Treatment Options for Bunions – There is Help!

 Let’s face it – our feet aren’t always in the greatest of shape. Years of wear and tear, wearing poor-fitting shoes, lack of preventative care, and inheriting feet prone to problems can all lead to a number of conditions and injuries. What do yours look like? Do you have bony bumps sticking out the side of your foot? If so, you most likely have bunions, a very common foot problem that shouldn’t be ignored.

Whether this deformity is just beginning or you have been watching it worsen over time, take action before it becomes a debilitating situation. Bunions are progressive, meaning they get worse over time, but the right decisions can stop this train from moving down the track too quickly. We encourage our patients to be proactive with their foot health and we have many treatment options that can help with bunion pain and stop their progression.

The first thing you can do is to evaluate your footwear. Wear shoes that are roomy and that won’t squish your toes to high heaven. Ladies, high heels are huge culprits for aggravating a bunion problem. Just look at celebrity Victoria Beckham’s feet! We can also provide you with padding and taping that can reduce the stress on your bunion and keep feet in a normal position. We have exercises that will help joints stay flexible, nighttime splints and custom orthotics. The latter are shoe inserts that slip right inside your shoes to stabilize your foot in a normal position. Lastly, if your bunions are severe, we can discuss surgical options that could eliminate your foot pain and bring your feet back to normal.

With so many treatment options, don’t suffer one more day with bunion pain or allow them to worsen. Contact Dr. Jeffrey Bowman at Houston Foot Specialists for help. Call our office in Houston, TX at (713) 467-8886 to make an appointment today.