10/21/2026
Women are up to 9 times more likely to develop a severe bunion than men. But as we celebrate Women's Health Awareness Month, let's bust a major myth: Narrow shoes do NOT strictly cause bunions.
Bunions are actually a genetic structural issue!
That said, women do experience major hormonal shifts (like relaxin during pregnancy) that loosen the body's ligaments. This allows that genetic bump to shift completely out of alignment much faster than it does in men.
If your big toe is starting to angle inward, early intervention with conservative techniques can help you manage it: https://fromthegrounduppod.com/contact/