How to Fix Bunions Naturally [No Surgery Needed]

Summary by Krater

Dr. Aaron Horschig explains how narrow shoes cause bunions due to joint dislocation and toe misalignment, and demonstrates stretching exercises and toe spacers to fix the issue without surgery.

From the video

Answers: How can I fix bunions without surgery?

• bunion causes and anatomy
• narrow shoes vs wide toe box
• adductor hallucis soft tissue work
• banded side steps for toe alignment
• correct toes silicone splints

Exercises

• Adductor Hallucis Soft Tissue Work · bodyweight
• Banded Side Step · resistance band

What it concludes

• Narrow shoes are the main cause of bunions, creating a slight dislocation of the big toe joint over time.
• The first step in fixing bunions without surgery is wearing shoes with a wide toe box.
• Soft tissue work and stretching on the adductor hallucis muscle help improve flexibility and reapproximate the big toe.
• Banded side steps teach the foot and toe to align properly in a natural position during movement.
• Silicone toe spacers like Correct Toes help keep toes spread apart during daily movement and weight training to mitigate bunion effects.