I really love your short super informative videos. Thank you so much for openly sharing this information. My mum had bunions but was never taught any of these techniques. Forewarned is forearmed.

@painfixprotocol

2 жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it, Sue!

Wow I. Learn so much from your video . I have a huge problem I overpronated which is holding me back in my strength training and Podiatrist told me I have Developed bunions . I will be starting my corrective exercises with a trainer for my feet .I really enjoyed your video . Thank you

Excellent information. Thank you.

I love how you tossed that high heel! 😆

@painfixprotocol

2 ай бұрын

Glad you liked that, Patricia!

Excellent info! A step up, pun intended, to what I did to fix the bunions that were popping up years ago.

@painfixprotocol

2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Thank you! Very informative, just what I needed to know.

@painfixprotocol

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Great advice, awesome friendly attitude!

@painfixprotocol

10 ай бұрын

Thanks rockspyder!

Great information, thanks. This is the first I have ever heard of this !

@painfixprotocol

2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful, Linn!

You always have such great info. Thank you!!

@painfixprotocol

2 ай бұрын

You're most welcome, Kathleen!

This was useful information. Have been looking for the right toe spreaders and those look pretty good. Thanks for that.

@painfixprotocol

2 ай бұрын

You're most welcome, Linda!

I can't wait to try these suggestions. I have suffered with bunions on both feet for years. I was considering surgery, but hopefully I will have great success with your guidance. Thank you for sharing!

@painfixprotocol

10 ай бұрын

You're welcome, Debora! I've seen some remarkable changes in peoples feet with slow steady application on these principles.

Thank you so much!!! My sister and I ordered what you recommended and are working on healthy feet. The shoes are magnificent. They are almost as comfortable as going barefoot. Invaluable info!

@painfixprotocol

Жыл бұрын

That's great, Deborah! So glad you're loving the shoes!

Thanks bro. Im a dancer and i just realised how out of alignment my big toes are. These exercises are just what i needed to learn. Gonna apply it asap. Im gonna use this to improve mobility! I just ordered the items you listed!

@painfixprotocol

8 ай бұрын

You're welcome, Michael! I'm so glad this information was helpful for you!

Many thanks for your great information. Respect & Chapeau 🙏🏼

@painfixprotocol

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ruud!

Wow- So informative - Thank you so much!

@painfixprotocol

10 ай бұрын

You're most welcome, trish!

A nicely presented talk from which I’ll be able to help my own bunion. Thank you

@painfixprotocol

3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, Carol!

Exercises look brilliant , I hope they are helpful.

@painfixprotocol

10 ай бұрын

Thanks Seema!

Ive been watching lots of "proper footwear" videos for a couple of months and totally agree, feet need to spread out as we step on them. but for those of us that have to wear boots for a living, would the safe alternative be wide sizes? i feel like a loose heel on a boot might cause ankle injury over uneven terrain and minimalistic shoes are just not allowed in some industries. thxs

Very good video. This certainly puts things in perspective.

@painfixprotocol

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tramontane! Glad you enjoyed it!

Everything here looks fantastic thank you

@painfixprotocol

2 ай бұрын

You're welcome, Paul. Glad it was helpful!

Very good video. Nice free advice! Excellent.

@painfixprotocol

2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful for you, Mary!

Thanks for posting the video

@painfixprotocol

10 ай бұрын

You're welcome, Lisa! Thank you for watching!

loads of good info here!!

@painfixprotocol

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Robin!

Thank you .. will definitely try these methods.

@painfixprotocol

Ай бұрын

Terrific! Let me know how it goes!

You have a beautiful spirit thank you for the information. That’s how I got my bunions HILLS

@painfixprotocol

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, Brenda!

Thanks doctor, will try some of your things

@painfixprotocol

11 ай бұрын

That's great, Dru! I hope these strategies are helpful for you!

This was brilliant thank you

@painfixprotocol

8 ай бұрын

You're very welcome! I'm glad it was helpful!

What a great informative video!

@painfixprotocol

6 ай бұрын

Thanks Maria! Glad it was helpful!

Thank you for your tips.

