National Bunion Day
Feet are something that people often take for granted – until something goes wrong with them! With approximately 65 millions Americans impacted by the pain and discomfort caused by bunions, it just makes sense that there would be a day to promote and raise awareness about this foot condition.
Join in on National Bunion Day to learn more and take action to find relief – and to let more people know about it as well!
How to Celebrate National Bunion Day
Learn More About Bunions
One of the most important purposes behind National Bunion Day is the point of raising awareness about these painful foot issues and improving knowledge.
There are many misconceptions in the world about bunions and this event is designed to improve access to correct information.
Check out these important facts about bunions to get started:
- A bunion is a bony bump at the base of the big toe
- Bunions are formed when some of the bones at the front of the foot move out of place
- While many people think bunions may come from certain shoes, many bunions are caused by hereditary defects in the foot but may also be impacted by life changes such as pregnancy or aging
- Bunions will not go away on their own with time – they require medical intervention for a healthy foot going forward
Raise Awareness About Bunions
Podiatrists, medical practitioners, satisfied patients and many others might be interested in celebrating National Bunion Day by sharing what they know!
Foot doctors might invite new patients in for a screening or provide information to their patients through online resources and in-person consultations.
Tell Your Own Bunion Story
For patients who have experienced painful and uncomfortable bunions and have gotten help from a surgeon, National Bunion Day might be just the time to make your story known.
Perhaps someone else would be inspired to seek out help from a podiatrist or orthopedic surgeon. Write a blog, make a post on social media or find some other way to share about the relief you’ve gotten after having suffered with bunions.
Get Advice from the Experts
National Bunion Day has brought about a number of different online Q&A opportunities with different foot doctors and experts!
Check out the official website for the day and get links to a number of different posts including myths, facts and figures, causes of bunions and so much more.
History of National Bunion Day
A fairly newly founded event, National Bunion Day was first celebrated in 2024 when it was established through the efforts of Treace Medical Concepts.
This company is focused on bunion correction and works to educate the public toward a better understanding of bunions along with effective treatment options.
National Bunion Day is celebrated by podiatrists and other medical professionals, as well as patients who are invited to share their stories of successful correction and life after bunions.
The inaugural event included shared support for raising awareness by many different parties, including GoodRx, TIME, and dozens of other media publications.
Blog articles, on-site activities, physician interviews and many other forms of celebration took place during this original event.
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