A bunion is a bony bump that forms on the first joint of the big toe. The skin over the bunion can be sore and red. This deformity forms when your big toe pushes against your next toe. The skin over the bunion might be red and sore. The main cause of bunions is wearing tight shoes, but it can also be a result of arthritis.
There are a number of treatment options for bunions. To reduce the symptoms of bunions and the pain, it’s best to start with these foot exercises.
Exercise 1
Place your foot on a tennis or golf ball. Roll the ball beneath the mounds of the toes. Then, anywhere else on the sole that feels tight.
Exercise 2
Sit on a chair and cup the sole of the affected foot in your palm. Interlace the fingers of your free hand between the toes of your foot. Bend the toes back and forth, upward and downward for about 5-10 minutes.
Exercise 3
Stand up straight and point your toes straight ahead for 10 seconds. Curl them under for 10 seconds. Repeat several times.
Exercise 4
Place an elastic band around the big toes on each foot. Slowly turn your feet outward until you feel the stretch on the big toes. Hold the position for one minute, the relax. Do this exercise for 15 minutes 2 or 3 times a day.