“How can I shrink my bunion naturally?”
I have a bunion on my foot. I want to treat it. How can I shrink my bunion naturally?
13 Answers
A bunion is a bony deformity and there is no way to shrink it naturally. If you have a lot of inflammation/bursitis around the bump this may respond to injection or medication, however, the underlying bony deformity would require surgery to reduce it.
A bunion is an enlargement of the bone on the head of the first metatarsal and cannot shrink. To return to a more functional and aesthetic condition will require a surgical procedure.
A bunion is an angular drift or accumulation of bone at the first metatarsal-phalangeal joint. Yes-it is bone. If you figure out a way to "shrink" bone, please let me know. It is a surgical procedure that has definite risks and complications.Remember.If it does not hurt, don't fix it. I leave the cosmetic work to the plastic surgeons.
To the best of this Podiatrist's knowledge, the only way to "shrink" a bunion is by having surgery. Bunions are a protrusion of bone. While there may be some alternative medical treatments that might reduce actual living bone, I am not aware of any scientifically proven methods, other than bunion surgery where the bump is actually physically removed.
You cannot shrink it naturally.
No, a bunion cannot go away without surgery, because a bunion is developed due to mal alignment of big toe joint, so the joint has to get realigned back to correct position. In my office, we correct bunions with minimal invasive approach, no hardware, in office procedure, with only local anesthesia, and patients walk on the same day. please look in my offices social media and website for more info on past patients benefited from this approach.
The reality is you cannot self treat a bunion deformity, and there are no "natural" cures or treatments. You need to understand what a bunion deformity is and is not. A bunion deformity of the large toe joint is a partial dislocation of the joint which makes the 1st metatarsal head more prominent and which is irritated by shoes. It is a progressive deformity over years and is only correctable by surgery.
I would recommend that you consult with a Podiatric Surgeon who is Board Certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. He or She can advise you on your particular problem and advise you on the types of treatments, as well as the risks and potential complications of treatment. Be sure that all of your questions are answered to your satisfaction.
I would recommend that you consult with a Podiatric Surgeon who is Board Certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. He or She can advise you on your particular problem and advise you on the types of treatments, as well as the risks and potential complications of treatment. Be sure that all of your questions are answered to your satisfaction.
Simple...you can’t. This is a bony structure that will not shrink in size.
That is a loaded question, because what is a true bunion I find many people miss label or just do not understand what a bunion really is. That said a bunion is an enlarged bump on the medial or inside of the foot where the great toe connects with the foot. There are conditions such as gout or capsulitis or some inflammatory arthritis that can cause an enlargement of the area that is soft tissue in nature. If that is the case it can be treated conservatively and likely reduced however there is really not a lot of natural products that you can use to fix that either. If it is a true bunion that is associated with the bone being out of alignment and there is nothing naturally you can do to fix that. You can wear wider toebox shoes to accommodate it, however surgical correction is the only way to get rid of it. I recommend you see a podiatrist to fully evaluate your condition and then you will know how to proceed.
no
A bunion is a shifting of the big toe joint. The bone is moving. You can slow the progression by controlling the mechanics that caused the bunion formation, but to correct the position, surgery is usually required. I recommend you make an appointment with a foot and ankle surgeon (podiatrist) for diagnosis and treatment options
You can not 'shrink' a bunion. Once the problem starts, it is usually a progressive deformity. It is a structural change in the position of the bones, and it requires surgery to fix. Orthotics may slow the progression of the bunion-but there is not way to 'fix' a bunion conservatively.
Bunion splints, wraps, orthotics can all help to mitigate a bunion, but not completely shrink it as it is an underlying biomechanical deformity.
