I just read more than 50% of American women and 25% of American men have bunions. What the ****? What is the reason?

[ironfist]

You can't tell me this is normal.

 

[haidut]

You can't tell me this is normal.

It is NOT normal. My guess is that it is due to high estrogen as that steroid is known to cause bone/joint deformities, especially in the face but in other body parts too.

 

[TheSir]

Shoes?

 

[Herbie]

75% of people won't be able to run away or walk long distances when the SHTF.

 

[Jam]

75% of people won't be able to run away or walk long distances when the SHTF.

Eh?

 

[Herbie]

Eh?

My mistake

 

[LLight]

Incidence of thyroid disease in patients with forefoot deformity - PubMed

The current study suggests a significant association between forefoot pathology and thyroid dysfunction, especially hallux valgus and lesser toe deformities. Increased understanding of these correlations may offer an important opportunity in population health management, both in diagnosis and...

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Thyroid disease was present in 16 of 26 patients (61.5%) with a diagnosis of hallux valgus (OR 7.3, CI[3.16-16.99], p < 0.0001). Lesser toe deformities, including hammertoes, mallet toes, bunionettes and crossover toes, were also significantly associated with thyroid disease (OR 5.45, CI[1.83-16.26], p < 0.002).

 

[Jib]

Look into Correct Toes.

Shoes definitely play a significant role. Too tight and cause the feet to deform, basically. Ideally these issues wouldn't happen in the first place, once things are in motion it's much harder or impossible to cure. Things like Correct Toes can help but the root cause is everything that led to it in the first place.

I don't doubt nutrition plays a significant role as well.

 

[SamYo123]

shitty biomechanics, the body does it best to adapt to gravity

 

[I'm.No.One]

It's hugely to do with shoes & how they absolutely destroyed our natural foot structure.

Especially women, we're expected to wear absolutely ridiculous shoes that essentially make us walk solely on the front of our feet...

Feet muscles are also then weekend with synthetic arch support, the muscle atrophies because a doctor sholes insert holds it up for us versus the muscle doing it's job.

I've spent the last 6 months repairing my feet to how they would naturally occur, I went from not being able to stand barefoot on a hard surface for more than 10-15 mins before pain set in to absolutely zero discomfort in my feet.

Granted I didn't have bunions, but still.

I mainly fixed my issues with these silicone toe things you wear that correctly reposition toe placement & wearing earth runner grounding sandals whenever I'm able.

 

[Nicole W.]

You can't tell me this is normal.

FWIW: according to my acupuncturist, it’s “normal” if your second toe from the big toe is longer than your big toe. I think it changes how a person walks and this leads to bunions. Bunions are a very common occurrence that are not necessarily painful or impede movement.

I have painless bunions and my second toe is longer than my big toe on both feet

. Does anyone else have this combination? I’ve always wanted to confirm if this actually could be the cause.

 

[ironfist]

If ligaments can move out of place can they move back in?

 

[PhilParma]

Look into Correct Toes.

Is there a cheaper option that's good, or do you really pay $60 for these things?

 

[sunny]

It's hugely to do with shoes & how they absolutely destroyed our natural foot structure.

Especially women, we're expected to wear absolutely ridiculous shoes that essentially make us walk solely on the front of our feet...

Feet muscles are also then weekend with synthetic arch support, the muscle atrophies because a doctor sholes insert holds it up for us versus the muscle doing it's job.

I've spent the last 6 months repairing my feet to how they would naturally occur, I went from not being able to stand barefoot on a hard surface for more than 10-15 mins before pain set in to absolutely zero discomfort in my feet.

Granted I didn't have bunions, but still.

I mainly fixed my issues with these silicone toe things you wear that correctly reposition toe placement & wearing earth runner grounding sandals whenever I'm able.

Thanks for the tip on the earth runners, those look perfect. ?

 

[abflower]

I believe the cause can also be improper foot strike/gait.

Bunions - overlooking the obvious.

Bunions can be caused by tight shoes, but most bunions are caused by faulty gait patterns caused by posture imbalances.

www.oregonexercisetherapy.com

 

[xeliex]

Shoes, yes. Hormones do affect the resilience but the direct cause is modern shoe shape.

About 5 years ago, I noticed my big toe starting to "conform". I researched it and took action. Now my toes are free.

I did use correct-toes and cheaper contractions on and off for about a year. I also did some toe / feet exercises and started wearing only barefoot / minimalist shoes with toe socks. My feet look better and my biomechanics have greatly improved.

I point you to www.anyasreviews.com for research and recommendations.

My favorites shoe brands are now Belenka and vivo barefoot. Many others are good.

Free them toes. Say no to tyranny.

 

[GTW]

Shoe shape, I suspect for many. But in my case banging into obstacles with the side of the foot was contributing factor.

 

[akgrrrl]

Shoe shape for sure. My Mom, bunions both feet from 1960s spike heel, grandma bunions one hammertoe one "soft" bunion from 1940s high fashion secretary heel, my younger sister surgery both feet hammertoes 1980s-90s airline employee heels. I have one bunion now largely painless because finally I get wide shoes. My Dad was 6'ft tall with only size 8 shoe extra wide foot which I inherited. Most of my life squeezed into narrow shoes to keep the heel and midline on my foot else a 1.5 sizes larger flopped around

 

[Koveras]

If anyone needs a good foot strength program check out https://vitalstrengthphysiology.com/footfoundations/

Tore a ligament in my left ankle, had atrophy in that foot due to nerve impingement (previous disc injury) and cramped feet on both sides from regular shoes and never paying attention to them. Especially after the torn ligament started to notice a lot more compensations and asymmetries in lifting and sports.

Started off with some minimal shoes during low intensity activities (walking) and toe spacers when resting at home and then started looking for ways to strengthen the different muscles in the foot and calves.

Didn't realize in the past how much the best athletes leverage different parts of the foot to do everything either.

No issues anymore and my feet are jacked.

 

[BearWithMe]

You can't tell me this is normal.

Nothing in this society is normal and especially nothing related to health.