@painfixprotocol

9 ай бұрын

My pleasure, Regina!

Thank you, great info!

@painfixprotocol

4 ай бұрын

So glad it was helpful, Diane!

It's hard to imagine, sometimes, how such simple learnings can be life changing!

@painfixprotocol

Жыл бұрын

I very much agree, Loana! Cheers

@HipHopLiveSpot

Жыл бұрын

What a time to be alive

Beautifully explained!!

@painfixprotocol

2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

I loved learning about the bunions and that I can do something myself about them. I get massaged and have my toes pulled, but now I can also work on them myself. I ride horses, love it but the boots have affected my big toes. I also play a lot of tennis but the shoes are better than the boots. I also recently purchased the Power Plate and appreciate the advice Yoni Whitten provided on both topics. Tore my meniscus in my right knee from tennis and while it is slowly getting better, think these two things will accelerate my recovery.

@timyatcak3292

2 жыл бұрын

Find a functional orthoses that modifies the eversion motion of the subtalar joint, and in taking away the deforming forces transferred to the forefoot with each of the 5 to 7000 steps per day and you might SLOW the lateral drift of the hallux

Best bunion video I ve seen!!

@painfixprotocol

7 ай бұрын

Thanks very much! Glad it was helpful!

Ah, I didn't know what I had was a bunion! The swelling occurred at he same time as the joint at the base of my pointer finger occurred. They've both been that way for a few years now. I'll try the toe spreaders, thank you!

@painfixprotocol

Жыл бұрын

You're most welcome, Kent. So glad the video helped!

@margaretabels2914

6 ай бұрын

​@@painfixprotocolI am from South Africa had surgery on my right foot to remove the bunion but I need to try the gadget that spread the toes where will l be able to purchase it from as I have a bunion on myself foot that are growing larger please I need your assistance

@margaretabels2914

6 ай бұрын

The bunion is on my left foot the one on my right foot was removed by surgery 8 years ago I need Urgent help

Dr Whitten do you have a video about heel pain and how to help? Thank you very much for your videos.

@painfixprotocol

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Evan! It's a good suggestion for a future video!

Thanks for your great, helpful insight. Where did you get such a wide rubber band?

@painfixprotocol

Жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it! Those were actually given to me by my tailor. But small exercise bands can work really well: amzn.to/42Erdw5

I have been trying to find out what to do about bunion for a long time I like your video will try this out

@painfixprotocol

11 ай бұрын

I'm so glad it helped, Barbara! Restoration of normal structure & function is the key to resolution.

My sister's and sisters and I were all born this way. My younger sister had surgery when she was in elementary school to correct it. I never knew it was called a bunion.

Thanks very good information.

@painfixprotocol

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Mariasofia!

Nice job!

@painfixprotocol

11 ай бұрын

Thanks, Amy! I appreciate your support!

Wow... Great video with lots of good information that I did not know. I starting to get a bunion and this was very helpful. Is there a possible way you can tell me the name of the toe spreader? Also, the best shoes to get that are wider in front. Thanks in advance.

@painfixprotocol

Жыл бұрын

Hi Socks53, Here's a link for the toe separators: amzn.to/3umXPf5. There are a few different choices for shoes but, Altra is my favorite.

Thank you‼️

@painfixprotocol

10 ай бұрын

You're welcome, Patricia!

Great video and engaging! What is the brand of shoes that you're using in your demonstration?

@painfixprotocol

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, Shonna! Those are an older model of Altras - unfortunately it's no longer available. And more unfortunate is that Altra has lost it's way and produces exclusively thick-soled shoes. Nowadays I mostly wear Xero Shoes: xeroshoes.com/go/PainFixProtocol

@shonnadowers368

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for your reply! @@painfixprotocol Those shoes are "dope" 😃

Nice information

@painfixprotocol

9 ай бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it!

Thank you so much for yr recommendation. I’m from Thailand. Where can I find yr instrument to healing,do hope to hear from you. Thanks

@painfixprotocol

Жыл бұрын

Hi s, What instrument would you like more information about?

Thank you.

