Bunion Pain while Running

Hi Dr. Blake,

      I started running last year and have since participated in a couple half marathons.  My bunions are quite painful during these long runs.  I tried doing shorter distances with the toe spacers, but found that I was "gripping" the spacers afraid they would move around in my sock.  Is there something else I can do to ease the pain?  They get swollen a few miles in and unfortunately, I'm more of a toe striker which doesn't help.

Thanks,
Marjorie

Marjorie, Here is an item you can buy at Footsmart that may help you. Rich

http://www.footsmart.com/P-FootSmart-Bunion-Sleeve-with-Gel-40106.aspx

You can also get 1/4 inch adhesive felt from Moore Medical for proximal padding. Please see the blog. Rich

http://www.drblakeshealingsole.com/2010/04/toenail-clippings2bunion-care-101.html

http://www.mooremedical.com/Index.cfm?Ntk=all&No=0&Search=Search&Ns=Searchorder%7C0%7C&Ntx=mode+matchpartialmax&Ntt=adhesive+felt&x=24&y=9