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Bunions are one of the most common foot deformities that cause terrible inconvenience to daily life. In this blog, we will share with you some conservative at-home treatments for bunion pain relief, before having to opt for surgery. Did you know bunions tend to be more common for women than men? Many people suffer because of wearing shoes that place pressure on the bunion bump. Although tight-fitting dress shoes have been thought to be a cause it is thought the be from other factors. Pregnancy because of increased ligamentous laxity and women may inherit the foot mechanics that lead to the problem. At our Fort Collins clinical location<\/a> we have seen a number of patients with bunion issues and helped relieve their pain.<\/p>\n A bunion, also known as hallux abducto valgus, is the misalignment of the great toe. As part of the deformity, the great toe begins to deviate towards the second two, and this is followed by an increased enlargement of the first metatarsal at the base of the joint. The first metatarsal bone then starts to shift away from the second metatarsal bone, causing serious misalignment. This is responsible for most of the swelling in the big toe knuckle.<\/p>\n Misalignments will create a large prominence by the great toe joint, thus making the foot wider and more difficult to fit into shoes. The great toe may also rub against the second toe, causing severe and continuous pain.<\/p>\n Treatments for bunion pain<\/a>: At-home remedies to try<\/p>\n Orthotics<\/strong><\/p>\n Many podiatrists will use orthotics on a conservative basis, especially if the bunion is in its early stage – as patients are more likely to get bunion pain relief this way. The orthotics can help stabilize and support the great toe joint and redistribute weight more evenly. They may also biomechanically slow down the progression of the deformity.<\/p>\n Podiatrists have training in biomechanics and believe in placing the foot in what is called its \u201cneutral point non-weight bearing\u201d position. This means we place the foot where it should be, not where it is when bearing weight. A digital scan is used to capture this foot position. The patient will get a very precisely made orthotic that will have the potential to provide maximum benefit.<\/p>\n Scanning of the foot to get a digital 3-D model of a patient’s foot at our Fort Collins and Broomfield clinic<\/a> to address common foot problems like bunions.<\/p>\nWhat is a bunion?<\/h3>\n
What causes bunions?<\/h3>\n
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It is a popular notion that shoe gear is the primary reason one develops a bunion. However, most foot specialists agree that improper foot mechanics from inherited foot type plays a larger role. In fact, it has been noted in some cultures such as tribes in Africa and New Guinea, that shoes are rarely worn, yet bunions are still present within the populations. You may hear, \u201cMy mom had bunions and now I do too!\u201d, as a pretty common phrase that goes around.<\/p>\nWhy do bunions hurt?<\/h3>\n
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What your podiatrist may do for bunion pain relief<\/h3>\n