Do toe stretches help bunions?

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Hi, is it possible to shrink bunions by stretching my feet? If so, how do you stretch a bunion on your toe?

Shawn Reynolds

Wednesday, February 16, 2022

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Yes, Simple foot exercises, like toe stretches, can help reduce the foot pain associated with bunions.
Here are the exercises that you can perform.
Toe stretches
Toe flexing and contracting
Stretching your big toe
Picking up marbles

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