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 one 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. 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
If you noticed any of the above, you may also have:
Opposite side inside knee pain, same side ankle pain or frequent strain/sprains, same side groin tenderness, mid 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.
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