Treating Bunions: What You Need to Know

Bunions are painful, bony bumps that develop on the inside of the feet near the joint in the big toe or near the base of the little toe. Several treatment options are available for bunions depending on their severity and how they affect a person’s quality of life. When a bunion develops, it can change the shape of the foot. The bone joint begins to stick out, forming the bunion. It can be excruciatingly painful and cause nerve damage in the big toe if it's big enough. This article will discuss the treatment options associated with early bunions (or bunionettes) as well as complementary therapies and surgical options for those with severe and debilitating bunions.Bunions and Overlapping Toes First-Line Treatment for Early Bunions (and Bunionettes) Bunions do not go away on their own, so finding a therapy that helps to relieve symptoms is the best way to treat yours. The first-line treatment for bunions does not act as a cure but can relieve some of the symptoms. Typically, treatment foc...