Understanding Hallux Valgus:

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Your Foot Health Matters

Hallux valgus develops when the big toe shifts outward and the joint at its base protrudes inward, creating a bunion.
Main causes: tight shoes, genetics, obesity, or flat feet.
Over time, the bunion can become painful and inflamed.
Early detection and comfortable footwear help slow progression.

How to fix HALLUX VALGUS:

🦶 Three Ways to Fix Hallux Valgus

1. Conservative Therapy | Foot Exercises + Toe Spacers & Night Splint

A combined approach using foot exercises, toe spacers, and night splints has shown the best results for reducing the hallux valgus angle and pain, according to a meta-analysis (jamanetwork.com, mdpi.com). Toe spacers alone can also increase patient satisfaction (ncbi.nlm.nih.gov).

2. Dry Needling & Manual Therapy

Dry needling, when combined with manual therapy or icing, can relieve acute pain and improve comfort (wikipedia). However, evidence is still limited and more research is needed.

3. Surgical Treatment | Minimally Invasive & Osteotomies

For advanced cases or if conservative methods fail, surgery is highly effective. Minimally invasive surgery (like MICA or PECA) often gives similar or better correction, smaller scars, and faster recovery than traditional open surgeries (frontiersin.org). For severe deformity, classic osteotomy techniques like Chevron, Scarf, or Akin are standard (pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov).

✅ Conclusion

Mild–moderate cases: Combine foot exercises, spacers, and night splints for long-term effect.
Acute pain: Consider dry needling or manual techniques for short-term relief.
Severe deformity: Minimally invasive surgery is less invasive, with faster healing.

👉 Always start with conservative methods. If these fail, surgical options are proven and effective.

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