@painfixprotocol

10 ай бұрын

You're welcome Lynn.

Nice video. I wonder if this would work for my Mom. She has bunions. Basically bad feet totally has toe nail fungus, calasus, corns and walks with a walker and has bad balance. Are the toe separators sold in stores or do you have to order online. I have an appointment to take her to a podiatrist in a couple of weeks. Her feet need some serious help.

@painfixprotocol

3 жыл бұрын

@Ke you can easily purchase the Awesome Toes online - Here's a link: amzn.to/3sU9y1h

Hi, Thanks for the valuable info. Would you recommend another product for the wobble board? It's currently unavailable. Thanks again!

@painfixprotocol

2 жыл бұрын

@LO 2 Here's a nice option for an adjustable wobble board: amzn.to/3Einf0F

Great info! I started wearing "yoga toes" to spread my toes apart while watching TV. But I like the ones ou recommend so I can wear inside of shoes as well. What i the brand of sneaker you were showing us?

@painfixprotocol

10 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot, Stacey! The brand I'm wearing in this video is Altra but that brand seems to have lost their way. So, these days I mostly wear Xero shoes. They have great offerings for almost any activity your can think of - xeroshoes.com/go/PainFixProtocol

great techniques! What was the brand of sneaker you showed at the end of the video?

@painfixprotocol

Ай бұрын

Thanks Judith! That shoe is an older version of the Altra Solstice.

Thank you so much Yoni! I got to you through your brother. This is wonderful. I've tried to find solutions on bunions with no luck. I think mine might be genetic bc I've never worn heels. I am def going to try this. Would also love to know the shoe brand. thanks again!

@painfixprotocol

3 жыл бұрын

@Cat Grass - Thank you! I am so glad you're enjoying the videos! The shoes in the video are Altra (Model is Solstice XT)

@theelizabethan1

Жыл бұрын

Amid those measures, also consider the possible effect of dietary anti-nutrients such as Lectins. These are in plants, i.e., veggies and grains. In arthritic-prone individuals, their Glyco-alkaloids trigger an inflammatory response resulting in enlargement of the joint. "Solanine" in Tomatoes is a particularly offending one. In fact, the "nightshade" vegetables in general are offenders:. Tomatoes, white Potatoes, Peppers, and Eggplant.

@sweetgrasshomeopathy3141

2 ай бұрын

Ari ? Beautiful healthy men! 🙏

Great video, thanks! What brand of shoes are those?

@painfixprotocol

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Those are the Altra Solstice (a version from a few years ago)

Sir.. Can these excercise restore bunions or it can only relief pain caused by bunions

Thanks alot for the info.. My question is that..where can somebody buy those toespreaders? Reply

@painfixprotocol

2 жыл бұрын

Here are 2 of my favorites: Mind Bodhi - amzn.to/3MYr2nW and Awesome Toes - amzn.to/3GmoYDu

Thank you

@painfixprotocol

4 ай бұрын

You're most welcome!

Thank you so much! Very excellent information! And yes Dr Whitten those shoes that I had to wear when younger so I would be accepted in society damaged my feet. God Bless you for all this knowledge!

@painfixprotocol

10 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind words, Gardenia! I'm so glad the video was helpful for you.

@gardenialeeman4932

10 ай бұрын

@@painfixprotocol 🧡💛💚💙💜

Hi my names Greg. I have a bunion on my right foot, and also gout on the same foot. Is the bunion in anyway related to the gout, or are both separate issues?

@painfixprotocol

5 ай бұрын

Good question, gout can definitely cause a bump to form at the joint of the big toe and so they can look similar. However, a true bunion - or hallux valgus deformity - is not related to gout.

I don’t have bunions but I think those exercises will help my feet to avoid getting them. I have some hammertoe developing do you have exercises and or devices to reverse hammertoe?

@painfixprotocol

2 ай бұрын

Hope the exercises are helpful for you Susan! Hammertoes are a great topic for a future video - Thanks!

which shoes do you recommend for work

Great news!

@painfixprotocol

10 ай бұрын

Absolutely Angie!

