Bunions are a bone growth deformity of the big toe. These can become painful and cause the foot to deform. Traditionally it was thought that improper shoes cause bunions, or that certain foot structures are more apt to cause bunions, but once again it comes down to the pelvis. As I discussed in my post about uneven shoe wear and pelvic rotation, the feet are at the mercy of the pelvis and head.

It is obvious that tight fitting shoes are going to irritate the toes. Wearing high heels will also wreak havoc on the balance of the lower extremity mucles and joints which in turn will lead to foot problems long after the heels are not worn.

Any rotation of the hips will translate down the leg into the feet and end at the toes. Excessive rubbing against the shoe will cause a callus to form on the inside of the big toe, but the improper weight distribution is what will cause the change in the bone at the joints. Some things to look for if you suspect a bunion is forming:

• A thickening of the skin at the base of the big toe

• Pain at the base of the big toe

• Your big toe is leaning or pointing towards the next toe instead of straight forward

• Redness or irritation on the inside of yourbig toe

• Same side inside knee pain

• Same side ankle pain
• Frequent strain/sprains
• Same side groin tenderness
• mMd or low back pain.

Shaving off the callus or even having the toe surgically corrected will ease the pain but not fix the problem. The cause must be identified and eliminated. Check your shoes and cheeck your back. If left ubtreated callous buildup will become painful and bunion formation is highly probable.

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