Bunions

Bunions are inflamed joints of the big toe caused by undue pressure on that area. Care should be taken to see that the pointe shoes (and street shoes) are wide enough across the metatarsal joints, and that the foot is placed properly on pointe with the toes exactly perpendicular to the floor.

To help relieve the pain, a toe spacer can be worn between the big and second toes. This properly positions the big toe and prevents it from being crushed into the other toes at an angle. A toe spacer can be made out of a one-inch strip of paper towel which is folded up in a small rectangle and held together between the toes with adhesive tape.