In Seattle, a bunion, or Hallux Valgus, is a deformation of the big toe, or 1st metatarsal phalangeal joint, commonly associated with pain and discomfort surrounding that toe. The patient with a bunion is often a middle-aged woman and there is a strong hereditary component.
Bunions (Hallux Valgus) involve lateral deviation of the proximal phalanx of the first toe (big toe). Dr Nadeem Bajwa DC states, the development of bunions can be accelerated by the following conditions: Morton’s deformity, forefoot varus, inflammatory arthritis, and wearing high heels too often. The deviation causes pressure to occur at the first metatarsal phalangeal joint (big toe) with subsequent development of a localized bursitis and bunion formation.
Your chiropractor at Seattle Chiropractor will conduct a comprehensive evaluation, which will include neurological, orthopaedic testing, and diagnostic radiography. This will enable him or her to understand the severity of your bunion. Your chiropractor will custom tailor a plan of recovery designed specifically for you.
