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Bunion Conditions and Treatments For Pain
Foot Condition - Bunion
A bunion (hallux valgus) is a growth of the big toe joint. Frequently, bunions cause that joint to bulge out, pushing the big toe to point towards the second toe.
A minor bunion may not cause many symptoms and treating them as you see early signs of bunions can help you prevent further complications.
Common Causes of Bunions
Bunion causes are varied and include some of the following:
- Improperly fitting footwear, including pointy or narrow-toed shoes and heels, can cause bunions. They can also cause a bunion on pinky toe, known as Tailor’s Bunion.
- Overpronation (foot rolls inward) can cause a bunion to form.
- Diseases such as lupus and arthritis, particularly rheumatoid arthritis, can cause bunions on feet.
- Genetics may play a part in if you develop bunions. But bunion prevention is possible by wearing proper shoes with enough width at the toes and taking care of issues such as overpronation.
Some Bunion Symptoms
While some do not experience any symptoms other than the growth itself, others can experience some or all of the following:
- Pain at the toe joint growth, especially when wearing shoes that might be too tight.
- Toe joint inflammation.
- Toe joint stiffness in more advanced cases.
- The little toes may start moving into hammer or claw positions.
- Corns or Callus under the big toe joint or pads of the feet.
Bunion Treatments
Bunion treatments vary based on the severity and placement of your bunions. Expert LMC Chiropodists assess a variety of medical factors to provide the best option(s). Some of the options include, bunion aligners, orthotics, and proper footwear.
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Bunion Aligners
Bunion aligners help straighten the big toe to slow down further bunion growth, allowing you to move more easily. Aligners can be easy to wear in shoes, or some can be worn at night in bed. They are often needed in conjunction with footwear and custom orthotics.
Orthotics
Custom-made orthotics for bunions aid to support the foot in a more optimal position. Orthotics are a long-term solution to slow down bunion progression and may also be prescribed after surgery to help control and correct the foot mechanics that originally caused the problem.
Proper Footwear
Essential to bunion treatment, wearing shoes to keep your feet stable is important. LMC Chiropodists often recommend therapeutic and orthopaedic shoes to create stability. Wearing properly fitting shoes with enough width will help reduce the chance of a bunion reforming.
Why Choose LMC
We are part of one of Canada’s largest teams of Medical Specialists and treat the most complex foot conditions, such as diabetic wounds, daily. It makes simple cases such as bunions, heel pain (plantar fasciitis) and plantar warts easily handled by our experts.
Trail Blazers
LMC Healthcare has one of the largest research divisions in North America, Centricity Research. Our Chiropodists (Footcare Specialists) have the opportunity to participate in cutting-edge foot health research and new treatment approaches.
Members of the Approved Provider Network (APN)
LMC Healthcare is one of a handful of the most skilled and trusted footcare providers included in the APN. It allows us to be exclusive providers for various hospitals and insurance companies in Ontario.
Collaborative and Convenient Approach
While a referral is not required to see our Chiropodists, we keep your family physician informed every step of the way with assessment and treatment summaries.
You also never have to wait long for an appointment! We have eight easily accessible locations in Ontario. Brampton, Vaughan, Oakville, Scarborough, Etobicoke, Midtown Toronto, Barrie, Ottawa, with more coming soon.
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