A hallux valgus is the most common disorder of the foot.Bunions occur when bone or tissue on your big toe moves out of place.Women are more likely to develop bunions because of narrow shoes, hindfoot malalignment and heredity.In patients with inflammatory conditions, the deformity is also seen.A lump or a bunion can be caused by pressure and abnormal motion on the joint.Your big toe carries so much of your weight when you walk, run, or play sports that it can result in constant pain if you have bunions on your feet.You can reduce the pain by adjusting your shoes, wearing bunion splints, and doing home care.You can use massage and foot stretches to help relieve your bunions.Bunions can be treated with surgery.If your bunions become too painful, you may want to have them removed.
Step 1: There are shoes that have a wide toe box.
You can relieve the pressure on your bunions by wearing shoes that have a wide, flexible sole.There should be enough space in the toe box to fit the bunion without it rubbing against the shoe.Soft leather shoes, athletic shoes and sandals are ideal as they provide support and space for your bunions.If you wear heels, try to keep them low, no higher than an inch off the ground.The heel of your shoes should be snug and stay that way when you walk.If you want to walk comfortably with your bunions, avoid pointed, narrow shoes or slip on shoes.If you have shoes that you like but can't wear due to your bunions, you can use stretchers in the shoes to make them less narrow.If the shoes support your feet well, you should do this.
Step 2: You should buy shoes that fit your feet.
There is a myth that your feet don't grow after you reach adulthood.As your arches flatten over time, your feet can get bigger and wider.You should ask a sales associate to make sure the shoes are not too narrow for your feet.They can measure your feet and help you find the right size.Walk around in the store to make sure the shoes don't pinch or squeeze your toes.The front of the shoe should have enough room for your bunions.
Step 3: Put your shoes in the correct position.
The bones in your feet can be realigned with the use of orthotics.They can make your bunions less painful by decreasing the amount of pressure on them.At your local drugstore or pharmacy, you can buy orthotics over-the-counter.You can get a prescription from your doctor.The type of support you need can be provided by prescription orthotics, which are custom made for your feet.It's important to keep in mind that orthotics are usually a short term solution to foot pain.If your bunions continue to be painful, you may need to have them removed.
Step 4: Put tape on your bunions.
If you tape your big toe with medical tape it will form a splint.If you want to help with the alignment, you can buy special splints that are worn over the top of your foot and big toe.Only your doctor can tell you how to use a splint.moleskin or gel-filled pads can be used to protect your bunions from rubbing on your shoe.You can get the pads over the counter or online.Some pads stay on your foot with a small loop over your toe, while others stick right to the bunions.
Step 5: It's a good idea to ice your bunions.
The big toe joint can be swollen due to the bunion.An ice pack can be applied several times a day.It is possible to offer temporary relief by icing your bunions.The bag of frozen vegetables should be wrapped in a cloth.20 minutes at a time is how long it will take to apply it to your bunions.After a long day of standing or walking, you should elevate your feet.If you have bunions, this will help to reduce inflammation on your feet.
Step 6: Take them over the counter.
You can relieve some of the pain caused by your bunions by taking over the counter pain killers.Follow the directions on the label.Taking OTC painkillers is only a short term solution for your pain.You may need to have your bunions removed if they become too painful.
Step 7: You can massage your feet with your hands.
You can use your hands to massage your feet.Massaging your feet can help to loosen the tight muscles around your bunions and on your big toe.Use your thumbs to massage beneath the mounds of your toes.This will help to loosen the tension in this spot.You can massage from the base of your big toe.You can massage the little toe side of your foot with your fingers.Put your fingers between your toes.You might need to wiggle your fingers to get between your toes.Use your hands to loosen the toes.
Step 8: Do arch lifts.
Arch lifts at home can stretch your arches.It will help to strengthen and stretch your arches.You can do the exercise on the mat.Stand with your feet hip width apart.Lift all ten toes and stretch them upward.Slowly lower them down.Keep your big toe on the ground by raising your small toes.Place your big toe on the ground.The big toe mound and inner heel should be ground down.Your arch will be lifted and strong by this.
Step 9: Try toe stretching.
You can do toe stretches by moving your toes up and down.This will help strengthen your toe joints.Lift and extend your big toe a number of times.If you want to push a button in front of your toe, extend it forward.When you do this many times, you may notice that the muscles that run from your inner arch to your big toe are starting to ache.This is a sign that you want to work the abductor hallucis.Lift your toes and extend them out and down toward the ground.This is done several times.Spread your middle toes out by lifting them.You should only extend your big toes and little toe toward the ground.
Step 10: Low-impact exercises can be done.
Walking, swimming, or stationary biking are low impact exercises that will help you avoid bunions.High impact activities like running, martial arts, or contact sports will not irritate your bunions as much as these activities.If your bunions become less painful and uncomfortable over time, you may be able to resume high-impact activities and exercises.
Step 11: If your bunions don't improve within a year, consider surgery.
If your bunions cause you frequent pain and get worse within a year, then surgery is a last resort.If the bunion is causing other foot issues and negatively affecting the second toe on your foot, it's a good idea to have surgery.Though surgery is the only way to get rid of your bunions, they can grow back if your feet are not in proper shoes.If you don't wear correctly fitted shoes after surgery, your bunions will return.If you want to have surgery, ask about injections to reduce swelling and inflamation.You should always remember that surgery is a last resort.Before choosing, try to exhaust all other options.
Step 12: Discuss your surgical options with your doctor.
Depending on the severity of your bunions, you can have a variety of surgical options to treat them.The bones in your feet can be held in place with pins, wires, or screws by your surgeon.osteotomy is the most common type of surgery.This procedure involves cutting and removing bone from your toe.The bone inside your big toe will be realigned by the surgeon.If your big toe is too big due to the bunion, your surgeon may recommend arthrodesis.There are two bones in your big toe joint.You cannot wear high heels after this procedure because of the limited movement of your big toe.The majority of bunion surgeries are done under general anesthesia.Before you go under, your surgeon should give you an outline of the procedure.
Step 13: Allow time for recovery.
Your foot can be swollen for up to three months after surgery.To heal your foot, you will need to rest it and use crutches.You might have to wear a cast and shoes that are specially made to allow you to walk on your heels.You can go back to wearing normal shoes after your foot heals.To prevent your bunions from appearing again, you should always wear supportive shoes.