Best Bunion Exercises and Nonsurgical Treatment
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- Опубліковано 11 чер 2024
- Best Bunion Exercises and Nonsurgical Treatment - In this video, Dr. Brian Abelson demonstrates how to address a larger kinetic chain to completely resolve bunions (Hallux Valgus). Miki Burton RMT. explains some key factors you need to address this condition. Then she demonstrates some extremely effective bunion exercises.
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00:00 Introduction
01:30 Treatment
06:45 Toe Spacers
09:35 Exercises
Medical Disclaimer: Nothing in this video, or related to this channel, should be construed as personal advice or diagnosis, and must not be used in this manner. You should and must consult a healthcare professional before adopting any of the suggestions in this video or before drawing inferences from it. Any decision regarding treatment and medication for your condition should be made with the advice and consultation of a qualified healthcare professional. If you have or suspect you have, a healthcare problem immediately contact a qualified healthcare professional for treatment.
He described exactly how I’m stepping. Now I understand why I have a bunion and tight EVERYTHING! I’m determined to heal it naturally 💪🏼
Me too !🍀
It does work! Plus wearing Birkenstocks has helped massively with big toe
@@fineweather4569 Bonsoir, what is his spécialité ? Thanks
Me 3.
@@fineweather4569
its better to wear NO shoes 🙂
It is amazing to watch Mr. Brian's own movements as he treats her.
Thank you for these tips. I turned 50, and out of nowhere, bunion pain! I will definitely use the stretches and exercises.
You're so welcome!
Thank you for this video, I’ve gotten a bunion on my left toe, and it’s getting painful. Gave up heels several years ago. I’m going to start the exercises!
It's so good to see nonsurgical options for bunions! I've been wearing barefoot shoes and doing some mobility exercises for almost a year now and I think my toes are slowly but surely getting back to what they used to be pre-bunions! I'm gonna try out the exercises recommend here, thank you! I'm looking forward to more videos!
Thanks for watching. Cheers!
That’s great! I’ve been wearing minimalist shoes too now for three months. I have very flat feet. I love my shoes. I’m going to add some of these exercises too. Hopefully my bunions will improve also.
Thank you for the exercises. What I noticed for me was doing these resting between exercises I felt this coldness coming thru the joints. Felt good like I was getting some extra blood circulation.
I like that hamstring treatment technique for the supine position. Thanks!
That crack and release from the big toe! That is exactly what I feel my right big toe needs right now! I've recently bought barefoot shoes and am hoping to improve my foot health with various exercises too.
As girl, I wore pointy shoes and shoes that were too tight. Now I have a bunion, but only on the left foot. Also, suddenly, plantar fasciitis on the right heel. VERY painful! I took my feet for granted and now I am learning alot about the feet. They really are interesting! Nice video!☆
Edit: Plantar fasciitis gone now! Myofascial deep tissue work plus prayer. Gone!
Great video
Thank you so much. I am going to begin the exercises today. I will let you know how i make out,
I really liked both of them being so exact with what needs to be done!!!
Thanks for watching, I appreciate the comment!
great Information, healing naturally is the best way, thanks for sharing
I wish there were more people like this, he seems very passionate in what he does, i would love to be his patient.❤❤
Thanks for watching!
Bravo , thanks
Yes I love these
Excellent video….comments good.
Excellent information thanks
Your very welcome!
Thank you ! Have a Happy & Healthy New Year
Happy New Year to you too!
Thank you, I will try all these exercises.
You're so welcome!
🤯🤯 I now I have an explanation behind how I feel.. Thank you so much for posting this!!
You're so welcome!
Great video.
Glad you enjoyed it
@@kinetichealthonline I have bunions and have started diligently doing exercises. They do not cause me pain however and definitely want to avoid surgery. It is encouraging to know that exercise can help. I was a professional ballroom dancer for many years and spent hours dancing in pointy toe heels. My feet are now shaped like those shoes.
These stretches and mobility he does looks amazing! My question is how it’d look to be able to achieve that by oneself?
Hi Olivia: I can't even do the treatment section on myself and I teach practitioners. Cheers!
