Which Bunion Treatment Is Right for Me

If you are suffering with bunions, there are treatments that can help. Throughout the day, bunions can rub against the inside of your shoes bunionsand become inflamed, causing pain and discomfort. The good news is you do not have to endure bunion pain or discomfort. A podiatrist can recommend the right bunion treatment for you. At Blue Ridge Foot Centers, Dr. Daniel Waldman is your podiatrist for the treatment of bunions in Asheville, NC.

How Bunions Develop

Bunions are likely to develop when the joint connecting the big toe to the base of the foot slips out of place. When the joint is out of place it causes the big toe to shift toward the other toes, pushing the bone near the toe joint outward. The protruding bone on the side of the foot forms a bunion. The inflammation and irritation caused by the friction from bunions rubbing against the inside of the shoes often leads to discomfort and pain.

Bunion Treatments

Several options exist for the treatment of bunions. Some treatments alleviate the pain and discomfort caused by bunions, while other treatments correct the positioning of the toe joint. In Asheville, bunion treatment is available at Blue Ridge Foot Centers where Dr. Waldman can recommend an optimal treatment approach for you. Available bunion treatments include:

  • Wearing protective padding to cushion the foot and reduce friction
  • Performing foot exercises to improve joint functioning
  • Wearing orthotic shoe inserts to stabilize the toe joint
  • Wearing a splint at night to realign the toe joint
  • Removal of corns and calluses on the foot
  • Surgical removal of bunions

Wearing shoes that fit properly and have plenty of room so the toes and feet are not squished can also help by minimizing the friction and rubbing that causes inflammation and irritation. Bunions do not go away on their own so it is important to seek treatment from a medical professional, such as a podiatrist.

You do not have to continue struggling with the pain and discomfort of bunions. Many treatment options are available and a podiatrist can help determine which bunion treatment is right for you. To the treatment of bunions in Asheville, schedule an appointment with Dr. Waldman, a board-certified podiatrist who is an expert in the latest minimal incision techniques and teaches surgery nationally and internationally, by calling Blue Ridge Foot Centers at (828) 254-5371 and visiting our website at blueridgefoot.com. Dr. Waldman is board-certified and also teaches other foot surgeons from around the world on the latest minimal incision surgery techniques at medical conferences.

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