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Stop the pain and progression of bunions. Our medical-grade custom orthotics provide the essential alignment and pronation control needed to offload the big toe joint.
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What are Bunions?
The Pathomechanics of Joint Drift
A Bunion (Hallux Valgus) is not just a bump; it is a dislocation of the big toe joint (1st MPJ). While footwear plays a role, the root cause is often biomechanical instability, specifically overpronation.
When the foot rolls inward (pronation) excessively, it unlocks the midfoot and puts abnormal pressure on the side of the big toe. Over time, this force pushes the big toe toward the second toe, causing the joint to bulge outward and become inflamed.
Common Symptoms:
- A bony bump on the side of the big toe joint.
- Redness, swelling, and soreness around the joint.
- The big toe turning inward toward the other toes.
- Pain when wearing shoes or walking.
Fast Facts
- Prevalence: Affects 1 in 3 adults, more common in women.
- Risk: Heredity and flat feet are major risk factors.
- Correction: Orthotics can slow or stop progression without surgery.
Recommended Solution:
Get Custom SupportWhy Orthotics Are The Primary Treatment
The goal of treatment is to Stop Progression.
Custom orthotics address the root cause by supporting the arch and controlling pronation. By keeping the foot in a neutral position, we remove the deforming force that pushes the big toe outward. This relieves pain and helps prevent the bunion from getting worse.
Treating the Root Cause of Pain
Instability & Crowding
Generic insoles are often too bulky, crowding the toe box and increasing pain. More importantly, they fail to stop the pronation that causes the bunion to deviate further.
Neutral Alignment
We custom-mill your orthotic to your exact arch profile. This "locks" the foot in neutral, removing the pressure from the big toe joint without taking up excess room in your shoe.
Clinical Relief from Home
Professional-grade orthotics without the doctor's visit.
Why Choose Bilt Labs?
Podiatrist
- Cost $400 - $800+
- Lifespan 1-2 Years
- Visit Req. Yes
- Support Corrective
- Guarantee Rarely
Bilt Labs
- Cost $249
- Lifespan 2-3 Years
- Visit Req. No (At Home)
- Support Corrective
- Guarantee 6 Months
OTC Insoles
- Cost $20 - $60
- Lifespan 3-6 Months
- Visit Req. No
- Support Minimal
- Guarantee None
Board Certified Expertise
"A bunion is a progressive deformity caused by biomechanical instability. You cannot simply cushion it. You must control the pronation that forces the toe out of alignment. Bilt Labs orthotics provide the structural stability needed to slow or stop this progression."
Laser-Precision Manufacturing
Your orthotics aren't pulled off a shelf. They are milled from a solid block of medical-grade polymer using robotic CNC technology right here in the USA.