If you are having difficulty sleeping through the night because of the pain or discomfort caused by a bunion, you may be relieved to learn that a bunion night splint could solve the problem. While a splint is of course not a cure for a bunion and cannot prevent the development of an oncoming bunion, it can relieve enough of the discomfort that you may not wake up as often during the night.

A bunion night splint essentially wraps around your foot then extends down over your big toe. The goal is to pull the big toe into the correct position, not allowing it to buckle down against the next toe. Temporarily fixing the problem that is causing the bunion internally, it can bring some relief to the pain and agitation that you feel during the night.

Of course, in the morning you still have to deal with a bunion, but at least you have a chance of getting through the night with more hours of restful sleep. That will in turn increase your ability to deal with the bunion during the daylight hours.

If you find that your bunion is becoming worse and making it more difficult to walk or get through your daily obligations, you may consider wearing a day splint or purchasing one that can be worn during the night and day. The Wheaton bunion brace is a good one that can be worn anytime and even with shoes.

A bunion night splint does help many people get more sleep, but it is not a permanent solution that will take the condition away.