I once read an argument that we are not unhealthy until we have no pain. Apparently the bunions in our feet did not get the memo. Bunions result from swelling around the first joint of the big toe. The toe starts to bend inwards causing the other toes to compact.
Surgery is the most major treatment for bunions, and should be the last treatment option. It is possible for complications such as calluses and corns to pop up (ouch!). Also, there is no guarantee of a hundred percent bunion recovery.
The bunion pad is one less drastic option and involves a comfortable and soft foam pad. The pad protects the region near the ball of your foot, which is where bunions can exist.
There is also the bunion splint. It makes your big toe more pliable, allows your toes to spread out, and distributes pressure more evenly among all of your toes.
What should you do if your bunions get red, inflamed and painful? No, you should not call 9-11. But you can apply ice directly onto the painful joint. Simultaneously, elevate your foot onto a stool to help speed up bunion recovery.
Fortunately, several types of treatments exist for bunions. While surgery is arguably the most effective method, you can consider others beforehand.
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