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You are very welcome- there is a lot you can do for Morton’s neuroma

you are welcome

Ha ha thanks

Sorry to hear about the recent diagnosis - the good news is there are a lot of treatment options. This is quite a common diagnosis and can be managed well, with non-operative management. There are lots of options. Start with ball massage under the arch, and avoiding any side to side compression like in tight shoes.

@@freestylefeet2063 But do you think running /hiking still an option or I have to completely stop doing all of those. What are some exercises you recommend?

Yes, I would still keep moving - hiking yes, running - see how it feels. Footwear choice is crucial here - try on lots of styles. Here is a good place to start using this ball - ua-cam.com/video/1bJxJiO-Fa0/v-deo.html also start using toe spacers as soon as you can, these can make a difference within weeks. These are ours that we recommend - Flamingo Feet. freestylefeet.com.au/products/flamingo-feet-silicone-toe-activators

So glad we could help! It is amazing what you can achieve with simple tools and education. This band is available online at freestylefeet.com.au/

Bunion formation are due to a variety of factors, intrinsic and extrinsic. Genetics is certainly one of these factors and cannot be altered so we don't go into detail for that factor. Footwear is absolutely a known factor, alongside others such as foot pronation, gait pattern, hip function, foot muscle strength and others. If on one side, I would look at these other biomechanical factors and I suspect you might find your answer.

@@freestylefeet2063 you have little podiatry knowledge. You have physiotherapy knowledge and that's it. I suggest picking up a book on podiatry book. They have found bunions in non show wearing populations.

Well thanks for the input - I have worked alongside some of Australias top podiatrists and surgeons for the past 24 years. A post graduate masters in sports, training with foot and ankle specialists from around the world, chiropractors, osteos and other foot and ankle experts.

@@freestylefeet2063 you know very little my friend. Bunions can never be fixed without surgery. You are going against classical knowledge.

Toe spacers can also help with hammer toes yes, as they help to prevent and reduce the clawing that causes it. Also spend time stretching the long toe flexors, this will also help

Thanks and yes I agree with you - although interestingly the footwear as a cause is still VERY controversial - although I am not sure why!

@@freestylefeet2063 yes, one can really wonder why. Perhaps as with many other rather simple and potentially permanently effective solutions to common health issues there is too little to gain for all the industries out there. Money. The fact that you can completely restore your health and beat most of the diseases with healthy eating and exercise is also still 'controversial'.. .because so so many types of businesses out there are built around diseases and chronic or 'age related' issues. Turning the blind eye to the actual root of the problem of an issue is perhaps much more beneficial from a commercial point of view... more often than not. Problems create profit. Sadly but true.

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a ball will help for sure

Hey there- take a look at the description below, I have listed a few options including those on Amazon.

You are most welcome , hopefully it helps people in some way

Oh wow! see what you can do!

I usually suggest 3 x week

Absolutely, give it a go and see what happens!

I have been trying to get in touch with Jo for some time now, but she has not returned to the clinic. So unfortunately, I don't know what her feet are currently doing.

You are welcome- most importantly avoid narrow shoes . They practice spreading the toes apart every day as an exercise to strengthen the abductor muscles. Wearing toe spacers will also really help- build up to 4hrs/day if you can

Thank you. 🙏😊

I am not opposing surgery , our approach is it should be the last resort. As their are complications and there are often issues with scarring and even recurrence

I would suggest 3 x week, daily might be a little too much. Thanks for watching and commenting. Much appreciated.

Great question - there are a few options, but the key is they MUST be wide enough without putting any pressure on it. We like brands like ALTRA, LEMS for example and we also suggest Crocs as a good option. Here is a video on our channel I just made on this topic....ua-cam.com/video/chn9rgSnmaY/v-deo.html take a look and see what you think?

Ok it might be worth looking higher up through the front of the shin and lower leg. Definitely get a professional assessment for peripheral nerve issue.

Thanks for the message- yes precisely . It can be either - I would suggest a professional capable of assessing the back, the nerve pathway and the foot is the best option. A clinical diagnosis is most important and then if available imaging to support that can also be helpful in confirming that diagnosis

Awesome thanks for the feedback too!

Great question and thanks for asking it - do you have any arch or ankle issues? Sometimes we might require more support for a given issue or pathology in which case the Crocs may not give adequate support but for general everyday use it would be interesting to test them out and see what your feet tell you ?

Ok. I'll give it a try I tend to lean on the inside of my feet when I walk.

You are most welcome and here is another great video from a foot doctor in Michigan who has great tips as well: ua-cam.com/video/8yKY4Rf-OGk/v-deo.htmlsi=3NL1P_1IbTA9P2hA

Thanks for your kind words.....It is about restriction, that is one of the early signs - if left alone, it progresses. I am simply trying to educate about awareness to avoid an unnecessary procedure. Clearly too late for you I am sorry

Hey there, we have been trying to get her back to the clinic for a review but sadly she has not been contactable. I am looking for another patient happy to be filmed... stay tuned.

Hi there , yes indeed she does have Tailors bunions as well. Interestingly they are not very painful. I talk about Tailors bunions in another video but the cause and treatment is largely based on the same principles

Hey there no problems- I tend to agree with you, without any cushioning in them barefoot shoes are troublesome for many of our patients , the Altra are a great in between. That being said a great way of building up slowly is to do some runs barefoot 1km only at a local grass oval if possible. Slowly build up

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Ok fantastic work so far and I tend to agree with you , after having tried to move to barefoot- I ended up sore big time and so went back to the Altra again. More time and patience required I think but as always it is a case by case basis. My feet are pretty messed up from a lot of hours in tight ski racing boots

Yes, agreed. Sounds interesting

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My pleasure!

It does sound like metatarsalgia, but this is a little bit of a an umbrella term, which includes bursitis, plantar plate issues, neuroma (very possible), bone stress and others. Best to get a formal diagnosis then you can move forwards with a plan

Great work

That is a helpful tip yes, thanks

That sounds like the stretch might have been a little too much

Have you looked at some brands like LEMS, Vivo and in running shoes - brands like Altra? They have wide , natural shaped forefoot areas that should accomodate a bunion or bunionette

@@freestylefeet2063 I actually do own some Altras but all of these shoes are just for 2E feet while mine are more like 4E wide.

Shoes certainly are a component of the formation of a bunion, luckily there are some brands out there that have a wider, natural style toe box

Yes, they absolutely do - the principles are identical, you just need to swap the big toe for the little toe!

Genetics is certainly one of the known contributing factors - there are a whole host of others factors that are modifiable so absolutely this applies. If you really want to deep dive into those factors and address each of them- I created a course called Banish Bunions which is worth a look at. The link is in the description for you

Not necessarily at all - especially if caught early and either mild or moderate category

They are a wide fitting RM Williams boot - no toe squashing in those but good spotting all the same

Head to freestylefeet.com.au

@@freestylefeet2063 Thank you very much.

Oh no ….. this is exactly what we are wanting to try and avoid. Hopefully you are back on court now

Under settings you can either disable the subtitles or move the location - unfortunately UA-cam controls this so we can’t move them for you

You are welcome !

Yes this can be tricky - wearing socks over the top can help.

It could be stretching and adapting - which is a positive however if pains persists then definitely get a clinical assessment