Description

Foot Foundation Bunion Treatment Splint (night application)

Bunions look like an unsightly bump on the side of the big toe. The bump is prone to extreme pressure from foot wear and often forms a fluid filled sac called a bursa. Bursae act like an air bag to protect the joints underneath. The skin over the bunion can have both callus and corns develop and can sometimes breakdown and form a sinus infection tracking into the joint.

The drift of the big toe towards the second toe begins the process and over years, depending on genetic predisposition and foot wear, the process can accelerate.

The bunion acts like an outrigger on a canoe so as to provide compensation for excessive pronation of the foot. The Foot Foundation Gel Bunion Shield will reduce pressure on an existing bunion.

Note that bunions can be aggravated by feet that excessively pronate, so controlling pronation will relieve associated joint pain and reduce the rate of deformity. Also, wearing footwear of adequate width will lessen the pressure on the bunion and reduce associated inflammation.

Size : Universal, Unisex

Warning. If you have diabetes, atherosclerosis or deep venous thrombosis – we recommend that you see a podiatrist.