Bunion is a painful inflammation or bony bump that develops on the base of the big toe. It is usually caused by continuous use of tight shoes. Smaller bunions also develop on the joints of the other fingers of the toe.The problem of bunions can be prevented by wearing comfortable foot wears. Even wearing sandals instead of tight and high heeled shoes is found to be useful in preventing the formation of bunion.
When a person’s leg is injured or an inherited bone structure results in the big toe being pushed toward the other toes on the foot. This may again result in painful toe which causes difficulties in walking; exercising etc… here we are discussing some curing measures. Try these out…
Practice walking barefoot
If any of your parents have bunions, then there is a probability for you to get inherited bunion. So instead of wearing tight shoes try to walk in barefoot for more time as you can. Walking barefoot strengthens your toes and it will give more effect if you walk on sand.
Use proper shoes
If you wear bunion alleviating shoes, instead of normal shoes, it will give better result.
Barefoot shoes are now available which helps you to flex to toes freely. Care must be taken while selecting shoes that they should be at your right size.
We can avoid chances for bunion
Constrictive shoes which are used in ballet dancing may lead to bunions. If the shoes are not suiting, then avoid it as well as avoid activities that may cause bunions.
Do foot exercises
Try some foot exercises which can slow or even halt the progression of your bunion.
Some of the exercises are:
- Stretch your big toe by using your fingers to pull your big toe into proper alignment with the rest of your toes.
- Repeat stretching the rest of your toes by simply pointing them straight ahead for 10 seconds, and now curl them under for 10 seconds.
- Repeat flexing your toes by pressing it against the floor or a wall until they are bent back. Hold them for 10 seconds, then release.
- Increase grip with your toes by practice picking up a towel or any cloth with your toes, dropping it, and then picking it up again.
Wear a bunion pad
Bunion pad will help you to alleviate pain and direct your toe back to the proper direction
Tape your foot
Tape your foot and toes into a normal alignment position so that your toes may adapt to the normal position after a week or two. Take medical assistance if needed.
Relieve the pain
- Soak your feet in warm water for twenty minutes. You will be relieved from pain temporarily.
- Apply an ice pack to the toe and this can effectively reduce the pain.
- At severe conditions, take medicines as per the instruction of a medical professional.
A flexible bunion splint such as “Bunion-Aid” has been scientifically proven for mild to moderate bunions.
For Severe bunions
Consult a physician
For worse cases, always get medical help.
Prescribed medication for pain
Always follow doctor’s instruction to get relieved from pain. Sometimes a prescribed medication may work.
If nothing works, better to take a surgery and correct the bunion.
Try these methods and do surgery only when exercises and medicines won’t work for you.
Natural cures for bunions
Most bunions subside on their own by changing to a comfortable footwear and does not require any medical treatment. Bunions effectively respond to natural remedies at home
It is one of the effective herbal remedies for providing relief from bunion. Chamomile contains anti-inflammatory properties that help shrink the size of the bunionand providerelief pain that is associated with the bunion. Chamomile tea can be consumed regularly or used tea bags can be directly applied on the bunions for instant relief.
This has anti-inflammatory properties which help in the treatment of bunions. Calendula is available in compounds and ointments which can be applied on the bunions thrice a day for three weeks.
Turmeric contains capsaicin which helps to reduce inflammation and pain of the bunions. A spoon of turmeric can also be drank with water as a natural inflammatory.
This is found to be beneficial in giving relief f