Dr. Zwiebel spends time taking an accurate history of your bunion symptoms to determine the underlying cause. He also examines your foot to determine whether your bunions have caused secondary conditions, such as corns and calluses, that may need treatment, too.
Lifestyle-related remedies for bunions include:
- Better-fitting shoes with lower heels and more toe space
- Bunion pads and toe pads to alleviate pressure on the MTP and other toes
- Custom-designed orthotics that reposition and support your toes
- Applying ice or heat to bunion to manage pain and swelling
-Medications that control swelling
If your bunions are large, painful, caused by an underlying deformity, or don’t respond to first-line adjustments, Dr. Zwiebel may recommend bunion surgery.