PediFix® Nighttime Bunion Regulator™ (2024)

FAQs

Do nighttime bunion correctors work? ›

So, the answer to the burning question is — no! We have not seen any long-term research articles proving that bunion splints or bunion correctors work, and, despite coming across many such splints in over 15 years of experience in Australia, we are yet to see one that works effectively.

Unfortunately, there is no medical research or data to support the claim that bunion correctors straighten the big toe. If your bunions are pretty severe, no plastic or elastic device is going to correct them. However, these correctors and splints may provide some pain relief to the big toe.

Research suggests that bunion correctors aren't effective at realigning your big toe or at getting rid of bunions. But they may help provide some temporary pain relief, while you wear them.

While they can offer pain relief, it's important to know that bunion correctors can't permanently heal a bunion. It won't align the bones, muscles and ligaments inside your foot. Bunion toe spacers fit between the big toe and the second toe, and can keep them from crowding and rubbing each other.

In most cases, bunions can be treated nonsurgically. One of the podiatrists from our team can examine your bunion(s) and recommend a conservative treatment which includes one or more of the following: Custom shoe orthotics (inserts) that relieve pressure on the joint and align your weight in a more beneficial way.

While non-surgical treatments can be effective for managing bunion pain and preventing them from getting worse, in some extreme cases, surgery may be necessary. Surgery is the only way to answer 'yes' to the question 'Can bunions be reversed.

Bunion splints – Bunion splints can help realign the toes and reduce bunion pain. They are usually worn at night and can provide long-term relief from bunion pain. Shoe inserts – Shoe inserts can help provide support and reduce the pressure on the bunion.

Perhaps the term of “bunion correctors” is slightly misleading as they do not actually correct bunions, rather prevents it from getting worse. The only way to really correct a bunion is by surgery. In most cases, this is a last resort for people who are in great pain and have severe deformity.

Bunion toe spacers cannot cure bunions, but they can help manage pain and prevent further damage to the toe joint.

How to straighten out a bunion? ›

It's really quite simple: With the use of bunion splints or toe spacers (such as Correct Toes—McClanahan's own invention) toes can be gradually restored to a more natural position, thereby undoing the motion that pushes the bunion out. In other words, as your toes spread out, the bunion starts to recede.

Almost anybody can wear toe separators, and they are highly recommended by podiatrists for pain relief. However, if you have any concerns or medical issues, it is always best to consult a medical professional before adding toe separators to your routine.

Here's what we know. Bunion correctors might temporarily relieve pain associated with bunions, but they do not treat bunion pain at the source. In other words, bunion correctors only address the symptoms of bunions. They do not address the causes.

Caretras Bunion Corrector

If you're looking to help temporarily realign your bunion, consider using this corrector recommended by Sharkey. It helps relieve discomfort, pressure, and inflammation by constantly applying gentle pressure when on.

You can even wear toe spacers at night when you go to sleep, however, it is advisable to allow your feet and toes to adjust to the product for shorter periods of time before wearing them overnight.

You are going to need to persist with them for months to get any good affect. There is not going to be an overnight improvement. Persistence is the key here. Use the bunion corrector at night and the Bunion Assassin during the day.