! Got me thinking of the strength of my hips. 👍🏿
@daniellesmith75823 жыл бұрын
Looks like one of the guys I use to know.. totally down to earth guy.
@asladonus50133 жыл бұрын
Thank you, great info👍🏻
@junesuckrajh80203 жыл бұрын
11/2/2021 - I didn't see or hear he gave any treatment for the bunion. Lots of explanation as to the cause but how does one treat the bunion surgery free?
@FREEPEOPLEful3 жыл бұрын
Awesome information thank you .
@rachaelmwakio50022 жыл бұрын
I have that problem, how can i get help😥😥
@timyatcak32923 жыл бұрын
Only problem is that you can NEVER passively reduce hallux abducto valgus
@yoli57793 жыл бұрын
Such a great video, thank you!
@julianaphang65342 жыл бұрын
I just scrap my bunion with a porcelain spoon (Chinese massage) for a week. Painful! But it was gone completely after that 😊
@arjunchoulwar5905 Жыл бұрын
Can u tell more about how to do it
@fabiangard18623 жыл бұрын
Good explanation . At first i thought he was going to crack her toes into "place" XDD
@zyrianaarenee4533 жыл бұрын
I had the surgery and I am right back where I st as red because my healing did not go correctly. Now my big toe is going to the right onto the next toe that was not happening b4 Help
@danjoe223 жыл бұрын
that woman has nicely formed feet and suffers from just a slight bunion that should be remedied to ensure her long term health and mobility. Did she receive treatment? Is there a follow up video describing the treatment regimen with a view of the results?
@jax4083 жыл бұрын
I live in NJ and the doctor did surgery and damage my foot . I need a surgeon he never put the tendon back on big toe and he damage second toe with a pin now all my toes are turning . I need help .
@jarretv54382 жыл бұрын
Also walk barefoot as much as possible and walk on things like grass or on natural ground
@andreakovacs30883 жыл бұрын
I kinda don’t understand like OK, the thumb will be straight. But then what will be with the rest of the toes, will there be a big gap between the thumb and the rest of the toes?
@hmark293 жыл бұрын
Great stuff, thank you!!!
@Kali2Htwn3 жыл бұрын
I needed to see this mine hurt so bad
@yolandafonseca59002 жыл бұрын
What kind of doctor are you?
@tomjones7089 Жыл бұрын
Physical Therapy DPT
@jeanniehelliwell15993 жыл бұрын
I Have had knock knees and hallucinations valgas from birth. Am 70 and my left bunion is killing me. Ouch! Have worn wide sensible shoes all my life and have vey high arches. No flat feet here. Weak nips and knees though
@lotsaluvnikki2 жыл бұрын
Great vid! Now you leave us hanging without the exercises haha
@obxguy13 жыл бұрын
Does anyone know if the spacers work? I just ordered a pair and hoping they do work!
@frostflower55553 жыл бұрын
I don't think so, they made my toes itchy.
@lindamccarrel81843 жыл бұрын
They are a temporary relief, not much more.
@effieschmidt18303 жыл бұрын
Does this work if you have it lots of years!.
@imasmurfy13 жыл бұрын
I just realized that proper shoes don’t exist. Even running shoes/sneakers are too rounded which is pushing my big toe into the other toes causing painful bunion. My foot fits into a size 10.5 shoe rn but to avoid the “rounding”, i would need a size 12.5-13 and those don’t seem to exist. Not sure what to do now..😥
@AmexL3 жыл бұрын
Have you heard of barefoot / zero drop shoes?
@imasmurfy13 жыл бұрын
@@AmexL no i haven’t but i’ll look into thank you! Hopefully theres a physical store as online shoe shopping might not work very well for footwear
@AmexL3 жыл бұрын
@@imasmurfy1 one more thing, these are hard to find in physical stores. So I definitely recommend Amazon and a seller that uses Amazons return policy. Buy two sizes at time, one true size and one a size up and then return the one that doesn’t fit perfectly. It’s free and pretty easy for where most people live.
@imasmurfy13 жыл бұрын
@@AmexL ok thank you vm.
@tammyjohnson74013 жыл бұрын
Wow I would love to work on my bunion without surgery
@laveraoberle19813 жыл бұрын
I have bunions even though I had surgery to remove them. Please tell me what I can do - where to go - to get help in correcting the problem.
@s.b91183 жыл бұрын
Same
@blueshoes9153 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@ARTyHaG3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant info as usual
@keyurthakore83612 жыл бұрын
Which part of the world are you located.
@NovaDoll3 жыл бұрын
I have one bunion. It came from over tightening one of my dance shoes. Very painful.
@bodhilucianabiraghi76422 жыл бұрын
Well. .. alimentation it's important to be more reliable. ...thanx
@sct40403 жыл бұрын
I have high arches (not flat foot), but have bunions. Why? What should I do to treat them?
@nannoreul3 жыл бұрын
Do you walk with your feet pronated? Lack of arch isn’t the only reason why people end up with pronated feet