Insole for bunions

Do you have bunions and are looking for a solution to your pain?
Then read on.
We tell you what bunions are, why they appear, and what solution exists to correct them or which bunion insoles will help you mitigate the pain produced by this uncomfortable foot deformity.

What are “bunions”?

They are popularly known as bunions, but its medical name is Hallux Valgus or Hallux Abductus Valgus.
It is a deformity that affects the first metatarsodigital segment of the foot.
A bony proliferation generally located in the big toe, at the middle level of the joint; at the height where the toe would begin.

This ball-shaped bony deformity not only causes pain in the area, but also pushes the big toe inward causing a deviation of the big toe.
Often the deviation of the big toe causes other discomfort in the area as several toes come together with little space between them.

Symptoms

The symptoms of bunions are quite clear: the big toe begins to deviate inward, while a small ball or bony deformity appears on the lateral and outer part of the foot, at the height where the toes begin to differentiate.
With narrow shoes, even with some that may not seem so at first glance, we will notice pressure in the area, pain, swelling in some cases and redness.

The pain improves with the use of wide shoes in which the area is free of contact and pressure, and the toes are not pinched.

Risk Factors

Genetics and heredity. Numerous studies have documented the clear relationship between parents and children in cases of hallux valgus.
The fact that your parents have bunions does not always mean that you will also inherit them, but in any case you have a greater predisposition to do so.

It is also with the combination of other factors such as the way in which we rest the foot on the ground when walking or the use of narrow shoes or high heels that favors the appearance of the deformity.

Footwear. Shoes that are tight at the front of the foot and narrow in shape, besides not being the most comfortable, cause us to keep our toes together and tight all day long.
The use of high heels modifies our footprint by placing more weight on the metatarsal area.
These two aspects, prolonged over time, favor the appearance of bunions, especially in people who already have a genetic predisposition.
This is one of the reasons why this pathology affects much more women than men.

A matter of sex. There are pathologies that are more common in men, and others that are more prone to women.
This is the case of bunions.
In addition to the greater use of high heels and/or narrow shoes by women, the greater laxity of women’s ligaments means that in the presence of deforming forces, it is easier for the deformity to occur.

Pathomechanical. Our stride and the way we distribute the weight of our body on the sole of the foot when walking and running is essential to avoid triggering future ailments in the area.
The way we walk also affects a greater propensity for the formation of bunions or hallux valgus.

Treatment

Depending on the degree of deformity , treatment may range from insoles to surgery. The patient’s age and activity are also taken into account.
If your condition is mild, it is possible that with appropriate insoles you can control (not correct) the deformity and not continue to progress or at least not do it quickly.

If your bunions are pronounced and the deformity affects your daily life, you will most likely have to undergo surgery.
Even if you have undergone surgery, bunionette Inoles are also recommended . Because part of its appearance is due to mechanical causes in the footprint, so correctly distribute the weight of your body when walking or moving will be basic to maintain the correction made in surgery and avoid a possible subsequent appearance.

In any case, it is your specialist doctor who will determine the most appropriate treatment in your case.

Insole for bunions

In Smou insoles we have developed a specific solution for all those who suffer from bunions.
They are insoles for bunions with reinforcement in the internal arch and the first metatarsal, ideal for hallux valgus and pronated foot.

The base is made of resin, memory foam and an absorbent microfiber lining with which you can use your bunion insoles even in summer, as they are breathable.
They are designed to mitigate bunion pain and prevent its progression, but they do not correct the deformation.

We recommend that you take a look at our reviews on Google to see what customers who have tried them say.
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