Hallux Valgus (Bunion)

Below you will find advice as to how to deal with this injury – by becoming a member, you can
also access all our video advice.

Remember to have this confirmed by your sports doctor, or sports therapist.

You can diagnose other running injury’s here.

Previous step

Cut your mileage to a manageable level, or stop and cross train until better, and then make sure you follow the correct protocol for introducing running again (video).
Perform the ‘IMPORTANT’ and ‘OPTIONAL’ video advice below.
Perform the ‘ESSENTIAL CHECKS’ videos below, which assess if you need orthotics, how stable your hip muscles are (if they are not, then click here), if there is a difference in your leg lengths, whether you need new shoes, if your core stability is strong enough (if it isn’t, then click here).
Ensure you check you are running with good form (click here)
Before following the rehabilitation advice, read our treatment precautions here.
Do contrast hydrotherapy on the area 3 to 4 times per day (see videos below).
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen help reduce the pain and inflammation.
Wear loose fitting shoes at all times, or even better no shoes at all.
Taping can help (see videos below).
Use our lacing procedure to increase the room in your shoe (see videos below).
Separating the big toe and the second toe with a 1 cm thick piece of foam can help take the pressure off the joint.

The pain of a Hallux Valgus/Bunion can be similar to a stress fracture. Ensure you seek advice from your doctor or sports therapist.

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