Treating Your Bunions

Managing your bunion symptoms doesn’t have to be difficult.

Dealing with a bunion? Don’t worry; you aren’t alone. This foot deformity might not be noticeable at first or cause you any issues, but if it bunionscontinues to progress then at some point you might find yourself dealing with bunion swelling and pain. Luckily, our Asheville, NC, podiatrist Dr. Daniel Waldman is here to offer up ways to manage your symptoms and prevent them from flaring up.

Surgery isn't always necessary unless you are dealing with a bunion that is so severe that it affects your daily life. Otherwise, there are conservative treatments for bunions:

Proper Footwear

Our Asheville, NC, foot doctor can help you determine the best types of shoes. Certain shoes can actually make this common foot deformity worse. Here are some rules to follow when it comes to choosing the right shoes,

Do not choose shoes that are too tight. This might seem like an obvious piece of advice but it’s not as obvious as you might think. It’s important to note that a lot of people buy shoes that are a little too tight thinking that there is a “breaking in” period. There is no such thing. If the shoes don’t fit properly the first time you try them then you need to choose a different size or style.

Your toes should also never be bunched up in the shoes you wear. Shoes that have a pointed toe or have a narrow toe bed are more likely to cause symptoms to flare-up since they put pressure on the bunion and also scrunch toes up. Make sure that whatever shoes you are wearing allow your toes the freedom to wiggle and move around.

Shoes should also provide your feet with enough stabilization, cushioning and support. In some instances, you may benefit from getting custom orthotics (shoe inserts) from our podiatrist Dr. Waldman.

If your bunion is severe or isn’t responding to conservative treatment options then it might be time to consider turning to Blue Ridge Foot Centers in Asheville to figure out the next step. Don’t let bunion pain dictate your life. We can help!

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