As you may know, a bunion is found on, or near, the joint of the
big toe. Bunions, when viewed from the outside, are a fleshy lump,
which usually becomes inflamed. Bunions angle the big toe's joint
inward; meaning that the big toe rubs up alongside the second toe.
It's currently believed that bunions are a result of genetics, and
are due to the structure of the foot. While orthotics can help relieve
the symptoms of bunions, they cannot cure the problem. The most
common solution to relieve bunion pain etc. is an elasticated sleeve
which is placed across the foot and contain a padded area to cover
the bunion. Another solution is toe pads: they separate the toes
to stop them rubbing up against each other.