Bunion getting worse - Foot Problems Message Board

negot · 07-28-2008, 11:43 PM

I have bunions on both feet. The right one is not that bad, but my left bunion is large and sometimes it hurts. My toes on my left foot are crowded and it is getting worse than it used to be. I have not had a surgery for this. My chiropractor told me to do exercises where I pull my big toe away from the other toes. I rarely think of doing this though. I though that maybe I should wear a spacer at night and see if it helps. My question is, does a spacer help to make a bunion smaller and the toes less crowded? Second, where do I buy a spacer?
Thanks!

dancergal19 · 07-29-2008, 08:24 AM

A spacer or bunion splint can help reduce the pain by putting your big toe in proper alignment. Neither will make your bunion go away but they will help with toe crowding when you're wearing them. I had bunion surgery last year and wear a toe spacer in my sneakers and wear a bunion splint at night to help prevent the bunion from coming back. The only way to get rid of a bunion is with surgery. I get most of my foot products from Foot Smart.

wakkochic17 · 07-29-2008, 10:13 AM

like dancergal said, they won't make your bunion go away, they just help reduce the pressure and crowding of your toes and can help ease discomfort. I don't wear a splint, but I wear the toe spacers. I got mine at the local drug store. I already had surgery on my left foot, but I still need to have the bunion on my right foot operated on. In fact I go to the doc next week to discuss whether I'm going to get my right foot operated on (eeks!)

debbie g · 07-29-2008, 10:42 AM

i think you should try all of the products. if it doesnt get better, surgery might be the answer.

Dancinboots · 07-29-2008, 11:33 AM

You can get a toe spacer and also bunion cushions at any drugstore.