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A member asked:
Is it normal for big toes to start to point outward as we age? just a little bit, like 5 degrees from fully straight.
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No: You are probably reffering to the beginning of a bunion deformity where the bone of the 1st metatarsal becomes prominent on the inside of the foot and the 1st toe starts to turn toward the 2nd toe.
Answered 8/29/2012
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Not Really: A small deviation is no problem. If you are concerned see a podiatrist.
Answered 8/29/2012
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5 degrees: Is not bad. As they move more than that it sounds like you are developing a bunion possibly. Particularly, if it was straight before. There are some excercises one can do to help strengthen the abductor halucis muscle, and consideration of an orthotic may be a good idea.
Answered 8/29/2012
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