34 | Bunions! Why Do We Get Them & Can They Go Away?

Embarrassed by your bunions? Join us as we explain what might be the root cause of your bunions and how common it really is.  Listen as we explain the importance of “checking up the chain” for underlying causes and why each diagnosis is individual.  Tune in as we dive into the taboos behind treatments and studies of bunions and why going to a physical therapist might be your best option.  Don’t miss out on the tools we provide that you can start today to functionally gain control of your feet; along with the insights on why VivoBarefoot shoes help build your foundation long term. 15% OFF VivoBarefoot Shoes with code “TOB” at checkout: https://bit.ly/3cDHcAx What You Will Learn in this PT Pearl: 02:09 – What a bunion is and why they form - Why the examination approaches are evolving 05:48 – Why looking up the chain is important - Why the causations for bunions are individual 08:12 – The prevalence, or commonness, of people with bunions 10:14 – The taboo behind treatments and studies for bunions - The importance in seeing a PT 14:49 – Some tools you can start using right now if you have bunions 21:01 – How you can strengthen your midfoot - Finding balance with pronation and supination 23:05 – How you can strengthen your ankle and hindfoot - Finding balance with eversion and inversion 25:12 – How VivoBarefoot shoes help gain functional control of your feet 26:55 – What we aim to fix with your bunion To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, click here: https://youtu.be/IkJEncPsStc Items mentioned in this episode include: Tune Up Fitness Therapy Balls: https://www.tuneupfitness.com/shop/self-massage-therapy-balls We Think You’ll Love: FREE QuaranTeam Challenge The Free 7 Day Mobility Challenge Jen’s Instagram Dom’s Instagram YouTube Channel To see this episode's full show notes and check out the rest of Doc Jen's website, click here: www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode34 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tobpodcast/message