Nope, for what he is doing one would actually need a therapist. The way he pushes down on some areas it looks painful. But I will stretch as much as possible. What he said makes a lot of sense.
Your right D M, you will need a therapist to perform this procedure effectively. Cheers!
Oh my, I was hoping to be able to do this myself also! How often do I need to have this done to correct a problem foot? How many X per week?
Do you have stretches and self massage techniques to help recover mobility after a orthoscopic Chialectomy? I had a bone spure removed.
Thats perfect I will try it Im staring to develop bunion on my left feet because of my work usually alot of time not sitting down sometimes when I finish my day painful exercise will do Thanks Salute from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷🍹🌴☘
I do 6 classes per week of muscle conditioning a lot of plantar flexion and dorsi flexion exercises.
This is how I've kept the knife away.
Hurts, but works.
Barefoot is my best situation.
Surgeon keeps saying only surgical intervention. But all this works. Hands too.
Thank you for this video
Thanks for watching!
Great video! What exercises would you recommend if the hamstrings were the problem?
Hi Tic Tac: Here is a blog I wrote on hamstring injuries. Cheers! www.motionspecificrelease.com/post/2018/05/16/hamstring-injuries-damn-that-hurts
thank you for video.
You are welcome
Wish I could’ve known about this 20 some years ago…my bunions are bad, especially on my right foot!
Of course you are not located in my city Toronto! I have a great RMT however he is still needing me to guide him how to work on me to help my bunion pain. I will have to share your video. This is what I am looking for!
I suffer from shin splints, tight calves, tight hands and forearm muscles and I am getting my RMT to focus more on those areas! Thank you so much!
You are very welcome. Cheers!
Omg thank you for this🥺👏🏼 can’t wait to start doing some of the exercises
Where do u get these theraband sp.the last one can u suggest
Hi BENNY: You should be able to find them at Amazon. Cheers!
@@kinetichealthonline hi Brian will silicone toe separate help me or do the exercises as well tku very much
Hi BENNY: The silicone ones are usually the ones we recommend. They usually do help in most cases. Cheers
@@kinetichealthonline is there anyone in india who cud give us the treatment u hv shown on yr video if u reply I would appreciate n tk u so much. I hv bunions on both my toes cud u help n suggest
I have bunions from wearing very high heels with pointed toes at 15yrs.of age & continuing to wear high heels regularily until 65yrs. old. Now 76 yrs.old with bunions....not really a mystery. I have always been very active & slim & am still slim, but have OsteoArthritis stage 4, hips.
I'm almost in tears watching the massage part, I need that done so bad 😅
Thanks for watching!
This is fascinating - I would most certainly benefit from these stretches - do you know if this form of treatment is available in the UK?
Hi DEBZLUVSTOCHILL: No this treatment is not available in the UK right now. We are planing to teach a course in the UK this next year, we are just in the process of finalizing the details. Cheers
@@kinetichealthonline thats fabulous news! How might I find out who is qualified at a later stage? Thanks in advance
I would love to take part in the course, I am in the UK too!
Thank you. Preventing because Mom has them from heals and I MISS my heals!❤️
I've been getting deep tissue massages for over 20 years and it hasn't fixed the issues from two car accidents. It feels better right after, but doesn't last long. Now I'm reading about myofascial release which I would love to try and that is gentle, long pressure. Is an injury different than just being tight? I'm rethinking letting anyone do deep tissue massage on me now.
Very helpful thanks.
Thanks for watching!
Informative video. What type of therapist would I search for in my area to get this type of treatment? Thank you
Hi Jackie: We teach our MSR programs to Chiropractors, Physiotherapists, Osteopaths and RMTs. We are just in the process of getting our courses up and running again since COVID. In the meantime, you can check out the Active Release site. If you are ever in Calgary you can check out our clinic. Cheers www.kinetichealth.ca/
My kind of doc!! Move to Maine
I've been distance running for over 40 years and I've never seen anything like this.
I've had a terrible bunion for years.
Your feet are move flexible than my hands.
Omg! I need this 😭😩😩😩
Good video
Thanks
Tnx A lot it helps real God Bless you
You're welcome!
