Bunion of the big toe (valgus deformity of the big toe) is a very common disease that is more common in women than in men. At first, a small growth causes discomfort. This discomfort is of an aesthetic nature. But over time, the tubercle grows into an unsightly lump, which not only hurts, but also makes it impossible to wear certain types of shoes. Advanced disease can only be treated with surgery. But in the initial stages it can be dealt with using traditional medications and folk remedies.
Stages of the disease
Traditional methods of treatment
At the initial stage of the disease, folk remedies that have a slow but sure effect will help remove the bone. The recipes use cheap medicines, herbs and honey products.
Ointment with iodine and aspirin
Grind 5 tablets of acetylsalicylic acid in a mortar and add 10 ml (1 bottle) of iodine. The resulting mixture should become discolored - this will be an indicator of the correct preparation of the ointment. Apply the paste to the bone and around it. Wrap the sore spot with a bandage, and then put woolen socks on your feet. The procedure is carried out 3 times a day for 3 days, repeated after 2 weeks. The effect of the product will not be long in coming - the size of the “bump” will decrease, the ointment will be able to quickly relieve pain .
Egg ointment
You will need an egg yolk and half a teaspoon of salt. The ingredients are mixed until a thick, light yellow foam forms. This ointment can be used regularly. It will remove swelling and pain.
Propolis and honey
Beekeeping products will help with the growth of bones on the big toe. Honey melted in a water bath is spread on the bone, and a gauze napkin or bandage is placed on top. The foot is kept warm.
Alcohol tincture with propolis
A cotton pad is soaked in the solution and applied to the sore spot. The leg is wrapped in cotton cloth or bandaged. Woolen socks are put on. The procedure is repeated until the size of the bone decreases.
Foil treatment
To relieve pain and reduce the size of the bone, use foil wrapping. The main condition for the effective use of this method is that the shiny side of the sheet should be turned inward, and the dull side outward. The method should be used for moderate pain in the bone.
Bay leaf treatment
Pour 5-10 bay leaves with 100 ml of vodka or medical alcohol. Let the solution brew for 7-8 days. Before using the tincture, your feet must be steamed in hot water (you can add sea salt). It is necessary to wipe the seed with a solution of bay leaf and vodka for 2 months. This guarantees a reduction in the size of the “bump” and stops the development of the disease.
A spool of thread will come to the rescue
The remedy for bunions can be found literally at hand - this is a wooden spool of thread. At night or for 7-10 hours you need to insert the coil between the big and second toe. The effect of the method will increase if the “bump” is lubricated with rich cream or fir oil. A week after this procedure, the deformity in the leg will begin to correct.
Recipe with egg and vinegar
Pour vinegar over the beaten egg and leave to steep in a dark place for 2 weeks. For better effect, turpentine ointment is added to the resulting mass. Treatment is carried out for a month. Pain and discomfort will gradually disappear.
Interesting Facts
Did you know that the first memory of bunions on the foot dates back to the 3rd century BC? Hippocrates was also looking for an answer to the question of what should be the treatment for a bunion on the foot.
If our article was useful to you or helped you find treatment, do not forget to tell your friends and acquaintances. Use traditional methods of treatment, it is fast, cheap and reliable.
Compresses
The effectiveness of compresses is known and recognized in both traditional and folk medicine. The main condition for their use is that the place on which the compress is applied must be wrapped in heat for 5-6 hours, and after the procedure the influence of heat must continue. Therefore, you need to stock up on wool socks, preferably made from pure sheep, dog or camel wool.
| Types of compresses | Compound | Application method | Action |
| Onion | Grated red onion, 10 percent iodine solution, gauze pad, warm water bath | The onion pulp is wrapped in a gauze napkin and applied to the bone for 6-7 hours. The compress is fixed with a plaster or bandage, a plastic bag and a woolen sock are put on top. After the procedure, the leg is rinsed with warm water, and an iodine mesh is drawn on the bone. | After applying the compress for a month, the bone decreases in size, physical discomfort and pain decrease |
| With mumiyo | Crushed Altai mummy tablet, 2 tsp. badger fat, 1 tsp. cinquefoil tincture, a piece of cotton fabric, a bath of warm water, laundry soap | The ingredients are mixed in a porcelain saucer. The resulting mixture is applied to the bone and wrapped with cotton cloth and foil. A sock is put on top. The compress lasts 3 – 5 hours. Afterwards it is washed off with a warm soapy solution (water and laundry soap). Treatment is carried out 2 – 3 times a week for 4 months | Wounds heal well, regenerate skin cells, reduce pain |
| With dimexide | Dimexide solution (dimethyl sulfoxide), 2 percent chlorophyllipt solution, cotton pad | In a shallow bowl, mix dimexide and chlorophyllipt in proportions of 1 to 3 (1 and 3 ml). Soak a cotton pad in the resulting solution and apply it to the bone overnight. The lump is wrapped in a bandage, a plastic bag and a woolen sock are put on top. The procedure is carried out for 21 days, repeated after two weeks | Pain is relieved, inflammation is prevented, and the size of the bone is reduced. |
Foot baths
Foot baths are good because they steam out keratinized areas, soften the skin, open pores, which facilitates the rapid penetration of therapeutic agents to the sore spot.
