2006-12-10 01:20:48 · 5 answers · asked by nr4428 1 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
Once again everyone is trying to push you into the operating room. Bunions are often times a result of abnormal foot mechanics or improper shoe wear. You could try a pad between your 1st and 2nd toe which will help improve alignment and decrease stress to the structures of the joint. Make sure that you have proper fitting shoe wear. It should be very comfortable around the toes and not feel tight. There should not be a break in time for the shoes/sneakers - they should feel comfortable right away. I would recommend that you consult with a Physical Therapist and/or a podiatrist if you continue to have problems. Early intervention will help prevent you from having surgery and lead to very good outcomes.
2006-12-10 12:27:45 · answer #1 · answered by Dan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wear shoes with plenty of toe room. Go barefoot as much as possible. If possible, get custom made shoes.
Elevate your foot and ice your big toe if the bunion is red and sore. Put the ice on for 20 minutes, every hour, until the bunion feels less painful. Do not apply ice directly; always use an ice pack, ice bag or compress.
Bunion pads from the drugstore may help.
Avoid activity that increases the pain, such as standing for long periods.
These links should help.
2006-12-10 01:33:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
there's a sparkling orthotic you will get to assist cut back the dimensions of bunions. you additionally can get bunion cushions, yet maximum severe, you will possibly desire to ease extremely some the stress off that joint, and have right outfitted footwear, with the two a stretch leather-based, mess or deerskin which will take the stress off the bunion.
2016-10-14 09:40:46 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Surgery gives the best results for severe bunions. For the meantime, the simplest remedy I can suggest is for you to get bigger or made to order shoes for more comfort. Avoid pointed shoes which will aggravate your proble.
2006-12-10 01:24:44 · answer #4 · answered by Rene B 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
There really isn't too much you can do for bunions except have them removed by surgery which is what i had to do..........and it really hurt, plus now my feet are all scarred and still hurt but i got an infection.............if you decide to get surgery be SURE and get a good foot doctor.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-12-10 01:50:32 · answer #5 · answered by VICTORIA L 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