The Role of Footwear in Preventing and Managing Bunions
- posted: Sep. 02, 2024
Bunions are painful and ugly. They are also a common foot condition. Did you know your footwear has a lot to do with whether you will develop a bunion? The podiatrists at Idaho Foot & Ankle Associates provide a wide range of podiatry services, including the treatment of bunions. They have three convenient office locations in Boise, Nampa, and Meridian, ID.
What You Need To Know About Bunions
Bunions are caused by a genetic bone deformity in your foot, which causes the big toe joint to point outward. Wearing the wrong shoes can cause this joint to rub against the inside of your shoe, causing irritation, inflammation, and bunion formation.
When choosing the right footwear to prevent bunions, look for footwear that has:
- A wide toe box with plenty of room for your toes to move
- A rounded toe, and avoid narrow, pointy shoes
- A comfortable heel, and avoid high heels, which can push the toes forward
You can also help prevent bunions if you:
- Wear inserts inside your shoes for added support
- Visit your podiatrist for custom-fit orthotics to give your feet support
You may be able to treat small, non-painful bunions at home. It’s helpful to:
- Place ice on your bunion to reduce swelling and pain
- Tape the bunion and your foot with athletic tape to add support and cushion
- Wear inserts or bunion pads in your shoes to cushion the bunion
- Take over-the-counter pain and anti-inflammatory medication
It’s best to visit your podiatrist for larger, painful bunions for treatment. Your podiatrist will thoroughly examine your foot and may recommend imaging to determine the level of bone involvement. To treat the bunion, your podiatrist may recommend:
- Removing corns and calluses
- Night splints to help realign your toe
- Custom-fit orthotics and footwear
- Stretching and physical therapy exercises
- Surgical removal, known as a bunionectomy
Want To Know More About Bunions?
To learn more about the role of footwear in preventing bunions, call the podiatrists at Idaho Foot & Ankle Associates. You can reach them at:
- Boise, ID, by calling (208) 327-0627
- Nampa, ID, by calling (208) 463-1660
- Meridian, ID, by calling (208) 888-9876
Call today.
- posted: Sep. 02, 2024
Bunions are painful and ugly. They are also a common foot condition. Did you know your footwear has a lot to do with whether you will develop a bunion? The podiatrists at Idaho Foot & Ankle Associates provide a wide range of podiatry services, including the treatment of bunions. They have three convenient office locations in Boise, Nampa, and Meridian, ID.
What You Need To Know About Bunions
Bunions are caused by a genetic bone deformity in your foot, which causes the big toe joint to point outward. Wearing the wrong shoes can cause this joint to rub against the inside of your shoe, causing irritation, inflammation, and bunion formation.
When choosing the right footwear to prevent bunions, look for footwear that has:
- A wide toe box with plenty of room for your toes to move
- A rounded toe, and avoid narrow, pointy shoes
- A comfortable heel, and avoid high heels, which can push the toes forward
You can also help prevent bunions if you:
- Wear inserts inside your shoes for added support
- Visit your podiatrist for custom-fit orthotics to give your feet support
You may be able to treat small, non-painful bunions at home. It’s helpful to:
- Place ice on your bunion to reduce swelling and pain
- Tape the bunion and your foot with athletic tape to add support and cushion
- Wear inserts or bunion pads in your shoes to cushion the bunion
- Take over-the-counter pain and anti-inflammatory medication
It’s best to visit your podiatrist for larger, painful bunions for treatment. Your podiatrist will thoroughly examine your foot and may recommend imaging to determine the level of bone involvement. To treat the bunion, your podiatrist may recommend:
- Removing corns and calluses
- Night splints to help realign your toe
- Custom-fit orthotics and footwear
- Stretching and physical therapy exercises
- Surgical removal, known as a bunionectomy
Want To Know More About Bunions?
To learn more about the role of footwear in preventing bunions, call the podiatrists at Idaho Foot & Ankle Associates. You can reach them at:
- Boise, ID, by calling (208) 327-0627
- Nampa, ID, by calling (208) 463-1660
- Meridian, ID, by calling (208) 888-9876
Call today.