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• posted: Jan. 12, 2026
• Northside Podiatry
• Bunions

When most people think of a bunion (hallux valgus), they envision a painful, bony bump at the base of the big toe. Often, the blame is placed entirely on "bad Read More

• posted: Mar. 24, 2025
• Northside Podiatry
• Bunions,  Bunion

New Advances in Bunion Treatment and Prevention Bunions are a common foot condition that can cause pain, discomfort, and difficulty walking. They occur when the joint at the base of the Read More

• posted: Jan. 04, 2025
• Northside Podiatry
• Bunions

Bunions are a common condition, and they can greatly impact your mobility. Many factors can contribute to bunions, but the most common cause is probably wearing shoes that don’t provide Read More

• posted: May 31, 2024
• Northside Podiatry
• Bunions,  Bunion Pads,  Custom orthotics

Bunions are bony bumps that form on the joint at the base of the big toe, causing pain and discomfort. There is no way to get rid of bunions without Read More

• posted: May 10, 2024
• Northside Podiatry
• Bunions,  Hammertoes,  Plantar fasciitis,  Podiatric Surgery

When foot and ankle problems persist despite conservative treatments, podiatric surgery may be the only path to relief and improved mobility. Foot and ankle surgery is usually a last resort Read More

• posted: Sep. 13, 2023
• Northside Podiatry
• Bunions,  Bunion

Bunions are a common problem. In fact, over half of the women in the United States have developed a bunion at some point, according to the American Academy of Orthopedic Read More

• posted: Dec. 01, 2022
• Northside Podiatry
• Bunions

If you have a hard, bony lump on the side of your big toe, it’s probably a bunion. Bunions are caused by a genetic bone deformity which makes your big Read More

• posted: Aug. 01, 2022
• Northside Podiatry
• Bunions

Find out how to get your bunion pain under control and when to see a podiatrist. A bunion is a painful foot deformity that warrants turning to a podiatrist to learn Read More

• posted: Apr. 01, 2022
• Northside Podiatry
• Bunions

Have you been diagnosed with a bunion? A bunion is a common foot deformity that if left untreated can cause significant pain, swelling, structural changes and even trouble walking. Of Read More

• posted: Jul. 13, 2020
• Bunions

If you’re dealing with a bunion then you know that this pain is no joke. If you’re dealing with a throbbing, aching pain at the base of your big toe Read More

• posted: Sep. 30, 2019
• Bunions

With the ability to cause nagging discomfort throughout the day and prohibit daily movements as simple as walking, bunions can quickly turn from a barely noticeable bump on your toe, Read More

• posted: May 01, 2018
• Bunions

What is a Bunion? Are you dealing with a bunion? A bunion is a protrusion of the bone at the base of the big toe. While a bunion may seem like Read More

• posted: Sep. 27, 2017
• Bunions

A bunion is an abnormal, bony prominence that develops on the joint at the base of your big toe. As the big toe joint becomes enlarged, it forces the toe Read More