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Preventive Measures

Preventive Measures

    Before the irreversibility of the deformation, and in minor varieties (first - and possibly second - stage), here are some good ways to slow down the development of Hallux Valgus:
  • Avoid high-heel shoes:
  • Avoid  pointy shoes
  • Use an arch-support insole if you are flat-footed.
    However, there will already be a lateral dislocation of the tendons at stage II; resulting in the progressive misalignment of the big toe.

    Obviously, the advice here is to wear shoes that are wide enough in the front (meaning at least as wide as the front of the foot itself). Besides, soft leather above and around the toes is recommended.  You can go to any shoe repair shop to have your shoes widened with a shoe stretcher.  You should also pass up on shoes with a seam right above the bunion.

    When the Hallux Valgus sets off, the elongation of the capsule can be alleviated somewhat with a toe separator worn at night. In more evolved stages, the capsule is so stretched that it not sensitive anymore. In this case what hurts is the constant friction of the shoe, which may lead to bursitis.  The use of an icepack may alleviate the pain.

    New surgical procedures have brought much better results, and one does not have to suffer for years, hunting for shoes that will accommodate the bunion.  The new techniques also ensure that, in most cases, those bunions will go away for good.



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