Bunions and Muay Thai

[ShaneDeacon]

Hey everyone! First time posting!

I have managed to develop a bunion on my big toe from rolling over on my big toe, it is quite annoying but I have no plan on stopping training/fighting in Muay Thai, so looking for advice from others that deal with it or know of others that deal with bunions.

I have done general research on bunions, so I have ideas on rehab work for it but would love to get advice on it if anyone has to some to offer!

[StefanZ]

Diclofenac- paste could help some.  Its both strong anti-inflammatory and reducing pain.   I suppose its possible to get at your place?

 

Ps.  I hope its not increasing the risk of bleeding.  Salicyl-acid, as in aspirine, is increasing the risk of bleeding.

[StefanZ]

You know of course about these different devices to hold back / hold straight the toes in these hallux vagus "bunions"?    Cant hurt, may help.

For the inflammatory process and pain involved, diklofenac paste as mentioned earlier, should be good.

 

Of course, be double careful to use comfortable, no nonsense shoes or sneakers.

[StefanZ]

The question is, if you got this bunion / hallux vagus, from Muay, or from elsewhere.  For example, too tight shoes.

 

I havent noticed Muays have more hallux than other persons.  Some do have this sticking out bone, but that is common in the overall population.  A direct hallux vagus; yeah I have seen this occasionaly on a fighter, but its not common...

Thai women seems to almost never have this.  My guess is, they dont use high fashion shoes with tigh toe part forcing the toes together...

[ShaneDeacon]

1 hour ago, StefanZ said:

The question is, if you got this bunion / hallux vagus, from Muay, or from elsewhere.  For example, too tight shoes.

 

I havent noticed Muays have more hallux than other persons.  Some do have this sticking out bone, but that is common in the overall population.  A direct hallux vagus; yeah I have seen this occasionaly on a fighter, but its not common...

Thai women seems to almost never have this.  My guess is, they dont use high fashion shoes with tigh toe part forcing the toes together...

Hey StefanZ

It first started from a hyperflexion of my big toe, happened during sparring a few times. I put it down to being lazy with my movement.
And now possibly a combo of the stress from hyperflexion injury and tight shoes.

Now that it is a reality for me, I am more conscious of what shoes I wear and try spend more time barefoot. I use my right leg way less in sparring to avoid the pain, switch kick less, use my right foot less to sweep. It is teaching me to time my switch kicks better. 

This is now something I will have to deal with in my training/fighting until it physically stops me from doing it.

I will look for Diclofenac to help with the inflammation when it happens

[ShaneDeacon]

On 8/19/2021 at 12:55 PM, StefanZ said:

Diclofenac- paste could help some.  Its both strong anti-inflammatory and reducing pain.   I suppose its possible to get at your place?

 

Ps.  I hope its not increasing the risk of bleeding.  Salicyl-acid, as in aspirine, is increasing the risk of bleeding.

Thank you for this! I will use this when I need to!