Salt baths
To reduce pain and stop the growth of the bone, a saline solution is used. Warm water is poured into the bath and 150–200 g of salt is added (you can add sea salt). Keep your feet in this solution for 15 minutes. After the procedure, the feet are wiped with a soft, warm towel and kept warm. Repeat every day for 2 weeks.
Bath with potato peelings
Potato peels must be boiled for 10-15 minutes. Afterwards, the water is drained, and the cleaning is again filled with 2-3 liters of boiling water. The resulting mixture should cool to a temperature of 40 degrees. Then the legs are immersed ankle-deep in the mixture and held for 30-40 minutes. After taking such a bath, you should definitely massage your feet and put on woolen socks. The procedure is repeated 1-2 times a week for a month.
Bath with pine needles
2 tbsp. fresh or dried pine needles (spruce, fir, pine, cedar are suitable), pour 200 ml of boiling water, leave for 15-20 minutes, dilute with cold water to a temperature that the feet can withstand.
Creams, ointments and gels
Therapeutic products used for bones on the leg are good because they contain active substances that can quickly help. Therefore, their use should be systematic and it does not matter whether it is the thumb or the little finger.
| Name | Compound | Usage | Action |
| Cream "Shishka-Stop" | Glycerin, shark oil, bay leaf extract, essential oil of eucalyptus, fir, lavender, camphor, cetyl stearyl alcohol, formic acid, dimethicone, propylene glycol, water | The feet are steamed in a bath with sea salt (you can add chamomile and essential oils). The cream is applied to the bone until it is completely absorbed. The procedure is carried out morning and evening for 30 days. | Skin cell regeneration, inflammation relief, pain relief, improved blood circulation |
| Artro needles | Glycerin, fir oil, cinquefoil oil, fir, burdock and capsicum extracts, capsicin, tocopherol, ascorbic acid, water | Rub the cream onto the cleansed skin of the bone with light touches until a slight thermal effect appears. After complete absorption of the substance, uniform and constant warmth should be provided to the foot (wool socks, heating pad) | Has an analgesic and calming effect. Has a pleasant warming effect |
| Valgusstop | Glycerin, salicylic acid, medical bile, palm oil, mountain arnica extract, essential oils of lavender, cloves, mint | Rub the cream onto the clean skin of the bone until the product is completely absorbed. Wear warm socks. Keeps feet warm | Pain relief, skin cell regeneration, inflammation relief |
| Shark oil ointment | Glycerin, shark oil, corn oil, eucalyptus and juniper essential oils, camphor, water | The ointment is applied to the “bump” until completely absorbed, the feet are placed in heat | Relieving itching, inflammation, pain |
results
| ✓ Positive results after the first session |
| ✓ Quick relief of pain symptoms |
| ✓ Starting the process of natural restoration of the spine |
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The ADANAY Clinic, specializing in the treatment of diseases of the spine and joints, has a team of specialized specialists in the treatment of hallux valgus. For more than 7 years, we have been successfully restoring the health of our patients, restoring them the freedom and joy of movement without pain. Treatment at the clinic gives positive results in 98% of cases, which is confirmed by reviews of our specialists.
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Wearing orthopedic shoes
You can remove a bunion using comfortable shoes with a wide last. It allows people with problem legs not to feel pain when walking.
There are a number of advantages that orthopedic shoes have:
- Allows a person of any weight to maintain balance
- Reduces the load on the vascular system of the lower extremities
- Allows you to distribute body weight evenly while walking
- The big toe does not bend, so it is always in a relaxed state
- The presence of an arch support prevents physical discomfort
Orthopedic shoes must be made of natural materials, with a heel or wedge 3 cm high, a hard heel and a wide or rectangular toe. An orthopedic insole must be placed inside. Recently, special insoles for the big toe made of wool, fleece, velor, leather or cork have become common. It is best to use frameless insoles, which protect against fatigue and chafing.
