With the onset of any major foot ailment or problem, especially one that is causing excruciating pain like bunions, it is important to see your local health care provider or podiatrist as soon as possible. However, if you are not in a hurry or would like to contemplate your treatment options before seeking the counsel of a medical professional, please consider short-term treatment options for your bunion pain relief.
As bunions are a bone deformity of the big toe joint, there are some relief options centered specifically on this joint. Typical short-term treatment solutions include:
- Consider finding wider shoes that may reduce the tension exerted on the sides of your feet, which may pose continue stress to your inflamed bunion.
- Seek physical therapy.
- Consult with your local health care provider or podiatrist about the effectiveness of a cortizone shot injection to relieve the inflammation.
- Ask your local health care provider or podiatrist about the use of a nightsplint, which can better align the position of your foot within your shoes to minimize the amount of contact imposed by the side of your shoes to your bunion.
- Use anti-inflammatory medication that can be found over-the-counter such as any ibuprofen-related item to reduce your swelling and pain.
Of course, these are only some short-term solutions that can be considered if you can tolerate your pain and is not a medical emergency. However, if your bunion problem proves to be a situation of emergency, please contact your local health care provider or podiatrist right away. As always at Advance Foot Care Clinic, we have licensed podiatric professionals that are ready to serve your foot health needs at any time.
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