Bunions!*
RELIEF FOR BUNION PAIN
Bunions develop via long-term irritation (inflammation) from arthritis, poorly fitting shoes, and heredity, any of which can cause this joint at the base of the big toe to thicken and enlarge. This causes the bones of the big toe to angle in toward the second toe, and leads to an often painful lump of bone which forms at the outside-edge base of the big toe. People with flat feet and laxity in their ligaments are prone to developing bunions, as well as those in professions which place excessive stress on the feet, such as ballet dancers. Bunions may be followed by painful calluses, resulting from a changed foot balance.
Most bunions are treatable without surgery, and foot specialists emphasize that
prevention is always best. To minimize the chance of developing a bunion, choose
shoes that accommodate the shape of your feet; many bunions are caused by
ill-fitting shoes, which may be short, tight, or sharply pointed. As well, avoid
high-heeled shoes, a major contributor to the development of bunions.
If you are
developing a bunion, wear shoes that are roomy enough not to put pressure on it,
which should help with a large amount of the pain associated with a bunion.
Shoes can be stretched professionally, and you can also try adding protective
padding to cushion the area, such as a non-medicated bunion pad which fits
around the bony lump. If bunions are left untreated, they can lead to the risk
of serious infection.
Surgery, while an effective intervention for the treatment of bunions, usually
requires a 6- to 8-week recovery period during which crutches are usually
required for aid in mobility.
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