14 Natural Ways to Stop Bunions from Getting Worse

3. Lose Weight

The definition of obesity is when an individual exceeds 20% of the maximum weight for their age and height, depending on their gender.  It’s a chronic health problem affecting the population of Western society. Being obese is an entirely different situation from merely being overweight. It’s a physical disorder involving adipose body tissue, (body fat,) that exacerbates the risk of developing a multitude of dangerous health problems.

Obesity is treatable and requires education into the proper use of nutrition to reduce the affected individual’s body weight. Since obese people tend to have poor dietary choices, working with a professional dietician to create a healthy meal plan is the best way to ensure they lose weight.

Obese people place significant pressure on their lower limbs, resulting in structural problems affecting the feet. The development of bunions and ligament issues – such as plantar fasciitis, are relatively common in obese individuals, and may further affect their mobility.