Looking for relief from bunion pain? This article reviews various OTC bunion correctors, including guards, sleeves, splints, socks, cushions, insoles, and night splints. Learn what these products can and cannot do, and discover the top picks based on expert recommendations and online reviews.
When the discomfort from a bunion becomes difficult to ignore, it’s easy to go down a rabbit hole searching for the best bunion correctors you can get over the counter—anything to avoid foot surgery, right? Unfortunately, the term “corrector” is a bit of a misnomer (and, for the record, only your doctor or podiatrist can rule out surgery for a painful bunion).
No at-home device will totally fix bunions, but there are a few standout options that’ll provide some pain relief and prevent your foot condition from getting worse. “If you can keep from progressing, that’s ideal,” Mary O’Meara, APRN, a nurse practitioner for OSF HealthCare in Cherry Valley, Illinois, tells SELF. Here, we spoke to experts about what OTC bunion products can (and can’t) do for you, then we found the best ones to try. Our top picks Best Overall: NatraCure Gel Big Toe Bunion Guards & Toe Spreaders Best Sleeve: ZenToes Bunion Corrector and Relief Sleeve Best Splint: Dr. Scholl’s Bunion Relief & Toe Corrector Best Bunion Socks: Sockwell Sport Ease Bunion Relief Sock Best Bunion Cushions: ZenToes Bunion Pain Relief Pads Best Insole for Bunions: Powerstep Pinnacle Low Arch Support Insoles Best Night Splint: PediFix Nighttime Bunion Regulator FAQs about bunions and bunion correctors Shop the best bunion correctors Ready to get some relief? We dug up the best options out there, according to online reviews and the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA). Best Overall: NatraCure Gel Big Toe Bunion Guards & Toe Spreaders Pros APMA accepted Cost-effective, at $10 per pair Moisturizing Cons May feel a little bulky inside shoes, per Amazon reviewers NatraCure’s gel bunion guard and toe spreader combo has a seal of acceptance from the APMA, meaning a panel of podiatrists have decided that it can help improve your foot health. Where the guard prevents your sock and shoe from rubbing against your bunion, the spreader sits between your big and second toes to help them lay straigh
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