The human body's complexity and self-regulating nature often eclipse our most advanced technologies, a fact not always captured in traditional anatomy education. Medical training tends to isolate body parts rather than teaching them as interconnected systems, simplifying for educational ease.
However, in over 20 years of treating musculoskeletal issues, I've learned to see the body as a cohesive unit, especially through understanding the myofascial system, the body's kinetic
Bunions, also known as Hallus Abducto Valgus, are a prevalent foot issue that impacts the joint situated at the bottom of the big toe, also known as the first metatarsophalangeal joint. The term "bunion" originates from Latin and denotes an enlargement, while "hallux abducto valgus (HAV)" describes the inward bending of the big toe, as shown in the image below.
