Bunions - Dawgs Footwear



Foot Bunion (Hallux Valgus) help from Dawgs Footwear

Bunions are also a medical condition known as Hallux Valgus. Hallux Valgus (bunions) is when the toe tilts away from the mid-line of the body. Characterized by a lump or bump on the foot that is red, swollen and/or painful on the inside of the foot in and around the big toe joints.

Foot bunions have many causes, but the primary cause of bunions are tight footwear; shoes that constrict or squish the forefoot over a sustained period. High heeled shoes and constricting forefoot shoe designs increase your risk of painful Hallux Valgus.

What can you do to lessen the foot pain associated with this condition?

• Wear comfortable footwear that forms to your foot's design rather than forcing your feet to conform to a shoe.



• Good, well-supported footwear should have a wide toe box, along with impact cushioning insoles.



• Anti-inflammatory medicine can help ease the pain of existing bunions - such as aspirin, Tylenol, etc.



• For those in more pain, a cold compress, or ice wraps can assist the feet immediately.



• Try soaking your feet in Epsom salts or specifically designed foot soaks



• Other things that might help your feet come back quickly from painful bunions might be: foot massage therapy and/or specific bunion pads.