[pct-l] Backpacking with a bunion info

[Paul Mitchell]

Hi Fireweed

I'm not sure this is of any help, but in my research over the past while on
the subject of barefoot walking/hiking/running I noted that the conclusion
of multiple studies has been that bunions, flat-footedness (fallen arches)
and pretty much all common foot problems are the result of shoes.  Not just
"the wrong shoes" but shoes in general.  People who grow up and live mostly
barefoot almost without exception don't suffer these problems.

If you're interested you could do some reading (google barefoot hiking, etc)
on the subject and find out if there's been any reports of switching to the
barefoot lifestyle has helped anyone else who has already developed a
bunion.

Just an idea, for what it's worth.

Cheers,
P178

-----Original Message-----
From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net]
On Behalf Of Mary Kwart
Sent: Thursday, January 07, 2010 8:55 PM
To: pct-l at backcountry.net
Subject: [pct-l] Backpacking with a bunion info

To all of you old hikers out there (particularly women):

I have developed a bunion on my right foot. I use orthotics. it doesn't stop
me from backpacking and it causes no pain to backpack, but it seems to be
getting worse (bigger). Any experience with this? I've ruled out surgery
because of the prolonged recovery and I have heard that that the bunion
comes back. I guess I am looking for non surgical alternatives to treat
this--I've used orthotics and Yoga toes to stretch out my toes, but to no
avail.

Thanks.

Fireweed
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