Preventing Painful Bunions

While bunions are sometimes harmless, there are several ways that bunions can cause you pain and irritation. When you’re dealing with bunion pain, it’s important to understand that there are ways to prevent this pain in the future. You can also take steps before bunions completely develop to try and minimize the severity and avoid the pain that may follow. Dr. Tatiana Wellens and Dr. Maria Jaramillo at Central Florida Foot and Ankle Center in Winter Haven, Lakeland, and Davenport, FL, and serving the Tampa/Orlando area, can explain how to prevent bunion pain and find ways to treat your bunions.

Preventing Painful Bunions

It’s important that you’re able to find ways to prevent pain in your bunions. Bunions can become painful due to irritation from rubbing against the sides of your shoes. This can cause blisters and calluses to form on your bunions. To prevent this, your podiatrist serving Winter Haven, Lakeland, Davenport, Fort Lauderdale, and the Tampa/Orlando area, can suggest pads for bunion pain. You can place these pads on your bunions so that they aren’t affected by the rubbing that might happen.

If you have issues that could lead to bunions in the future, you can also take steps to help lessen the problem and avoid severe complications. This could mean wearing orthopedics to give your feet the support they need and help address structural issues in your feet. You should also be avoiding shoes that are tight around the toes. This can lead to issues in the future and can worsen bunions so you should be sure to wear shoes that are wide around the toes. 

If you’re going to be on your feet for an extended period, you should be sure to take breaks as needed to avoid the constant pressure on your feet. Your podiatrist may also recommend taking anti-inflammatory drugs to help lessen any pain that might occur. 

Contact Our Podiatrist Today

Make sure that you’re taking steps to prevent painful bunions from happening! Contact Dr. Tatiana Wellens and Dr. Maria Jaramillo-Dolan at Central Florida Foot and Ankle Center in Winter Haven, Lakeland, and Davenport, FL, and serving the Tampa/Orlando area, to learn more about bunion pain and how you can avoid it and prevent further complications in the future. Call for more information and to schedule your appointment today at (863) 299-4551.