http://www.the-bunion-experiment.com Join me in my effort to get rid of my bunions – read about the bunion treatments I'm trying and tell me about your own. en-us bunion Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:42:16 GMT Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:42:16 GMT the-bunion-experiment.com http://www.the-bunion-experiment.com/acupuncture-for-bunions.html I'm on my 8th week of receiving acupuncture for my bunion on my right foot. I'm happy to say I no longer have any pain after a day of standing on my feet Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:42:14 GMT http://www.the-bunion-experiment.com/food-inducing-bunion-growth.html Those are very strange suggestions, especially dont's, I do not think it would be helpful at all. The major food inducing bunion growth are leafy salads, Fri, 13 Jan 2012 08:37:08 GMT http://www.the-bunion-experiment.com/mens-shoes-and-large-womens-shoes-for-bunion.html I was wearing wedge-shaped women's shoes but haven't been able to find any lately. I now wear a pair of wide men's hiking boots from REI that have room Sat, 31 Dec 2011 11:08:42 GMT http://www.the-bunion-experiment.com/the-paradox-of-barefoot-footwear-by-the-foot-whisperer.html Writer's note: As promised, an evaluation of the Adidas Minimalist shoe: Dec, 2011: Announcing from the Pac. NW, Adidas AdiPure is launched in Portland, Wed, 28 Dec 2011 21:37:43 GMT http://www.the-bunion-experiment.com/thank-you-so-much.html This is the first thing that really helped my pain with bunions. I've tried the gel inserts, stretcher socks, and splints but these exercises beat them Tue, 27 Dec 2011 17:45:19 GMT http://www.the-bunion-experiment.com/exercises-for-bunions.html Try these simple exercises for bunions to keep your toes flexible and prevent bunion progression. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:12:58 GMT http://www.the-bunion-experiment.com/the-droz-show.html I work for a company called Miditech PVT Ltd. We are making a medical Talk Show for Colors Channel in Mumbai; India. We are looking for people who are Tue, 15 Nov 2011 08:57:30 GMT http://www.the-bunion-experiment.com/what-type-of-marigold.html What type of Marigold did you use for your treatment? Did you use Tagetes patula like the research cited above or some other form? Did you use leaves, Mon, 14 Nov 2011 09:51:16 GMT http://www.the-bunion-experiment.com/you-can-push-the-exercises-to-stop-pronation-too-which-then-stops-bunions-from-growing.html The critical exercise I found was to move the big toe left and right - only a small amount. This in turn created a gap between my big toe and my next Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:10:48 GMT http://www.the-bunion-experiment.com/the-bunion-blog-shoes.html News about bunion shoes Mon, 10 Oct 2011 09:58:21 GMT http://www.the-bunion-experiment.com/the-bunion-blog-insoles.html Newest comments on orthopedic insoles Mon, 10 Oct 2011 09:58:18 GMT http://www.the-bunion-experiment.com/dont-have-traditional-surgery.html My mum had her bunion fixed about 5 years ago. At the same time as having the bunion done one of her hammer toes was straightened. She was in plaster Wed, 05 Oct 2011 20:27:26 GMT http://www.the-bunion-experiment.com/choice-for-right-fashion-shoes.html I still wear fashionable shoes. I was told by my podiatrist that I can wear fashion shoes for an hour or so if my feet don't hurt. In general, I've the Wed, 05 Oct 2011 08:37:10 GMT http://www.the-bunion-experiment.com/have-you-tried-bunion-bootie.html Have you tried Bunion Bootie? It's incredible - comfortable, subtle treatment. (htt://www.bunionbootie.com) It looks weird and goes on strange but it Thu, 29 Sep 2011 17:13:36 GMT http://www.the-bunion-experiment.com/i-have-hereditary-bunions.html I have hereditary bunions and all my life until about 15 years ago I thought that it was the normal way a foot is shaped. I totally agree that you should Mon, 26 Sep 2011 09:55:33 GMT http://www.the-bunion-experiment.com/zem-shoes.html Hi, have you heard of Zemgear shoes? One of my inside toes is bent at the large joint and I find these shoes help a lot. The 'ninja' style also separates Sat, 24 Sep 2011 06:34:09 GMT http://www.the-bunion-experiment.com/loose-the-shoes.html Try barefoot walking