Hallux Valgus

While correcting the bone alignment of hallux valgus is the realm of surgery, for mild (valgus angle 20° or less) to moderate (20–40°) deformities, non-surgical treatment can manage pain and inflammation and inhibit further progression. Physical therapy, orthotics, and foot muscle strengthening exercises are standard conservative treatments, and studies show that when these are combined, it is possible to maintain daily life for several years without surgery.

Korean Traditional Medicine Clinic Perspective

Korean traditional medical treatment aims to resolve Qi and blood stagnation and restore fascia and ligament function rather than restoring the angle. Removing blood stasis and phlegm from the meridian pathways on the inside of the big toe alleviates inflammation around the joint and reduces walking pain. At Dongjedang, we are experiencing clinical results where the rate of deformation is slowed by using moxibustion to separate medial joint capsule adhesions and by inducing anti-inflammation and regeneration through bee venom and pharmacopuncture.