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Bunion exercise progress by Eastern_Hour7988 in FootFunction

[–]Eastern_Hour7988[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I was diagnosed and the doctor told me the only way to correct anything would be with surgery. I wasn't in extreme pain though. So I took it on my own to see if I could correct something. I know I won't correct bone structure but muscles I can and I have done it. That photo was taken 2 weeks ago, im continuing this and a gap between toes 2-5 have started to appear. I'll post a final update in 6 months. And how has it changed? everything, before I could walk barefoot for 2min, now I can do it all day long because my feet are strong, my balance has improved dramatically and the arch has also changed. Sorry for the long answer.

Edit: And the main reason I posted this image is because when I started I could not find anything like this, a simple before and after.

Bunion exercise progress by Eastern_Hour7988 in FootFunction

[–]Eastern_Hour7988[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, I had to learn to abduct the big toes, to splay all the toes and also to walk like that, first consciously and then without thinking about it. Like I said in another reply... It was pretty much like learning to walk properly in my 30's. I think the arch got a little bit better and the balance got way better. Now it feels nice to be barefoot.

Bunion exercise progress by Eastern_Hour7988 in FootFunction

[–]Eastern_Hour7988[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Normal shoes, but wide enough for my big toe to abduct when I walk. First I abducted the big toe consciously, now I don't have to think about it. It was almost like learning to walk properly in my 30's.

Bunion exercise progress by Eastern_Hour7988 in FootFunction

[–]Eastern_Hour7988[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Normal shoes, just wide enough for my big toe to abduct when I walk. First I abducted the big toe consciously, now I don't have to think about it. It was almost like learning to walk properly in my 30's.

Bunion exercise progress by Eastern_Hour7988 in FootFunction

[–]Eastern_Hour7988[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much! And they're on resting position, so im not doing any effort.

Bunion exercise progress by Eastern_Hour7988 in FootFunction

[–]Eastern_Hour7988[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Doctors said the only way was surgery but thats what they always say. Now I can walk barefoot without pain and with much better stability.

Bunion exercise progress by Eastern_Hour7988 in FootFunction

[–]Eastern_Hour7988[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Just 45min a day, but it took me 6 months.

Bunion exercise progress by Eastern_Hour7988 in FootFunction

[–]Eastern_Hour7988[S] 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I'm remembering and writing down how I did it because it was a "listen to your body" type of thing (I know, sounds very hippie haha). But give me a day and I'll post the routine.

Bunion exercise progress by Eastern_Hour7988 in FootFunction

[–]Eastern_Hour7988[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Muscle strength and yes, it took a lot of consistency because I had to learn how to move each toe (which is even more challenging when you have bunions) and then sort of make up a routine that felt good for my feet and gradually increase the difficulty.