and running. It strengthens feet and (in my experience) radically reduces bunion pain. People in 'shoeless' societies don't suffer Thu, 15 Sep 2011 17:28:00 GMT http://www.the-bunion-experiment.com/thanks.html Hi, Thanks for all this information. It is very helpful. I started to suffer from bunions as well and it's good to know your experience. I will definitely Wed, 31 Aug 2011 13:41:19 GMT http://www.the-bunion-experiment.com/has-anyone-tried-bunion-booties.html Has anyone tried Bunion Booties? My girlfriend swears by them - wears them on both feet 24/7 except when in the shower. I tend to agree with the moderator Tue, 30 Aug 2011 08:42:06 GMT http://www.the-bunion-experiment.com/good-feet-insoles.html I have been diagnosed with a dropped metarsarsal and the soles of my feet are sore when I walk, so I was buying shoes in the C/D fitting and putting in Sun, 28 Aug 2011 16:08:36 GMT http://www.the-bunion-experiment.com/help-for-beginning-bunions-in-regular-shoes.html I am looking into getting some Five Finger shoes and will be going to try some on this week. But I just thought that I would tell about a little thing Tue, 23 Aug 2011 07:06:03 GMT http://www.the-bunion-experiment.com/having-bunions-doesnt-have-to-be-horrible.html I'm 15 and have had bunions as long as I can remember. I honestly thought it was normal up until about a year and a half ago. I remember finally taking Sat, 13 Aug 2011 09:19:06 GMT http://www.the-bunion-experiment.com/earth-shoes-do-they-help-or-hurt-bunions.html Does anyone wear Earth Shoes that has bunions? Did the negative heel of the shoe help, hurt or cause more problems? Fri, 12 Aug 2011 07:28:37 GMT http://www.the-bunion-experiment.com/painful-swollen-sore-bunions.html Glad I've come across your site. Will start the exercise tonite. Anything to help relieve the pain. Tried spreaders during the night and agree with you. Mon, 11 Jul 2011 07:14:15 GMT http://www.the-bunion-experiment.com/interesting-but.html If you look at the etiology of how bunions are formed (via hallux abductovalgus) you would be better off treating this. Although capsular destruction has Thu, 19 May 2011 16:38:20 GMT http://www.the-bunion-experiment.com/update.html It's been three years since your last post. Any updates on how your bunion treatments have been going? My reply: There hasn't been an update since the Wed, 11 May 2011 12:49:11 GMT http://www.the-bunion-experiment.com/mudd-shoes.html Mudd shoes have some very fashionable wide-toe shoes. I used to wear them after I found out I had bunions and before moving on to flat sandals and flip Wed, 11 May 2011 07:35:47 GMT http://www.the-bunion-experiment.com/vibram-five-fingers-and-bunions.html I have bought 3 pairs of these awesome shoes and they are great for bunions. I have no toe pain while wearing them. Unfortunately they have decided I can Wed, 11 May 2011 07:33:40 GMT http://www.the-bunion-experiment.com/some-bunions-are-easier-to-get-rid-of-than-others.html I'm kind of lucky in that no one else in my family has bunions. I got my bunions purely by walking for long distances in narrow, high-heeled shoes. I don't Tue, 10 May 2011 07:15:38 GMT http://www.the-bunion-experiment.com/about-five-fingers-shoes.html The problem with Five Fingers shoes is they offer zero arch support. Most people with bunions have begun to loose the main arch and the metatarsal arch Wed, 04 May 2011 14:13:48 GMT http://www.the-bunion-experiment.com/bunions-as-an-expression-of-energy.html Bunions either derive from footwear (too short) or a genetic predisposition based on arch bones and pronation where the ankle flexes as you walk. Orthotics Mon, 02 May 2011 07:27:25 GMT http://www.the-bunion-experiment.com/bunion-surgery-had-it-done.html I had bunion surgery, I had it because it got to the point were walking with no shoes at all was even a killer for my one foot. I have bunions on both Thu, 28 Apr 2011 20:18:45 GMT http://www.the-bunion-experiment.com/caution-on-minimalist-shoe-design-and-bunion-correction.html I've been applying various shoe designs for several years in rehab work with balance, movement disorders and issues related to the structure of the foot Tue, 19 Apr 2011 09:56:05 GMT http://www.the-bunion-experiment.com/bunions-take-the-fun-out-of-life.html