Just about everyone is familiar with bunions, they are bumps that form on the side of the foot and can sometimes become severely painful. They form due to constant pressure over years that causes the toe to bend inwards and the bump that you see is actually the toe joint protruding. There are a variety of minimally invasive treatments for bunions, but because it is your bone that is deformed the only long-term solution for bunions is surgery by your podiatrist, you can learn about all your options for the treatment of bunions by reaching out to Family Foot & Ankle Associates of Maryland of Olney, Camp Springs/Clinton, Silver Spring, Kensington, Laurel, and Maple Lawn, MD.
Treatment Options
To prevent the condition from worsening you should consider shoes that give your toes plenty of room, gel pads from the drugstore can prevent friction with the side of your shoes for those times you need to wear something less comfortable.
Your doctor can prescribe custom orthotics to improve how your arches are supported, something that can affect how your bunions develop. This can be further improved by maintaining a healthy weight to reduce the stress on your feet.
A splint is also an option that your podiatrist can recommend for relieving the pain associated with a bunion but holding the big toe straight, but as mentioned above the only way to correct a bunion permanently is with bunion surgery. There are many reasons why surgery may be a good option for you, such as if you are suffering from recurring infections or severe pain, but aesthetic reasons are also important.
Visit Your Podiatrist Today
If you want to treat your bunions or have any other foot concerns you can schedule a visit with your local podiatrist at Family Foot & Ankle Associates of Maryland by dialing (301) 924-5044 to reach the Olney, MD, office, (301) 868-7670 for the one in Camp Springs/Clinton, MD, (301) 439-0300 for Silver Spring, MD, (301) 942-8110 for Kensington, MD, and (301) 317-6800 if you want to reach Laurel and Maple Lawn, MD.