Bunions are a foot deformity that are characterized by a large bump on the side of the foot at the base of the big toe. While bunions can be painless, they can sometimes cause your feet to feel sore and can rub against the sides of your shoes, causing blisters to form. Dr. Florin Costache and Dr. Lorry Melnick at Cherry Creek Foot & Ankle Clinic in Denver, CO, can explain what commonly causes bunions and how they can be managed.
What Causes Bunions?
Bunions can cause discomfort and can make it difficult to wear your favorite pair of shoes if they rub up against the bunion. It’s important to understand the causes of bunions and work with our podiatrist to make changes to either prevent bunions from happening or learn how to manage pain from bunions.
The most common cause of bunions is wearing shoes that are too tight. This can distort the shape of your foot and cause bunions to begin to form. Bunions aren’t hereditary but can run in families. This is often due to faulty foot structures that are hereditary. Some common issues that cause bunions include flat feet or pronated feet.
It’s important to wear shoes that are properly fitted to your feet and aren’t squeezing your toes or are too tight. Your shoes should also provide the proper support needed for your specific foot structure. This might mean using orthotics to help cushion your feet and stabilize the position of your foot. You should also be sure to stretch your foot out daily and perform exercises to strengthen muscles within your feet.
Contact Our Podiatrists Today
Bunions can be irritating to deal with and it’s important that you’re able to identify what could be attributing to your bunions and what you can do to manage those issues. Contact Dr. Florin Costache and Dr. Lorry Melnick at Cherry Creek Foot & Ankle Clinic in Denver, CO, to learn more about bunions. Call (201) 613-2957 today.
