2013年 11月 24日
What Is Foot Orthotics And How Do They Work? |
Bunions may be treated by a change in your footwear, extra padding and shielding or orthotics which can be fitted by your Podiatrist. Also resting your foot and applying ice to the affected area. You can get bunion spacers, toe separators, and bunion splints. These treatments help with the symptoms but do not correct the deformity, only surgery may be necessary if the deformity is severe. But you will need an x-ray first to see the extent of the deformity. Surgery involves removing of the bony enlargement on the side of your foot, realigning and straightening of the big toe, also correcting any abnormal misalignment of your toe. Bunions are a progressive disorder. A bunion is an enlargement or bump on the inside of the big toe joint. They usually begin as the big toe moves toward the smaller toes. The enlargement makes the big toe joint stick out further on the side, and forces the big toe to curve in closer to the other toes. Women are affected by this condition mainly due to high-heeled, pointy-toed shoes which cramp the air causing problems to your feet. Bunions result from inflammation and thickening of the bursa (fluid-filled sac in the connective tissue) and cause abnormal bone formation and misalignment of the toe. If it is a symptom of diabetic neuropathy, then suitable medicines are given for controlling blood glucose. Additionally, other medicines are also given to provide relief from pain and numbness. Those who have Mortons neuroma are advised to give rest to their feet completely. Besides, massaging of the feet and wearing of low heeled shoes with soft soles ensure faster recovery from the problem. If these measures do not yield results, then surgery is conducted for the removal of neuroma. Doctors first try to treat bunions with non surgical treatment. It involves pain killers, wearing of comfortable shoes, and use of shoe inserts. The insoles are usually removable in an orthopedic shoe so that you can insert your own orthotic arch supports or superfeet premium insoles. The beauty of this is that you can then customize the orthotic and make more changes that will benefit your feet. Orthopedic shoes absorb the shocks felt by the feet during walking and also are made of breathable materials. But orthopedic shoes can be pretty pricey these days. And did you know that superfeet premium insoles can also act as shock absorbers, weight redistributors, too � but are a fraction of the cost of orthopedic shoes? It is one of the most common forefoot deformities. It is a bony prominence caused due to the displacement of bone and tissues around the joint of the big toe. The misalignment manifests in the form of a bump at the base of the metatarsophalangeal joint. Over a period of time, the big toe turns in towards to the second toe. Besides the angulation of the big toe towards the second toe, the tissues around the joint may also get swollen and inflamed. As a result, one might experience bunion pain. In this article, we will look into the causes, symptoms and treatment of this foot problem. You can live with bunions and not have pain. It takes a little extra shopping time and not always believing that surgery is the answer. I say all of this since I have alleviated the screaming, and I have not had surgery. Surgery was recommended to me many years by a podiatrist. When I informed my primary care physician that I was having surgery, he asked me if my feet bothered me a lot. I told him they didnt unless I wore certain shoes. He replied, "Dont wear them if they hurt." He also told me that I would know when and if I needed surgery. To prevent bunions becoming worse using toe spacers is a good action plan. Toe spacers are usually made of rubber or silicone gel. They work by keeping that big toe from trying to cross its way over onto the next toe. Most toe spacers are designed to work while wearing shoes and using a bunion shield at the same time. You can also get bunion splints to wear at night. Another great new product is called Yoga Toes which help by exercising your toes and can help improve your bunion The most important thing for bunion sufferers is to find the best possible footwear.
by btommy
| 2013-11-24 14:42