Reach out to Dr. Peter Fillerup and Dr. Casey Fillerup of Foot & Ankle Center of The Central Coast if you need expert treatment for bunions in Santa Maria CA.
What Are the Symptoms and Causes of Bunions?
Have you noticed an unusual bump growing near your big toe? If so, the growth you’re looking at could very well be a bunion.
For those unaware, bunions are bony growths that form due to consistent and excessive pressure on your big toe joint. The pressure can force your big toe to move towards the next toe and cause the base of that joint to jut out. Wearing ill-fitting shoes can put plenty of pressure on your big toe joint. Your bunions will only worsen the longer you wear those shoes.
Other factors can make you more susceptible to developing bunions. Those factors include the shape of your foot and pre-existing conditions known to cause chronic inflammation. The issues caused by bunions go beyond changing the appearance of your feet. You may also have a hard time dealing with bunions because of how painful they are. The pain may also intensify while you’re wearing shoes.
In addition to pain, bunions are also known to cause swelling and stiffness. You may struggle to move your big toe joints as the bunions develop. Walking may turn into a bigger challenge because of that. Don’t allow bunions to take over your feet. Work with Dr. Peter Fillerup and Dr. Casey Fillerup of Foot & Ankle Center of The Central Coast so you can receive effective treatment for your bunions in Santa Maria CA.
How Do Podiatrists Treat Bunions?
After confirming that you have bunions through physical examinations and X-rays, your podiatrist can proceed with treatment. Right away, your treatment will likely focus on choosing new footwear. Your podiatrist can outline the qualities you need to see in your new shoes. Follow their advice so you can pick up the right pair.
Changing your shoes may not be an option due to your line of work. In that case, your podiatrist may treat your bunions by prescribing custom orthotics. You can place those custom orthotics in your shoes and allow them to change the pressure distribution. With those orthotics in position, the pressure will no longer be concentrated on your big toe joints.
Additional treatments that can be helpful for bunions include icing and medication. Use the ice to reduce the swelling near your big toe, and take the medication to experience immediate pain relief.
Call (805) 934-0570 to book treatment sessions for your bunions in Santa Maria CA, handled by Dr. Peter Fillerup and Dr. Casey Fillerup of Foot & Ankle Center of The Central Coast.