Last time I covered some basic facts about the rings: 1  They're not solid, but rather are composed of chunks of water ice, ranging from the size of an automobile or small building down to the an inch or smaller (including some microscopic dust). 2  The rings are very thin -- maybe just 100 yards or so in thickness.
A bunion (hallux valgus) is a deformity of the base joint of the big toe. The cause is not clear in many cases. The deformity may cause the foot to rub on shoes, which may cause inflammation and pain. Good footwear is often all that is needed to ease symptoms.
People with hallux limitus will have pain in the joint when they walk and sometimes after activity. Some shoes may aggravate this pain. There may or may not be visible changes to the joint and a bunion may or may not be present. Pain in the big toe joint is a sign of ongoing damage, so you should not ignore the pain. Hallux limitus is progressive and early treatment can help prevent future problems.