Bunions
Bunions
A Bunion is a bony protrusion that forms on the joint at the base of the big toe. Bunions can also form on the 5th toe (known as a Talar’s Bunion).
Bunions in the big toe form because the big toe shifts to the side towards the smaller toes, causing the joint at the base of the toe to protrude.
The skin over the Bunion can become red and the joint may hurt to walk or stand on. Bunions can occur for several reasons with the most common being...
- Wearing tight, narrow shoes
- The shape of your foot
- A foot deformity
- A medical condition such as arthritis
Bunions are generally a biomechanical issue caused by how you walk.
A Sarah Sweeney Podiatrist can explain how to prevent bunions from worsening and how to reduce the pain and can provide solutions. One example of a solution is custom orthotics. Orthotics cannot correct a bunion, but they can help relieve pain in the big toe joint and slow its progression.
Conditions like flat feet can put more pressure on your bunion, and custom orthotics can redistribute the pressure.
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