Bunion Splint

A bunion splint can help relieve a good deal of the pain and discomfort of a bunion. They do not heal the bunion but provide relief from the painful bunion.

When fitted properly the splint works by separating the toes from each other creating cushioning and also redistributing the pressure over a larger area thus reducing pain and discomfort.

They come in a various materials and types, some for night time use and some for use during the day. Most come with Velcro fasteners making adjustment and application of the splint simple and easy. Some of the bunion splints come with an anti bacterial properties to prevent infection and reduce foot odor

A day time bunion splint is usually soft and flexible and need to be usually used in a wider width shoe than you would normally wear to accommodate the splint. This can relieve a deal of the pain when walking or standing during the day.

Night Time Bunion Splint

Bunion splints for use when sleeping are usually a bit more rigid than the day time ones, but still being somewhat flexible.

As expected they help relieve the pain and discomfort from the bunion at night helping you sleep easier. They can also help with realignment of the toe joints.

A Bunion splint can also employed after a bunionectomy to protect the area reduce swelling and aid toe joint alignment and healing after the bunion surgery.