How To Easily Treat And Prevent Bunions

Changing Shoes

Certain types of footwear often cause bunions, and changing shoes can help prevent them from forming or keep bunions from growing. In particular, shoes that are too tight or narrow are often associated with the development of bunions. Patients who wear high heeled shoes, which are often very narrow in the toe and can pinch toes, are at an increased risk of developing bunions. Patients are advised to wear flat shoes with a wider toe box and to choose shoes that offer proper support. In a properly fitted shoe, the toe box should be wide enough so the patient can wiggle their toes. Shoe fabrics with some flexibility, such as canvas, knit, or soft leather, are recommended. In addition, choosing a shoe with arch support and a sole that is neither rigid nor flimsy will help in relieving bunion symptoms. If shoes with heels are worn, the heel should ideally be no more than two inches high.

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