Bunions in San Mateo, scientifically referred to as Hallus Valgus, occur when the 1st metatarsal phalangeal joint becomes deformed. This deviation causes painful feelings in the area around the toe. The patient with a bunion is often a middle-aged woman and there is a strong hereditary component.
Bunions (Hallux Valgus) involve lateral deviation of the proximal phalanx of the first toe (big toe). Dean Harman DC states, the development of bunions can be accelerated by the following conditions: Morton’s deformity, forefoot varus, inflammatory arthritis, and wearing high heels too often. The deviation triggers pressure in the big toe (first metatarsal phalangeal joint), which causes localized bursitis and an eventual bunion.
Your chiropractor at Harman Chiropractor Center will perform a thorough history and examination including orthopaedic, neurological testing, and diagnostic radiography to determine the severity of your bunion. It will be up to your doctor to deliver a custom-designed recovery protocol for you.
