Root Care
Tools to relieve bunions, hammertoes, and foot pain, and restore your feet’s natural strength.
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ROOTS Care · Foot care
Give your feet space, movement, and care
Your feet are your foundation, your support, and your balance. Take care of them.
EXERCISE MANUALS AND GUIDES
Download them for free before you get started.
User manual
How to use each tool, how long to use it, how to care for it, and what precautions to take.
Exercise guide · Spacers
Step-by-step exercises to activate and strengthen your toes with the spacers.
Exercise Guide · Ball
Massage and acupressure routine to relieve the sole of the foot.
Resistance band exercises
Exercises for working the big toe with the band included with the toe separators.
Important: Roots Care tools are a supplement and do not replace diagnosis or treatment by a professional. If you have a pre-existing condition, consult your podiatrist or physiotherapist. Do not use toe separators or a band while sleeping, avoid narrow-toed footwear while using them, and stop using them if you notice severe pain, swelling, persistent tingling, or changes in the color of your toes. For children, use them only under professional supervision.
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Yes, as a complement. The spacers and corrective strap guide the big toe into its natural position and strengthen the muscles that support it, relieving pressure on the bunion and helping slow its progression. Combined with wide-toe-box footwear, they deliver much better results. They do not eliminate an already formed bony bunion.
Toe separators are an active tool: they’re worn barefoot or with socks while moving or exercising to work the muscles. Spacers are passive: they’re worn inside barefoot shoes for longer periods to maintain space between the toes. Ideally, use both.
Many people with pain in the forefoot notice relief when they create space between their toes, as this reduces compression of the metatarsals and nerves. Start by wearing spacers for short periods and complement them with a plantar massage using the ball. If the pain is severe or persistent, consult a professional.
Yes. Gradually separating and stretching the toes and strengthening the foot muscles helps restore mobility. If your toes are very stiff or overlapping, start with the Soft Toe Spacers.
Start with 5-10 minutes a day (2-5 minutes with the ball) and gradually increase the time if there is no discomfort. Toe separators are recommended for up to about 60 minutes per session; spacers can be worn longer inside shoes. You can find the full instructions in the user manual.
If your toes have good mobility, start with the Toe Separators. If they overlap a lot, are stiff, or you have sensitive feet, start with the Soft Spacers. The ADVANCED are for when you already have experience.
We do not recommend sleeping with toe separators or the corrective band. Use them while you are awake so you can notice how your foot responds.
Separators and spacers have their own size guides: check the separator size guide and the spacer size guide before purchasing.