I Have Bunions — What Can I Do That’s Different?
Bunions Canberra
“You’ve been told to wear wide shoes.
You’ve been given orthotics.
You’ve been told surgery’s your only option.
But your bunions are still there — and so is the pain.”
It’s time for a different approach.
At The Body Lab Canberra, we look beyond the bump to uncover why your bunion formed — and how your body can move better without surgery.
1. Understand Your Body’s Story
Every bunion tells a story.
Maybe your arch collapsed after an old ankle sprain.
Maybe your hips twist your feet inward.
Maybe your pelvis sits forward, forcing your big toe to take the strain.
Your bunion isn’t random — it’s your body’s way of saying:
“Hey, something upstream isn’t moving right.”
That’s where we begin: by analysing your whole-body movement, not just your foot.
2. Measure What Matters
We use advanced gait and pressure-plate analysis to see how your body loads when you walk.
This technology reveals the hidden mechanics behind bunion pain — what’s overloaded, what’s missing, and what needs retraining.
Typical findings might include:
Overload on the inner forefoot due to restricted hip rotation
Lack of big toe ground contact during walking
Poor heel movement causing midfoot collapse
Once we know your pattern, we design a personalised plan to rebalance it.
3. Move, Don’t Just Pad
Orthotics and splints support.
Movement transforms.
Our sessions retrain how your body moves — from the ground up:
Foot mobilisation to unlock stiff joints
Strength drills for arches, toes, and ankles
Gait retraining to restore effortless walking mechanics
You’ll feel the difference the moment your foot hits the ground.
4. Learn for Life
Every session includes education, not just treatment.
You’ll learn why your bunion formed, how your body compensates, and what to do daily to stay pain-free.
Our goal? That you see us less over time — because you’ve learned to keep yourself moving well.
5. A Smarter, Client-Centred Way Forward
If you’ve tried podiatry, orthotics, or even injections without success, it’s not you — it’s the system.
Most treatments stop at your foot.
We go deeper — to the root cause of your movement problem.
Why Choose The Body Lab Canberra:
Canberra’s only integrated biomechanics and acupuncture clinic
Advanced gait and pressure mapping technology
Non-surgical, movement-based bunion program
Education-first approach — you learn, not just get treated
What Clients Say
“After years of podiatrists and orthotics, I finally understand how my bunion connects to how I walk. Within two sessions, my pain dropped dramatically — and I can actually see my foot shape changing.”
— Jodie, 47, Canberra
Ready to Move Differently?
If you’re ready to fix what’s causing your bunion — not just treat the bump — book a Bunion Assessment at The Body Lab Canberra.
📍 Located in Ainslie, serving all of Canberra
📞 0432 785 135