Bunion Treatment

If you have one or several bunions on your feet, we encourage you to schedule an appointment at one of our offices in La Quinta, CA, Palm Springs, CA or Rancho Mirage, CA.  We provide bunion treatment that makes it that much easier to distribute weight while walking or running, ultimately empowering you to enjoy life to the fullest.  Ignore your bunion and you might end up with a lingering issue that impairs the functionality of your foot.  In particular, bunion treatment is especially important for bunions located where the ligaments, tendons and/or bones meet.  It is even possible for bunions on one toe to damage those of other toes.  Pressure from the big toe can lead to a bending of the bunion and the formation of a hammertoe. 

Bunion treatment commences with a conservative approach.  The aim is to reduce pressure with the proper type of shoe featuring a highly flexible sole and adequate width.  However, a unique shoe alone might not suffice.  Gel-filled padding, specialized socks, ice and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories are also likely to help.  If necessary, our team will consider cortisone injections to minimize the pain and decrease inflammation.  Additional treatment modalities to relieve the symptoms of bunions include orthotic devices, bunion taping and bunion pads.