Podiatrists and foot surgeons have traditionally relied on a surgical procedure called an osteotomy to correct bunions — or the painful bony bumps that form on the joint at the base of the big toe.

If you have bunions, just putting on a pair of sneakers can be painful. Yet many people endure the pain, fearing that surgical treatment will keep them off their feet for too long. However, minimally ...

BALTIMORE, Md. – Bunions are small bony bumps on toes that create massive pain and problems. Surgery is the solution, but an old traditional method is being challenged by a newer, groundbreaking ...

Before dropping $50 on a foot massager you may use once and forget about, try this self-massage technique from an acupuncturist. Dr. Eileen Li (@anew.acu), a licensed physical therapist at Anew ...

Anyone with bunions will tell you that these enlarged bony bumps can cause irritation and pain, and make finding the right footwear a real challenge. While they can only be corrected through surgery, ...

Bunions are very common. They affect about a quarter of all adults and more than one in three people over the age of 65. They ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Bunions are a common foot issue that many women experience. While medication and rest can alleviate ...

As far as I can tell, there is no foot pain worse than a bunion. And while I haven’t dealt with this particular affliction personally, I stand firmly behind my statement: At best, they turn the simple ...

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. Bunions are one of the most common forefoot deformities treated in my practice at Livingston ...

Hallux valgus affects almost one-third of all adults, according to the National Library of Medicine's MedLine Plus.

Sky-high stilettos are often cited as the root cause of bunions, with A-list shoe obsessives including Victoria Beckham and Sarah Jessica Parker evoking little sympathy with their foot woes. But new ...