Thank you for sharing these excercises. On my rigth foot they cut my bunion 24 years ogo. My big toe is trying to go back . But I am trying these excercises. Hope it hepls thank so much. ( Lilliana)
Hello, thank you very much for the Video and suggestions! I have had toespacers but after an hour they start to extremley hurt. Any advise on this? Thank you a million
Hi Nina: The toe spacers that we recommend are the soft gel ones. Not sure if you are using those already. If not, I would recommend them. Cheers
And where are you located???? Do you make house calls? LOL! This is exactly what I need! Excellent video with quality information. Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed the video, we are located in Calgary Alberta Canada. Cheers! www.kinetichealth.ca/
And here I was telling my husband I was going to resort to surgery because the pain is getting worse! Wish I could find help here in Tx!!
You should be able to find a Chiropractor or Physiotherapist who can help you out. Cheers!
Nice video. Question concerning the last exercise with the theraband... Wouldn't it be counterintuitive as the resistance is actually going to strengthen the muscles that cause hallux valgus? Or is it designed to be used as a stretch more than a strengthening exercise?
Hi Justin: This exercise will also strengthening the abductor hallucis muscle. Cheers
My shins are super tight and causes my feet too hurt.
Hi Brian, thank you for this video. Do you recommend these exercises to someone who had bunion surgery and now needs to regain full range of motion? Thank you
Omg I need answers to this as well
Hi Madison: There is no one answer to your question. It would depend on the specific case. The person who has had the surgery needs to check with their Surgeon/Physiotherapist to see if these exercises are appropriate or not. Cheers
Thankyou!!!
You're welcome!
Thank you. 😊
I have noticed on my right foot, it appears that there's a Bunion starting. My toes have always been somewhat crooked, but they're getting worse worse. My 2nd toe on each foot has always been crooked and now they're starting to be clubbed. Do you know what would cause the toe next to the big toe to curve towards the other toes and to be clubbed? Can I purchase those nice toe spacers from you? And how long do I leave them on?
I don't ever wear heels but I'm thinking my Winter boots might be a little tight.
Hello It'sMe: I can not say what is causing your 2nd toe from curving in without examining you (it could be several things). To answers your questions: We do not sell to spacers, but I know the gel ones are available on Amazon. We have our patients leave them on all day when wearing shoes. Yes tight shoes/boots can be a major problem. You might want to check out my Blog on bunions, I just updated it. Cheers www.kinetichealth.ca/post/2013/11/20/treating-bunions?fbclid=IwAR0uk8fOtriezlvfRGjJCoSFV-bvAzD7xvGRKBfbAxQRtnElwps9cPORD94
@@kinetichealthonline Thank you for the reply..
i suspect that high blood sugar has an impact on this problem. Many people who never wear heels but only flip flops have this problem. The exercise with the big toe ribbon looks good. i will try it. when i do a plank position in the morning I try to manipulate my toes to slow down the formation. But I think keeping blood sugar low...80,90 is best. but very difficult!
@@helenmary9416 I highly suspect that. I have seen this just today but have been fixing or at least trying to fix my feet for years now. Weight , weak arch , wide feet, ballet feet( overtly flexible) and over pronation are some causes. All of it deduce to incorrect foot support leading to subconscious stretching of foot & calf muscles. I have IR and feet have many acupressure points. An uncomfortable feet might trigger unexpected hormones leading to multiple disorders( I am no doctor but I suggest this as a possibility). If you are facing it try silicon toe separators for 15 mins each night before sleep and an arch support insole in your shoes. It has helped me the most.
Thanks for this I’ve been wearing my toe spacers upside down.😂
Are those corrective toes brand??? Spacers
I have several fusions on each ankle (dx osteoarthritis). What do you suggest for working the calf and shin? I’m overly tight!
Hi Susan: I cannot make recommendations on specific cases without examining you. Here are some of our shin and calf release videos. I suggest checking with your physician to see what is appropriate. Cheers!
