If you’re having surgery to correct a bunion, you can look forward to a future where you’ll likely experience less pain and discomfort as you walk. Just remember that bunion surgery, like many other procedures, requires a recovery period during which you might even feel temporarily “worse” than you did before the procedure. But don’t…
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Can Bunions Come Back After Surgery?
Is it possible for a bunion to grow back after being surgically removed? Bunions are extremely common. In fact, based on statistics from the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, more than 30 percent of American women have bunions. Men get them, too, of course, but the type of footwear women tend to favor may…
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Are High Heels Really All That Bad for Your Feet?
Could my high heels be the reason that my bunions seem to be getting worse? Is it possible that COVID-19 may have accomplished what healthcare professionals and study after study have failed to do for years? For now, at least, a large number of women have decided that they have no intention of ever going…
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Bunion Prevention
Is it possible to prevent bunions from developing even if they run in my family? Bunions are far more common than you may imagine. In fact, it is estimated that more than 50 percent of all women in the U.S. have bunions on one or both of their feet. Whether because they are unsightly, painful,…
Continue reading…What Is a Bunionette?
Is a bunionette the same thing as a bunion, only smaller? If you don’t know what a bunionette is, you are not alone. Whether you are afflicted with one or not, you undoubtedly know what a bunion is. These swollen, red, and often very painful protrusions along the side of the big toe are all…
Continue reading…Treatment Options for Bunions
Are there ways to treat bunions other than with surgery? Do you know one of those people who are always saying to look on the bright side of things? That there is a silver lining to every cloud? What do you suppose the odds are that they have ever struggled with a bunion? Not very…
Continue reading…Tips for keeping your feet happy (and healthy)
From running errands to running for exercise, most humans put their feet through a lot. In New York, a place where we are constantly on the go, it can be difficult to remember to take care of them. Still, it’s important that we make the time to do just that. Here are a few easy…
Continue reading…The relationship between foot pain and falls
Chronic foot pain is an unfortunate condition,but it’s one I see often with New Yorkers in my office. Its causes are varied: bunions, hammertoes, arthritis, and undiagnosed injuries to ligaments or bones can all play a part, sometimes thanks to genetics and other matters that are beyond human control. And this pain impacts more than…
Continue reading…What we can learn from walkers
When was the last time you went for a casual stroll? I’m not talking about a required walk because you were unlucky enough to park far away from a store’s entrance or even taking the long way around the block because your dog needs to be out of the house longer. I mean a nice,…
Continue reading…Flip-flops? Just say no
With warm weather officially here, New Yorkers are making plans for summer and spring. For many, that means relaxing evenings, exciting trips, and exploration. With all this adventuring, it might be tempting to slip on a pair of flip-flops and leave your worries behind. Unfortunately, this type of sandals isn’t the best choice for keeping…
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