In addition to what you mentioned to correct bunions tie your big toe and pull it up forward you will get good result as I did

@painfixprotocol

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

I wonder if Awesome Toes is as good as Correct Toes. I have Wild Toes which seem very good to me and cheaper than Correct Toes.

@painfixprotocol

2 жыл бұрын

There are several companies out there that make really good toe separators.

thanks Sir

@painfixprotocol

Күн бұрын

You're most welcome!

Hi excellent thanks for the useful information

@painfixprotocol

2 ай бұрын

So glad it was helpful!

I dropped a log on my left foot which has caused deformed foot which resembles a bunion. A LOT of nerve pain, lump under my foot as well as OA. Podiatrist says surgery isn't helpful!! I use the toe spreaders

@painfixprotocol

10 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear about your injury! Recovering from an injury like that can be challenging. Have you looked into light therapy? Here's a video that talks about it - kzread.info/dash/bejne/g4N6l9Gqita_YJc.html

Are there any exercises that can be done for tailor bunions?

@painfixprotocol

2 ай бұрын

Yes. And that's a great suggestion for a future video. Thanks, PJ!

You are the first doctor who has ever mentioned these toe devices and exercises for bunions. I have a question...what about bunions on the other side of the foot (at the little toe)? I had a bunionectomy on this area of my foot cause it was so painful. Would these devices and exercises work for this as well?

@painfixprotocol

Жыл бұрын

Hi Ja ya, On the pinky side they're called "bunionettes or a tailor's bunion". The toe spreaders, foot strengthening and shoe recommendations would all apply to those to.

@annemarieforan5380

Жыл бұрын

Where can I purchase them

@annemarieforan5380

Жыл бұрын

Where can I purchase them

wow. very nice

@painfixprotocol

9 ай бұрын

Thank you, John! Cheers!

Will it(first exercise with rubber band) hurt if you already have bunions? And could chiropractic adjustments help as well?

@painfixprotocol

7 ай бұрын

Yes. Adjustments can be very helpful for restoring mobility to the foot. The rubber band exercise should not hurt, if it does, you might be using too much resistance or positioning your feet too far apart.

So I guess if we get the toe spreader then we do not need the band? Where do we get one (in case we need one)?

@painfixprotocol

10 ай бұрын

Right now, these are what I am using: amzn.to/3riuPGk

Does rope jumping help with bunions

Every toe spreader I’ve tried cuts off my circulation. I wonder are these better

@painfixprotocol

4 ай бұрын

I've got a toe spreader review video coming soon - it will show the pros and cons of various styles.

What is the name of the band/brand of the band you discussed in the first exercise?

@painfixprotocol

2 жыл бұрын

@ Nancy Fox - I used this: amzn.to/3lO84on, and had a tailor cut and sew it into loops (16 - 22" diameter)

can we have the link for the toe spreaders please?

@painfixprotocol

3 ай бұрын

I've switched over to these toe spreaders: amzn.to/47Rmedq But the Awesome Toes are also great: amzn.to/47XJypP

Can you address how to get rid of corns? Thank you

@painfixprotocol

2 ай бұрын

Good suggestion. Thanks!

Where can I find that particular brand. Not seeing in Amazon.

@painfixprotocol

2 жыл бұрын

@nbomgardner - Which product are you referring to?

@nbomgardner

2 жыл бұрын

@@painfixprotocol the band and the toe spacers

What kind of sneaker did you show at the end doctor?

@painfixprotocol

2 жыл бұрын

Those were the Solstice XT sneaker from Altra.

Another video on bunions mentioned that footwear is not the primary cause of bunions but that flat feet and lack of ankle mobility were the main causes. So confusing all the different information but enjoyed your video

@painfixprotocol

11 ай бұрын

I'm so glad you enjoyed the video, NJ E! I know what you mean. There's is a lot of conflicting information on bunions. I these videos I speak to a couple of the most well-respected authorities on foot health & biomechanics about that very topic: kzread.info/dash/bejne/X4uWq8WycdG1m8Y.html and kzread.info/dash/bejne/f6SV2NaKiKqTfbA.html

I would have loved to know the brand of the shoes.

