How To Prevent Bunions

How To Prevent Bunions

Preventing bunions starts with you and your lifestyle.

Whether bunions run in your family or you have trouble parting with those towering heels, you may be concerned about your chances of developing a bunion. The good news is that there are simple measures you can start taking now to reduce your risk. If you are concerned about bunions talk with our Ridgefield, CT, podiatrist Dr. Allan Rosenthal. To reduce your risk here’s what you should do,

Wear Properly Fitted Shoes

While this may sound like an obvious piece of advice, you’d be surprised how many people wear shoes that are old and worn out or that don’t fit their feet properly. If you have shoes that bunch up your toes or put pressure on the joint at the base of the big toe, this can lead to the development of a bunion. Do not buy shoes that are too tight with the hopes of breaking them in. If shoes don’t fit perfectly from the start do not buy them.

Go Shoe Shopping in the Afternoon

Did you know that your feet get bigger throughout the day? This means that as your feet swell this can affect how certain shoes fit. Therefore, if you’re planning to revamp your shoe closet and only purchase shoes that fit you perfectly then you’ll want to wait until the afternoon to go shoe shopping. Also, have an expert at the shoe store measure your feet to help you pick out the right pair.

Say No to High Heels

Yes, high heels and shoes with pointed toes can put a lot of pressure on the big toe joint, which can lead to a bunion. This is why it’s so important to avoid high heels (heels that are higher than 2 inches) and to avoid shoes with pointed toes, which can easily bunch up toes and lead to deformities such as bunions and hammertoes.

Exercise Your Feet

It’s important to keep your feet healthy and strong to also reduce your risk for a bunion. There are a variety of exercises that your Ridgefield, CT, podiatrist would be happy to show you so you can do them daily to strengthen your feet. Toe circles, toe spread-outs and grabbing items with your toes are all ways to improve mobility and strength.

If you are looking for a podiatrist in Ridgefield, CT, who can treat your bunion pain or help you strategize a plan to prevent bunions then call Advanced Foot Care Center at (203) 431-0048 to schedule an evaluation.

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