I too suffer with bunions and hammer toes to complicate the situation. It's a known fact that it runs in my family. I can't even think of wearing anything Mon, 18 Apr 2011 14:01:59 GMT http://www.the-bunion-experiment.com/five-fingers-outlet.html FiveFingersOutlet provides the latest information about five fingers of men's and women's, including the most popular designer. We have built a long-term Mon, 18 Apr 2011 13:57:02 GMT http://www.the-bunion-experiment.com/blowfish-shoes.html I recently learned that I have a bunion - and my doctor advised me to stay away from surgery as long as possible due to the painful process. I am in my Sun, 17 Apr 2011 17:13:03 GMT http://www.the-bunion-experiment.com/my-say-about-bunion-shoes.html I have had one pair of pretty dress shoes that have been comfortable for 3 years now, pumps by BeautiFeel. And a pair of their flat shoes. Mostly, MBT's Tue, 05 Apr 2011 08:07:25 GMT http://www.the-bunion-experiment.com/clogs-are-great-bunion-shoes.html I had bunion surgery but still have the bunions, so shoes remain a problem. If I buy shoes with a very wide toe box, my heel slides around in the shoe Mon, 21 Mar 2011 07:25:53 GMT http://www.the-bunion-experiment.com/you-helped-with-my-decision.html I am scheduled for foot surgery, both feet, with a 3wk between each.. I have been dreading having this surgery. I have been in pain for a while now and Mon, 07 Mar 2011 08:02:44 GMT http://www.the-bunion-experiment.com/bunion-bother.html Does your bunion hurt? And hurt enough you’re inclined to do something about it. An assortment of approaches are available to help. Treatment for a Thu, 03 Mar 2011 18:46:04 GMT http://www.the-bunion-experiment.com/relieved-from-painful-bunions.html I use to have lots of pain from my bunions. My shoes even used to hurt me. However, when my friend introduced me to her shock absorbing insole, I started Thu, 03 Mar 2011 18:33:58 GMT http://www.the-bunion-experiment.com/watch-for-uric-acid-and-other-contaminate-accumulations-in-the-feet.html Kidney Stones are becoming more common in kids; Oftentimes Spotted in the Feet First; May be a harbinger of bunions and bone spurs . . . Kidney stones Fri, 18 Feb 2011 19:59:55 GMT http://www.the-bunion-experiment.com/shoes-and-sandals-for-painful-bunions-that-really-work.html I've been searching for a while now to find shoes and sandals that I can wear with painful bunions and the best I've come up with so far is Fidelio Hallux, Fri, 18 Feb 2011 08:45:58 GMT http://www.the-bunion-experiment.com/bunion-treatment.html There are five main categories when it comes to bunion treatment. Learn which one does what. Wed, 16 Feb 2011 08:49:22 GMT http://www.the-bunion-experiment.com/physio-exercises-for-a-hallus-rigidus-quite-like-a-bunion.html While standing with feet facing straight ahead try raising up the two big toes off the floor but keeping the other toes on the floor. Do this ten times Wed, 19 Jan 2011 08:13:44 GMT http://www.the-bunion-experiment.com/i-hate-my-ugly-feet.html I've had what I now understand are bunions since about 7-8 years old, my mother had them and all my sisters have them; my mum only had surgery about 3 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 19:47:27 GMT http://www.the-bunion-experiment.com/getting-to-the-point-of-bunionectomy-reality.html I'm 34 y/o, and am, have always been very petite (5'2, avg 105 lbs., demi boyish-curvy with small full-A cup breasts). Since I was an adolescent, I've Tue, 18 Jan 2011 19:42:49 GMT http://www.the-bunion-experiment.com/vibram-five-fingers-shoes-review-for-bunion-feet.html Since there wasn't enough info on the net about how these shoes work with bunion feet, I thought I would buy a pair and review. So here's the skinny: Tue, 18 Jan 2011 19:39:49 GMT http://www.the-bunion-experiment.com/family-bunions.html I was warned by mother and grandmother that I, too, would have painful bunions. As a dance teacher for 35 years ... I don't know how I did it, but now Tue, 04 Jan 2011 08:31:43 GMT http://www.the-bunion-experiment.com/bunions-can-grow-back-after-surgery.html About 10 years ago I had surgery for my left foot bunion. When I went back to my othopedic he explained to me that it had grown back and all the surgeries Mon, 08 Nov 2010 09:57:24 GMT