@painfixprotocol

5 ай бұрын

Those are an older version of the Altra Solstice.

Can wobble boards be bought on the high street? Also the toe-thingy?

@painfixprotocol

Жыл бұрын

I am not sure, Patricia. A general merchandise retailer, like Target would probably be your best bet.

@patriciabailey1937

Жыл бұрын

@@painfixprotocol Thank you.

Great message where were you about 5 years ago when I had bunion surgery? Hahaha

Where do I purchase toe spreaders

@painfixprotocol

4 ай бұрын

These are the ones I use now - amzn.to/3HfMvan

What is brand of toe spacer or link please

@painfixprotocol

Ай бұрын

These are the two types I recommend most often: amzn.to/3VOCYQm and amzn.to/3J5tJ6u

From where to buy this seperater and cost

@painfixprotocol

Ай бұрын

These are the two styles I use and recommend most: amzn.to/4clDElM and amzn.to/3IEVcf5

What are best shoes for bunions?

@painfixprotocol

Ай бұрын

A really wide toe box is one of the most important things for bunions. There are lots of good options. I share one of my favorite everyday shoes in this video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/fJpnupKLdce9ntY.html

What about big toe splint ? Should i get one ?

@painfixprotocol

10 ай бұрын

Good question, Gene. These are what I'm using with most people now - amzn.to/3riuPGk

Where can I buy the toe spreaders ?

@painfixprotocol

Жыл бұрын

Here you go Beverly - these are the Toe Spreader we use now with patients: amzn.to/3lDQuql

How long does it take to get to normal alignment?

@painfixprotocol

2 жыл бұрын

@Mary C Julius - I just wrapped up working with a young athlete that completely resolved his in 6 months. Not every person can get all the way back to optimal alignment but, with consistent effort in the right direction, the vast majority can make significant improvement and function better with less pain.

@marycjulius9597

2 жыл бұрын

@@painfixprotocol thank you for your reply back.

What is the black thing you are standing on called? Thanks!

@painfixprotocol

11 ай бұрын

Great question! That device is called a wobble board.

@realtorsangsok8381

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! I am watching your video again.@@painfixprotocol

Where do you get the toe spreader?

@painfixprotocol

2 жыл бұрын

amzn.to/3sRcg7W

Such a handsome guy. Great video.

@painfixprotocol

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Apollo!

What are the name of the shoes and where can I get?

@painfixprotocol

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for asking, William! Those are Altra shoes - unfortunately, that model in no longer available. And the company has lost its way and focuses now on shoes with an abundance of foam in the soles. Instead, I would suggest looking at Xero Shoes - xeroshoes.com/go/PainFixProtocol or Lems - www.lemsshoes.com/?avad=360421_d34a21a19

Where can i buy the foot separators?

@painfixprotocol

Жыл бұрын

Here you go Jackie: amzn.to/3sRcg7W

Where do you get that thick band?

@painfixprotocol

3 жыл бұрын

@Kelly Heller probably the easiest thing would be the X-Light Resistance Band in this set: amzn.to/30gXvis

What brand of shoes are those?

@painfixprotocol

3 жыл бұрын

@Patricia Visser - the shoes in the video are Altra (Model is Solstice XT)

I do this exercise but it hurts. Should I push through the pain? My bunion is very mild

@painfixprotocol

2 жыл бұрын

Pushing through pain is not a good approach. It's better to modify your technique (or use a different technique altogether) to work around the pain but still accomplish the goal.

Where can i get the toe spreaders

@painfixprotocol

6 ай бұрын

Here you go Joe - amzn.to/3QtLMrM

What about dropped arches and subluxations?

@painfixprotocol

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for asking, romasplace! I've got a few videos that deal with those types of issues. Here's a couple links to get you started: kzread.info/dash/bejne/i32emaiOfsnTaNo.html & kzread.info/dash/bejne/iI2nzqN6prrHZMo.html

How do I access your links

@painfixprotocol

5 ай бұрын

Links can be found in the description under the video player. If watching on a mobile device, you may need to click where it say "... more" below the video title (underneath the player).