One main problem I see many women coming into the office is bunions. Bunions are often described as a bump on the side of the big toe. The visible bump actually reflects the change in the bony framework of the front part of the foot. With a bunion, the big toe leans toward the second toe more, rather than pointing straight ahead. This change throws the bones out of alignment producing the bunion’s “bump.”
Although wearing inappropriate shoes that crowd the toes won’t actually cause bunions in the first place, it sometimes makes the deformity become progressively worse. In other words, sometimes wearing these types of shoes could cause you to experience the symptoms of the bunion sooner.
Bunion symptoms include:
- Pain or soreness at the site
- pain from wearing shoes that crowd your toes
- Calluses on the big toe or sores between the toes
- Restricted motion of the toe
- A burning sensation after pressure on the bunion
There are many different surgical and non-surgical treatments for bunions. Please contact my office at (615) 220-8788 or visit our website at www.neufoot.com to make an appointment and find out more information about bunions
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