When you have a bunion, you may be dreading putting on shoes. You may be hesitant about standing and walking too. In fact, bunions can impact your life. Fortunately, your podiatrist can help you get relief from bunion pain.
The podiatrists at Family Foot & Ankle Associates Of Maryland provide comprehensive podiatry services, including bunion treatment. They have several convenient office locations in Olney, Camp Springs/Clinton, Silver Spring, Kensington, Laurel, and Maple Lawn, MD, to help you and your feet feel better.
Bunions can develop due to a genetic bone abnormality that forces the big toe joint to protrude outward. The joint rubs against the inside of a shoe, causing irritation and inflammation. Eventually, a bunion can form. Women are more prone to bunion formation because women often wear narrow, pointed-toe shoes, which force the toes together.
Small bunions may not cause any painful symptoms. You may be able to treat them at home if you:
- Apply ice to the bunion to reduce swelling
- Tape the bunion to add support
- Wear pads inside your shoes to cushion the bunion
Large bunions can often be very painful and involve a significant amount of bone. Large bunions should be treated by an expert – your podiatrist. At Family Foot & Ankle Associates of Maryland, your podiatrist may recommend:
- Removing corns and calluses to eliminate friction
- Custom-made orthotics or footwear to help realign your feet
- Stretching and physical therapy to help with joint flexibility
- Night splints and other devices to realign your foot and toe
- Surgical removal of the bunion, known as a bunionectomy
How You Can Find Out More About Bunion Treatment
To learn more about the prevention and treatment of bunions, talk with the experts – your podiatrists at Family Foot & Ankle Associates Of Maryland. You can reach them by calling:
- Silver Spring, MD, at (301) 439-0300
- Kensington, MD, at (301) 942-8110
- Camp Springs, MD, at (301) 868-7670
- Olney, MD, at (301) 924-5044
- Laurel, MD, at (301) 317-6800
- Maple Lawn, MD, at (301) 317-6800
Call today.