How to Use a Bunion Shield
If your big toe has changed shape and is beginning to curve in towards the rest of your toes, you probably have a bunion. Bunions are painful, especially when they rub against your shoes. Using a bunion shield cushions the bunion and reduces its associated pain.
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Instructions
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Buy shoes that don't cramp your feet and have ample space for your toes. Tight shoes amplify bunion pain. A bunion shield won't help if your shoes are tight.
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Choose a gel bunion shield for the most relief, which you can find at most drugstores. Silicone-based bunion shields hold up to the most uses, but you can reuse any gel bunion shield.
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Put the bunion shield on your bare, clean foot by slipping the loop over your big toe and positioning the shield over the bunion. Some bunion shields also include a toe separator, which you should position between your big toe and first toe. The toe separator helps realign your big toe.
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Wear the bunion shield under your shoes and socks throughout the day. It shouldn't affect your activities at all. If it's uncomfortable, your shoes are probably too tight.
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Wash the bunion shield in warm, soapy water after use. Blot dry, or let it air dry in a place with good air circulation.
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Tips & Warnings
You can stretch a favorite pair of shoes with a shoe stretcher if they're too tight. You can find a shoe stretcher at larger drugstores and foot specialty stores.
Use a bunion regulator at night to help stretch your tendons and realign your big toe.
If a bunion shield doesn't reduce pain, talk to a podiatrist about treatment options.
