Meet Janine. She came to Corrective Foot Solutions with a painful bunion on her right foot, and she was highly motivated to get it sorted because she had a few family weddings coming up.
Janine was pleasantly surprised to hear we could not only resolve her pain, but correct the alignment of her big toe without her changing her footwear or limiting her lifestyle. At her initial assessment, she told us she wanted to avoid surgery and didn't mind travelling up from Whakatāne if we could help her!
We completed a hands-on joint assessment, which included an x-ray. As you can see below, her bunion angle was 21 degrees. The ideal angle is 12 to 15 degrees.
After a short course of Foot Mobilisation Therapy, we followed up with another x-ray. As you can clearly see, Janine's bunion has straightened by 12 degrees, from 21 down to 9.
She now has no pain and is still wearing her favourite shoes. Well done, Janine!
Whether you're in Tauranga or, like Janine, further afield in the Bay of Plenty, if you have a painful bunion and want to avoid surgery, call our Tauranga clinic on 07 925 0269 or book an appointment online. We're at 1260a Cameron Road, Gate Pa.
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Finally, a Podiatry solution to fix your aching body. FMT is a extremly effective alternative to expensive surgery and orthotics. You can also wear the shoes you want!
At Corrective Foot Solutions in Tauranga, we believe that quality of life is important – and that means the ability to walk and run comfortably and freely. Our foot specialists use advanced hands-on assessment techniques that treat the underlying cause of your foot problems, and provide measurable and objective feedback on your progress. We love seeing you get back on your feet – whether it’s walking that extra kilometre, keeping up with the kids, running or just being able to wear the shoes you love.
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