Preventing Foot Bunions

Bunions are painful bumps on the inside of the foot at the big toe joint. Understanding what causes them gives us a good basis for how to prevent them. They are usually caused by wearing tight shoes or high heels which tend to be narrower. It may also be caused by being born with an abnormal alignment of the bones in your feet.

Now that we understand what causes bunions, we can recommend treatment options. There are several treatment options that can alleviate the symptoms and the treatment options depend on how advanced the bunion is. Treatment options include:

• Wide Toed Shoes
• Wearing Foam or Felt Pads to Protect Bunions
• Shoe Inserts
• Stretching the Calf Muscle for Better Foot Alignment
• Surgery