Bunions, also known as hallux valgus, are bony outgrowths on the joint of the big toe. The deformations can be both painful and unsightly. If you have a bunion, see your physician and/or a podiatrist for an exam.
Learn the causes of this common problem and the self-help steps—one of which may surprise you—that can help the skin heal.
Custom-made shoe inserts (orthotics) are often prescribed for plantar heel pain, but they are no more effective than prefabricated or even sham inserts or than other conservative treatments, according to a research review.
