Woman's World interviews Robert Turner PT, OCS, MS, OM, PMA®-CPT, certified orthopedic clinical specialist at HSS about different bunion exercises to help ease pain and prevent them from growing. 

Bunion exercises can be very effective at relieving pain and restoring your big toe’s mobility, but they aren’t something you should rush into. “Due to the complexity of performing the exercises correctly, someone with bunions should have a few sessions with a professional to learn how to perform the exercises with accuracy,” Turner explained.

Similarly, Turner recommends being evaluated by a qualified orthopedic surgeon or podiatrist. That’s because bunions affect everyone differently. For some people, they cause minor pain, but for others, they increase the risk of open wounds and infection. That’s particularly true if you have diabetes or peripheral vascular disease, both of which slow blood flow to the feet.

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