Calf Muscle Release - Lacrosse Ball & Foam Roller ua-cam.com/video/uTyQhgpJE-E/v-deo.html
Calf Release #short ua-cam.com/users/shortsIFZS22EOkfU
Stretching the Calf Muscles ua-cam.com/video/JSzCfi0wbcA/v-deo.html
Tibialis Anterior Release - Foam Roller & Lacrosse Ball ua-cam.com/video/w8fI_hGJ6tA/v-deo.html
These exercises work for Tailor's bunion too (little toe)? Thank you!
Hi Susan: Yes they do. Cheers!
I wish I have someone in Sydney because I really need this
Wow I need to find someone in my area to go to for help with mine by doing this treatment !
Hi Melissa: We are located in Calgary Alberta www.kinetichealth.ca/. If there is no one in your area, you make want to start with the Active Release site. Cheers!
Hi, just found your video and will do the exercises, will these movements help with a Taylor's bunion, as it's getting painful to walk on a hard surface.
Hi Trees: The same logic applies to Taylor's bunions. You may want to read a blog I wrote on bunions. www.kinetichealth.ca/post/2013/11/20/treating-bunions . You may also want to check out my "Calf, Ankle & Foot Playlist". Cheers ua-cam.com/play/PLgOYZJk3rv6XYabfi1ZvvA_TYWCtezYHY.html
You have amazing toe flexion! Thanks for the video.
Thanks for watching!
@@kinetichealthonline i could do with some of that toe cracking
Thanks for the video. Getting some pops out of those toes!
Wow you can really spread the toes thank you
I have recently come across a client I did a pedicure for that had this same curving on her middle toe. Will these exercises work for any toes that are curving?
Also, do you have any help suggestions for hammer toes?
Hi Christy: These exercises would work on certain cases, but not others. I will add in a hammer toe video to our list of videos to produce. Cheers!
I'd love for someone to do these stretches to my legs and feet.
You can do them yourself. Watch babies & kids. Also read my response to Pasha Pushkin a 8-16 hr nurse. I'm a massage & kinesiology therapist, and teach a lot of DIY, like giggle wiggle jiggle sashay strut shake rattle roll even crawl. Gets the whole family in tears!
Giving this a try, though the first exercise I can't do at all with my left foot. I can not spread my toes to save my life! I can raise them though. Right foot, only my pinkie will spread. I have lots of flexion in my ankles and my hamstrings aren't tight at all.
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Does this apply to tailor’s bunions as well?
Hi Claire514: Yes this also applies to tailor's bunions. Cheers
Stopped heels over 30 years ago. Still need up with a painful joint. I don’t want surgery, so looking for options .
I have a wide foot on size 13, I think that is the reason I have a bunion now. So hard to find shoes that big on a wide side and my stepping in when I get tired
Looks like that would hurt me!!! This is amazing though!! Thanx!!
Hi: We always work within patient limits. Yes I can be very tender, but you don't push it past a certain point. Cheers!
Where did you get your toe separators? I saw several different kinds on Amazon but want the right pair.
These are usually the ones we recommend to patients. Cheer! amzn.to/3Z4dWKV
Hi Brian..... thanks for your video. Looks very positive. Do you have a place in UK that I can visit you please. Can I buy a toe separator from you. Which are the best shoes to buy. I have bunions on my big toes.
Hi Ruth: We do not have any practitioners in UK yet. Our plan is to teach some courses there. We do not sell toe separators, I would recommend going onto Amazon. www.amazon.ca/s?k=toe+separators&crid=2F8NMWJU91OXZ&sprefix=Toe+%2Caps%2C127&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_4 Shoes with a wide toe box and low heels are usually best. Cheers!
Could you make the same video for tailor bunions? 🙏
Hi Evelina: It is on our list. Cheers!
@@kinetichealthonline unfortunately I can’t find none for tailor bunions/ Schneider bunions. The smallest toe bunion. Sry maybe I don’t know the right translation to say what I mean.
OMG this looks amazing..does it work for bunions on the Little toe side?
The techniques are similar but different. Thanks for watching!
Does any of this work for congenital bunions? Several people in my family have severe bunions, mine are milder than many in my family but still act up and cause a lot of pain. Thanks for any info you can give.
