How your podiatrists in Horseheads, Elmira, and Waverly, NY can help your feet feel better
Are you dealing with bunions? If so, the podiatrists here at Thurber & Thurber Podiatric Medicine & Foot Surgery offer a wide range of footcare services, including treatment for bunion pain. With several convenient office locations in Horseheads, Elmira, and Waverly, NY, we're here to help you and your feet feel their best!
More about bunions
Bunions are often caused by a genetic bone deformity in your foot as well as by wearing shoes that are too narrow. With ill-fitting shoes, your toes can crunch together, with your big toe joint being forced outward so that it rubs against the inside of your shoe. This friction can eventually result in bunion formation.
For small bunions, you can try some simple home remedies, including:
- Placing ice on the bunion several times during the day
- Taking over-the-counter pain and anti-inflammatory medication
- Taping the bunion to give it added support
- Changing to wider shoes with more toe room
- Using padded inserts or cushions inside of your shoes
For larger, more painful bunions, it’s best to visit your podiatrist. Here at Thurber & Thurber, your podiatrists will perform a complete examination of your foot, including taking x-ray images to determine the level of bone involvement in the bunion. Common treatments for bunions include:
- Custom-fit orthotics or footwear to support your foot
- Night splints to help realign the toe joint
- Removing calluses and corns to reduce friction
- Cortisone injections around the bunion to relieve pain and swelling
Need relief? Give us a call
You don’t have to live with bunion pain. Get relief today by calling the podiatrists at Thurber & Thurber Podiatric Medicine & Foot Surgery, with offices in Horseheads, Elmira, and Waverly, NY. Dial (607) 739-8318 for the Horseheads office, (607) 734-4582 for the Elmira, NY, office, or (607) 565-8128 for the Waverly office.