The influence of shoes on toe deformity
Degree of disease development
Most doctors tend to distinguish 4 stages of bone development.
At the first stage, the thumb moves by no more than 20 degrees.
Characteristics of the 1st stage:
- formation of “bones”, which leads to aesthetic discomfort;
- redness, callus.
Due to the deviation of the toe, the metatarsal bone begins to protrude, and under the pressure of the shoe, unpleasant sensations arise in the area of the “bump”.
In the second stage, a shift occurs in the range of 20 to 30 degrees.
Characteristics of the 2nd stage:
- the appearance of periodic pain during prolonged standing or walking.
At this stage, the flexor tendons of the phalanges of the fingers are displaced, the “bone” is visible much more, and the process of deformation of the foot continues.
At the third stage, characterized as advanced, a shift occurs in the range from 30 to 50 degrees.
Characteristics of the 3rd stage:
- pain is constant and intensifies with walking and prolonged exercise;
- Difficulties arise with choosing shoes; sometimes they have to be sewn to order.
The “bump” is already an osteochondral growth with the appearance of a chronic reddish callus.
At the fourth stage, a displacement of more than 50 degrees occurs.
Characteristics of the 4th stage:
- strong pain;
- the thumb “lies” on the neighboring ones;
- deformation of all toes;
- the bones of the metatarsus and phalanges are completely separated;
- the occurrence of concomitant diseases: arthrosis, bursitis.
Answers to frequently asked questions:
How to relieve pain?
- Be sure to adhere to proper nutrition by including foods such as ginger, olives, onions, garlic, strawberries and blueberries in your diet.
- Add chamomile tea to your daily diet.
- Do exercises for your big toe (move your toe back and forth for 5 minutes).
- If possible, attend yoga classes 2-3 times a week; they will have a positive effect not only on your leg bone, but also on your figure.
Which doctor treats you?
First, you need to contact a therapist, who will refer you to a specialist. There are a large number of doctors involved in foot treatment: orthopedist, surgeon, podiatrist, traumatologist, physiotherapist.
Which remedy is considered the most effective?
- Of the folk remedies, the most effective are recipes containing iodine solution.
- Physiotherapeutic treatments include bone and foot massages, electrophoresis with medicinal drugs, phonophoresis, paraffin baths, acupuncture, shock wave therapy.
- Among medicinal preparations – ARTIDEX ointment
Beautiful legs are a woman’s pride. To maintain their elegance and healthy appearance, you need to limit wearing high-heeled shoes and monitor your diet (it should be balanced).
Causes of hallux valgus deformity
The problem is faced most often by women (97–99%), who are 30 years of age or older. This is a common pathology of the foot, it is in second place after flat feet. Due to progressive deformation, a person is deprived of full movement. In addition, if you have this disease, the choice of shoes is limited, wearing them is uncomfortable or painful.
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The main causes of the defect:
- Uncomfortable shoes (toe too narrow or high heel).
- Having flat feet. A normal foot has a transverse and longitudinal arch; they are formed and supported by a muscle-tendon corset. Thanks to the arches, the foot is cushioned while walking, preventing deformation of the bone and joint structures. If the muscle musculature is weakened, flattening of the foot occurs. As a result, the osteoarticular apparatus begins to experience heavy loads, which leads to deformation.
- Heredity. The deformity occurs due to a genetic predisposition to diseases of the musculoskeletal system, lack of calcium (leads to osteoporosis), lack of vitamin D (cause of rickets), uric acid (promotes the appearance of gout). There is also a hereditary specificity in the structure of the feet, when the length of the first metatarsal bone is greater than the others, its inclination is changed or the joint is very mobile.
- Work related to ballet and dance. A ballerina's pointe shoes are smaller than her usual shoes. Therefore, the foot is forced to bend in order to be able to rest on the toes. The socks, whose area is only 2 cm2, support the entire body weight. As a result of dance activities, ballerinas' feet inevitably become deformed.
- Old age, in which there is a reduction in the production of estrogen, which is responsible for slowing down the destruction of bone tissue. Without estrogen, bones begin to rapidly lose calcium, which leads to osteoporosis.
- Excess body weight. Because of this, the load on the feet increases.
- An injured foot in which the configuration is disturbed and the fixing structures are damaged.
- Inflammation of the joints (arthritis), leading to a change in their structure (the process of valgus deformation of the foot is aggravated).
