Hallux valgus products from RUCK: helpful support for misalignment of the large toe

Hallux valgus is much more than just a beauty nuisance. At an advanced stage, the recognised and widespread presentation is associated with restrictions in everyday life and considerable pain. Fortunately, with the various hallux valgus products from RUCK, the health problems can be alleviated and their worsening halted.

Hallux valgus: definition, symptoms and causes

Hallux valgus - also known as bunion or bunion of the big toe - is a deformity of the large toe. Translated from Latin, the term then means that the big toe is bent outwards. So that also clarifies how the pathological deformation manifests itself.

Typical signs of hallux valgus

The crooked position of the large toe is accompanied by the protrusion of its base joint. This in turn has the following side effects:

• Reduced mobility of the big toe
• Pressure/constriction along with deformation of the neighbouring toes
• painful pressure points
• reddening
• Damage to the nerves and the resulting numbness

Hallux valgus can also trigger various secondary diseases. Corns often occur in connection with it.

The most common causes for the formation of hallux valgus

As is often assumed, it is not just the regular wearing of incorrect footwear that is to blame for the foot disease. In fact, this is just one of many factors. Apart from this, the risk of hallux valgus can also be increased thanks to a weakness in the connective tissue. Other triggers include underlying joint diseases such as arthritis, different foot deformities such as splayfoot or fallen arches, or obesity.

Surgery or conventional therapy: treatment options

If the disease is at a stage where surgery is not absolutely necessary, conservative treatment should be the first choice of therapy. Hallux valgus products from the RUCK online shop open up a wide range of options for you as an expert in this field.

Orthopaedic aids such as insoles, for example, provide pain relief. RUCK toe spreaders and gel toe separators correct the misalignments caused thanks to hallux valgus in a mild way. They are ideal for the anatomy of the toes and guarantee slightly higher wearing comfort.

Inter-toe pads reduce pressure and prevent the toes from rubbing against each other. The RUCK lambswool also provides pressure relief and correction aid. It has no inherent odour and is specially conjured up for the medical sector. It is also provided with a high level of absorbency and breathability, which prove to be extremely important in the moist environment between the toes.

Prevent bunions with hallux valgus products from RUCK

Hallux valgus products are an effective method of alleviating health problems. So that the latter cannot get too highly escalated in the first place, it is advisable to take countermeasures in advance. Apart from paying attention to your feet with regular care and appropriate care products, recommend regular exercises to your patients. These should strengthen the foot muscles and vibrate the big toe.

It is also beneficial to walk barefoot as often as possible and to avoid footwear that constricts the foot or puts a lot of strain on it over time. The use of a tennis ball or fascia roll is offered to relax the arch of the foot. Also offer your patients foot and toe exercises and put the application of insoles to them.

If you would like to train yourself and/or your employees in the field of hallux valgus therapy, we encourage you to take a look at the varied range of face-to-face and online courses offered by the RUCK Academy. Topics include orthopaedic pressure and friction protection, which teaches different techniques for relieving pressure and correcting misaligned toes. You can also find out more about the causes and treatment of pressure points due to hallux valgus in our blog.