How to Exercise Bunions
Exercising your toes will aid in pain relief and help provide mobility in your toes. Maintaining that mobility helps slow down the damage of bunions. By realigning your big toe to it's proper position with exercise, you'll help maintain the health of your feet and help you maintain your mobility.
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Instructions
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Grasp your big toe and stretch gently in each direction. Stretch as far as is comfortable, as stretching should not be painful. Repeat this exercise with your other foot. Stretching will help your joints remain fluid and allow easier movement, thereby lessening pain.
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Apply traction by holding your big toe and tugging as if you were trying to pull the toe off. Hold this position for 10 to 15 seconds and repeat multiple times. Repeat with your other foot. This helps to realign the natural position of your toes.
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Insert both big toes inside of a rubber band and pull your feet apart until both big toes are straight. Hold this position for several seconds and repeat multiple times. This will also help to realign the natural position of your toes, and many find this easier than applying traction.
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Discuss the use of splints with your doctor. A splint can be worn at night to hold the toes in proper position, easing discomfort and helping to reposition the toes and stretch the tendons.
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Tips & Warnings
Ask for help from a friend, relative or neighbor if you find these exercises difficult to perform or you're unable to reach your toes comfortably.
Apply heat or cold to ease the pain of bunions, whichever provides the most comfort to you.
