The #1 Podiatrist Recommended Method for Natural Foot Alignment For 25 years, Correct Toes® has been helping people align, strengthen, and restore their foot health without surgery or invasive treatments, curing the most common foot conditions: Invented by Dr. Ray McClanahan, DPM, Correct Toes® are a device made from flexible, medical grade silicone designed to encourage your toes back into their natural alignment. Relieve foot pain while being active Align toes to their natural position Improve strength of the toes and foot Increase circulation to the ends of the toes Enhance balance and stability Causes, symptoms, and treatments of common foot conditions: Bunions Causes Bunions are first and foremost shoe induced; babies are not born with bunions. This deformation slowly and progressively forms as the individual wears footwear with a tapered toe box. A common misconception is that bunions are hereditary, and while the bunion itself is not genetic, there are certain soft tissue principles that can impact bunion development within family lines. For example, genetic factors control foot width, as well as soft tissue flexibility and integrity, leading conventionally shaped footwear to have a greater impact on individuals with wider feet. Signs & Symptoms Bunions are an often painful condition that can lead to instability of the 1st ray and the medial longitudinal arch. Some of the most frequently experienced signs and symptoms associated with bunions, besides pain, include: Redness and/or callus formation around the bunion Numbness Bursitis Natural Remedies & Treatment Bunions often respond to conservative care measures and should always be treated by a qualified healthcare professional in a timely and appropriate manner. Conservative treatment for bunions usually involves the following: Aligning the toes with toe spacers for bunions like Correct Toes Performing range of motion exercises and tissue releases like the Bunion Stretch Wearing shoes that are flat, flexible and widest at the ends of the toes. Crooked Toes Causes Inappropriate footwear is the leading cause of different types of crooked toes. Footwear with elevated heels, rigid soles, tapered toe boxes, and toe-spring forces toes into unusual positions, encouraging muscle or tendon imbalances. Curved toes may be associated with past foot trauma. Signs & Symptoms The most frequently experienced symptoms associated with crooked toes include: Toe pain, burning, or irritation when wearing shoes Skin thickening Inflammation and redness Toe contracture Natural Remedies & Treatment A podiatrist or other appropriate healthcare professional can provide strategies to help reduce the progression of your crooked toe problem or advise adductovarus toe treatment. Physical therapy, toe joint manipulation, and stretching of the muscles and tendons surrounding toes may provide some reduction of the deformity. Common treatment strategies for this health problem include: Toe Extensor Stretch Metatarsal Pads Footwear that is flat, widest at the ends of the toes, and flexible Aligning toes with a toe-spacer like Correct Toes
