WHAT IS A BUNION?

A bunion is a bony bump that forms along the base of your toe joint. The bony prominence formed can cause your big toe to press against your second toe.

The toe joint will stick out and appear enlarged with overlying skin being red and sore.

Bunions may be caused by the prolonged use of narrow shoes like high heels, or could be related to genetics.

Common signs symptoms include a bulge on the outside of your big toe, swelling, redness, calluses, persistent or intermittent pain.

 

WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO HELP WITH PAIN OR DISCOMFORT FROM BUNIONS?

 

Bauerfeind’s high-quality supports or braces with medical-grade compression target the symptoms associated with bunions. In particular, the ValguLoc bunion splint allows for correction of the misalignment of the big toe.

The orthoses is anatomically contoured and can be continuously adjusted to correct and stabilise the joint. This conservative way of treatment will help to you to perform everyday activities with minimal restrictions to movement.

 


    BEST TOE SPLINTS FOR BUNIONS

     

    Best Toe Splint for Bunions

    ValguLoc Bunion Splint

    Soothe sore bunions. Help relieve bunion pain using the comfortable Valguloc bunion splint. Best used for the treatment of Hallux Valgus or broken big toes

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    The ValguLoc toe and bunion splint supports and aligns the position of the big toe after surgery, and prevents a misalignment from getting worse.

    • Worn without shoes only
    • Can be used as a bunion splint to treat Hallux Valgus
    • Continuously adjustable
    • Adjustable and simple to fit
     
    Best Toe Splint for Bunions

    ValguLoc II

    Stabilising big toe splint with an adjustable joint for the treatment of a broken big toe or to treat bunions.

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    ValguLoc II bunion splint relieves the metatarsophalangeal joint and can help achieve a pain-free movement of the big toe if used in the early stages of hallux valgus (bunion). A long-term progression of the misalignment can be prevented.

    • Individually mobilisable
    • Flat construction
    • Simple to fit
    • Ideal as a toe splint for a broken big toe
     

    HOW DO YOU RELIEVE PAIN FROM BUNIONS?

    Apply an ice pack to reduce inflammation and swelling and use an over the counter anti-inflammatory medication such as Ibuprofen. It is best to make sure you are wearing the right shoes to prevent the bunions from developing or getting worse.

     

    HOW TO HELP TREAT THE PAIN AND DISCOMFORT FROM BUNIONS?

    • Stretching. Lessen stiffness and reduce pain through stretching exercises, particularly of your calf muscles.
    • Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications and analgesic may be helpful for pain management.
    • Support and brace. A Bauerfeind brace offers enhanced stability, protection and postural correction of the big toe to enhance recovery.

    Play it safe: Consult a doctor if you experience unusually intense and persistent pain.