Hi Carol: Congenital bunions are an interesting topic "Little is known about the genetic contribution to bunions that occur later in life, and no specific genes involved in the development of bunions have been identified" (Medline Plus). That being said, I have treated numerous families where a lot of them have significant bunions, and the majority of them seem to respond to treatment and exercise. Cheers
@@kinetichealthonline my bunions showed up later than anyone else’s- in my late teens. My daughter had special inserts when she was three because they were already forming. I will try the methods. Thanks.
Late to view these ercercises for bunions but wondering where to get these toe spacers. The only one that i have found are similar but very hard and do not stay in place. Thank you
Hi Helene: Amazon usually has a good selection. Cheers!
Hi there, what do you call this type of therapy? I have gone to a chiropractor and want to see a physical therapist instead. I wonder if a PT does this type of therapy. Thanks so much!
Hi Mari: This treatment system is called Motion Specific Release (MSR). Here is a blog I wrote explaining the system. www.kinetichealth.ca/post/motion-specific-release-msr . We teach chiropractors, Physiotherapists, RMTs, and osteopaths. Cheers!
Thank you for this video, I wish I could find someone here to work on my feet and legs. I’m also having a bunion problem only on one foot though. I’ll work on this.
Some chiropractors may be willing to do this type of work. Otherwise, get a RUBZ Hand and Foot massage ball off Amazon to roll out your feet and toes. Use a Rollga medium to hard density foam roller or massage sticks to roll out your hamstring, calf, soleus and shin muscles.
I have this issue too on my r foot. 1/2 inch leg length discrepancy and I run between 30 to 40 miles a week plus teach group ex classes and spin… good stuff.
I've seen people put those toe spaces on the other way, with the round end facing you. Which is the correct way?? Thanks.
Would love to see a close up of using those properly.
This video does a great job of answering your question. Cheers! www.google.com/search?q=how+to+use+toe+spacers&rlz=1C5CHFA_enCA903CA903&oq=how+to+use+toe+spacers&aqs=chrome..69i57j0i13i512j0i22i30l8.9892j0j15&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:ca5c984a,vid:w7aoeE0zm6o
I have bunions on both feet, my right one hurts a lot more. I tell my husband I had narrowed boots in basic training like 20 years ago and I think that was the cause because I have wide feet. I did not wear high heels that much only once in a while. I really don’t want surgery. Hope this helps, I do have the spacers and the barefoot. I just need to be consistent. Thank you
Your very welcome. You may want to read our blog on bunions for some more suggestions. Cheers! www.kinetichealth.ca/post/2013/11/20/treating-bunions
Can you do these stretches and exercises if you’ve had a hammer toe injury?
Hi Jane: I cannot comment of comment on a specific case without performing a physical examination. That being said, here is a blog I wrote that may answer some of your questions. Cheers! "Say Goodbye to Hammer Toes: Effective Exercises and Treatment Methods" ua-cam.com/video/3lbpzFxTiGo/v-deo.html
Where will I get this band ? Is it available on Amazon ?
Hi Anjali: Yes they are available on Amazon. Cheers!
I’m feeling the stretch from afar! 😳
Wish you would say where and what kind of tie spacers those are!!
Hi Luci: More than one type works well, its also a matter if supply chain issue. The closest to the ones on the video on Amazon are listed for about $12.99 Canadian. Cheers www.amazon.ca/s?k=toe+separators&crid=37NJ951S9YPF6&sprefix=toe+%2Caps%2C110&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_4
Were can I get those gels toes separators look very functional, help
They are available on amazon. Thanks for watching our videos. Cheers!
Great informative vid
Thanks ☺️🌸
You are very welcome!
Hi, I have a Taylor buinon keeps growing where the pinky toe is and I cannot fit in my shoes so I need to get surgery also I have RA nodule there.
Hi Diana: You may want to check out my "Calf, Ankle & Foot Playlist". Cheers ua-cam.com/play/PLgOYZJk3rv6XYabfi1ZvvA_TYWCtezYHY.html
Can you share a link to the toe separators? I cannot locate them.
Here are some of the toe separators on Amazon. Cheers www.amazon.ca/s?k=toe+separators+silicone&crid=3QY085YZB71LI&sprefix=toe+seperators%2Caps%2C155&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_14
A question of about the bands around the toes please. I noticed that my big leans more towards the small toe when I stretch with the band. Is this OK?
