At Salem Foot and Ankle Specialists, we help patients manage pain from bunions so they can stay active and healthy. If you are dealing with bunions in Salem and Bedford, VA, serving Roanoke, VA, read more about managing bunion pain and call us for help today.

What Caused My Bunion?

The most common cause of bunions is a foot deformity. Certain types of feet are more prone to developing bunions. An issue that exacerbates bunions is wearing shoes that force the toes together. Shoes like high heels or point-toed shoes force the toes together inside the shoe, allowing the bunion on the big toe to grow further.

How Can I Manage Bunion Pain?

The most significant change you can make to manage bunion pain is to wear proper footwear that is comfortable and supportive. Forcing the toes together only worsens the pain and makes the bunion grow more prominent, so choose shoes with a large toe box that gives your toes room to wiggle. Ensure the shoes provide good support for your arches and sufficient cushioning for your heels.

Other precautions you can take to manage pain from bunions are:

• Custom orthotic inserts worn in the shoes help stabilize the bones in your foot to relieve pain as you walk.
• Padding that sticks to the bunion provides extra cushion inside your shoes.
• Icing the bunion several times a day helps reduce pain and inflammation.
• Maintaining a healthy weight lessen stress on the joints and feet.

If you are taking all the right precautions and still suffering from bunion pain, your podiatrist may recommend surgical removal of the bunion. Bunion surgery is a minimally invasive procedure done on an outpatient basis. You can return to your feet soon with a protective boot, but the bone takes about 12 weeks to heal.

Get Help With Your Bunion Now

Bunions are a common complaint at our practice, so stop hobbling around in pain and come to Salem Foot and Ankle Specialists. We can help you manage pain from bunions and recommend surgery if necessary. Contact us for an appointment with Dr. Mahmoud Salem or Dr. Christina Davison in Salem and Bedford, VA, serving Roanoke, VA, at (540) 982-0253.