Do I need Orthotics after bunion surgery?

Bunions: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Bunions can become very painful and discomforting if left untreated. Here you can learn about their symptoms, causes, and treatments both natural and more.

How to Correct Your Bunions Without Surgery

Surgery should only be considered as a last resort in the management of bunions. Instead of surgery, here are some natural methods to relieve bunion symptoms

Fitness Walking & Hiking Custom Orthotics—2026 Review

Upstep's fitness walking and hiking custom orthotics can help alleviate pain in your feet. Weigh up the pros and cons to make an informed decision for yourself

Different Types of Custom Orthotics

With so many different kinds of custom orthotics, it can be difficult to know which is right for your condition. Read this article to help you decide.

How Long Does It Usually Take to Adjust to and Break in a New Orthotic?

Your body will need some time to adjust to, and break in a new orthotic. Here is how long it will take, why, and what to do while you wait for the adjustment.

Are Toe Spacers Effective in Treating Bunions?

Research suggests that custom-molded silicone toe separators help in correcting bunions, relieve bunion pain, and give patients a better subjective feeling.

Running Custom Orthotics—2026 Review

Orthotics are effective in managing pain and injury while running. Learn why Upstep’s running custom orthotics are a top choice and how they can benefit you.

Best Exercises to Treat Bunions and Relieve Pain

Exercises are a good way to prevent bunions from progressively getting worse. In this article, we look at their benefits, best types, and how long healing takes

Can Orthotics Cause Knee Pain?

Learn about how to use orthotics correctly, and how incorrectly using them can lead to serious health conditions like knee pain.

Can Arch Support Treat Bunions?

Learn more about how arch supports can help you prevent and manage bunions. We also look at the symptoms and how you can manage them.

Do bunion bands work?

Hello, I was looking online for exercises that will help me exercise and treat a bunion and avoid surgery. I then came across these exercise bands explicitly made for bunions. Has anyone used the

What is a wide toe box?

I've been told that I must wear wide toe box shoes to avoid putting pressure on my bunions, but I don't know what a wide toe box means.

Can anyone reccomend the best custom orthotics online for bunions?

How long does it take for a bunion splint to correct a bunion?

I've been wearing a bunion splint for almost 3 weeks now, and while I've noticed it helps relieve the pain, I'm starting to question whether the bunion will go away?

Do bunion splints really work?

Does anyone here know someone who avoided bunion surgery has used a splint to correct their bunion instead? Did it work, was it painful, and how long did it take?

Do toe stretches help bunions?

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

Is there something I can use to keep my feet comfortable while doing my retail job?

Hello everyone. I work crazy shifts for my retail job, and I sit for maybe a total of 30 minutes during my 8 hour shift. My feet start hurting really bad, and it's causing me an unbelievable amo

Should I walk barefoot or use my new custom orthotics?

My feet hurt so much in the orthotics and I don't know if it's better if I just walk barefoot

Can you put insoles on top of insoles in work boots?

One pair of insoles doesn't help to relieve the pain of standing all day in my work boots, and I've been struggling with heel spurs. Is it safe/possible for me to wear two pairs of insoles in my

What is the best bunion splint for my pinky toe?

I have a bunion on my pinky toe (tailor's bunion), and I need to correct it. However, I do not want to go through surgery and would rather exhaust all other alternatives before resorting to that.