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Podiatrists in
Lake Ridge, VA

1721 Financial Loop
Lake Ridge
, VA 22192
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Phone: (703) 491-9500
Fax: (703) 491-9994

Languages

  • English
Hours
Monday8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

What is a Bunion?

A bunion is an enlarged bone on the side of your foot that causes pain and damage to your joints. A malformation causes them in the joint between your toe bones and the big toe, where one of them is longer than usual. The mildest forms cause an enlarged bump, while more severe ones can deform the big toe in such a way that it pushes outwards towards the second toe causing a painful lump or “bunionette.”

Symptoms of Bunions:

Some symptoms of bunions include redness, tenderness, or swelling of the first joint of the big toe. In addition, if there is a bony growth on the side of the foot next to the big toe, it may be tender or sore. Some people experience increased pain around the first joint of their big toe when walking.

Additional Symptoms:

  • Pain on moving or turning in bed
  • Pain on walking after long periods of sitting
  • Discomfort when running/jumping/changing direction/walking up steps

Bunion Treatment Lake Ridge Stafford, VA Are Bunions Causes Genetic?

Although bunions are generally hereditary, other factors can contribute to them, such as improper footwear and flat feet. Inappropriate footwear is one of the leading causes of bunions. People who wear shoes that are too tight or pointy, high-heeled, or those with narrow toe boxes are prone to develop a bunion. Wearing high heels can worsen the condition and cause a bunionette to form. I

How is a Bunion Treated?

Almost all bunions are successfully treated with a custom orthotic (shoe) molded to your foot.  It could be possible for you to receive immediate relief from pain by wearing a new orthotic that better fits your existing bunion. In addition, surgery for bunions can help correct the toe’s alignment and straighten out the joint.

  • Night Splints
  • Shoe Padding 
  • Custom Orthotics
  • Shoe Inserts
  • Protective Padding

Bunions can be painful and disabling. They cause pain when you walk, and if they become more severe over time, they can even affect your ability to walk or perform daily tasks such as standing for long periods or climbing stairs. If you have a bunion, please call our Lake Ridge or Stafford office today, and our podiatrists will work with you on the best treatment plan. 

Stafford Location