Hi: I cannot comments on specific cases that I have not examined. Feel free to show a practitioner in your are to get their opinion. Here is a blog that I wrote on bunions, that could answer some of your questions. Cheers! "Bunions - Stop That Burning Pain!" www.kinetichealth.ca/post/2013/11/20/treating-bunions
I’m about to all these stretches
Do you know anything about Correct Toes toe spacers? They’re $60, curious to know if they are actually better than other toe spacers or just overpriced. I want to avoid bunion surgery if I can.
Thank you for reaching out with your question, @melanierose6599. I must admit, I am not well-versed in the specific details of Correct Toes toe spacers and cannot provide a direct comparison to other products. Generally, less expensive alternatives may also serve well, and many can be found with a quick search on online marketplaces like Amazon.
However, I understand your concerns about bunion management and the desire to avoid surgery. For a broader perspective on bunion care, you might find value in an article I authored, "Bunion Battles: Douse the Flame of Foot Pain." It offers insight into non-surgical approaches to bunion pain. You can read the article here: www.motionspecificrelease.com/post/bunion-battles-douse-the-flame-of-foot-pain
Wishing you comfort and health on your journey to foot pain relief.
Will these exercises help if I already have bunions? I never wear heels, but I do have extreme pronation and basically flat feet. I got bunion surgery a year ago, but my big toe is already back where it was before and I developed a bunion on the other foot while recovering from the surgery.
Hi Deb: Yes it does help in most cases even when you already have bunions. I cannot comment on specific cases with performing a physical examination. One of the main points is the exercise alone often does not take care of the problem (nor does treatment alone). There is a like to a blog I wrote on the subject, hopefully it will give you some ideas. Cheers! - Bunions - Stop That Burning Pain! www.kinetichealth.ca/post/2013/11/20/treating-bunions
Hello. I have a bunion on the lateral side of my foot. I believe it's called Tailor's bunion. Would you recommend those toe seperators for that? Thank you
Hello @alaskanmuscle70, I appreciate your interest in the video. It's crucial to consult with your healthcare provider for personalized recommendations, especially when dealing with specific conditions like a Tailor's bunion. Physical examination is essential for accurate advice. Coincidentally, I have an upcoming blog post that specifically addresses Tailor's bunions-stay tuned for that.
Thanks for the video. Beautiful African art work.🙃
Thanks!
Where can I purchase the toe spacers? Thanks for the video!
We usually get them from Amazon. Cheers! amzn.to/3TSRbY2
I have a tailor’s bunion. Would the treatment be the same?
Similar yes, its actually on our list of videos to produce. Thanks for watching!
I got the silicone ones on Amazon, would they suffice?
Our patients often get them from Amazon. Thanks for watching!
I bought the gel spacers but discovered the middle toes on my left foot are webbed and the spacers were uncomfortable. My bunion is worse on my right and the second toe developed a nodule. I have Rheumatoid arthritis and wonder if this is the cause and whether the exercises will still work,
Hello Eclectic Muse: I cannot make comments on specific cases without performing a physical examination. That being said, you may want to check our bunion blog. Most of the articles discuss anatomy, diagnosis, treatment, and exercise. Cheers! www.kinetichealth.ca/post/2013/11/20/treating-bunions
Do bunions cause numbness in the shin/calf/thigh if left for many years?
Hi Carol: Bunion often cause compensations and gait imbalances. Which in turn can altered the biomechanical of the feet, ankles, knees and hips. To answer your question they do not directly cause numbness in the shin/calf/thigh. On the other hand the compensations (over a period time) could affect multiple regions. Cheers
What kind of Dr. helps manipulate the feet like the video?
I am a chiropractor. We teach these procedures to physiotherapists, chiropractors, RMT's osteopaths, and other allied medical practitioners. Cheers!
I looked on line for the toe spaces and found more cumbersome-looking ones than yours. Any suggestions?
I would keep looking. I think its a supply chain issue. I know amazon has the one week and not the next, only to return with them in a few weeks. Cheers