The stretching may very well be aggravating your problem. You might consider a custom rigid orthotic which your foot doctor can make for you. Changing to another anti-inflammatory might help, as would using ice as needed. Surgery might be indicated if conservative measures fail.
Good Luck.
Vivian Abrams DPM
Posted By Vivian Abrams DPM on May 26, 2002 at 22:14:35:
In Reply to: bunions
posted by Barbara A. Birkenberger on May 19, 2002 at 17:13:35: