How Can I Prevent Bunions?

Do you wear proper footwear (your shoes are a little loose on your feet with a wide toe area)?

Do you know that shoes should be comfortable as soon as you buy them?

If you wear high heels, do you avoid wearing them every day?

If you have flat feet or your foot isn’t properly aligned, do you wear over-the-counter or prescription orthotics in your shoes?

Do you maintain a healthy weight?

Do you practice soaking tired and sore feet in warm water with Epsom salt?

Do you practice lifting your feet when sitting to reduce swelling and pain, or manually massaging your feet?

Based on your answers, there are several other ways that can help you prevent bunions. It is very important that you wear proper shoes. You should choose shoes that are comfortable as soon as you buy them. You will know that you have correct footwear if your toes do not touch the front of the shoe and you can move them freely. It is a good idea to buy shoes in the evening, because your feet swell normally during the day, so you will certainly not buy tight shoes. If you have flat feet, you can wear insoles that will provide good support for your foot.

Based on your answers, you know a lot about how to prevent bunions. Wearing high heels contributes to bunions because your weight is unevenly distributed across your foot. If you like high heels, wear them occasionally, or choose blocky heels or platform shoes. Lace-up shoes are better than slippers, because slippers do not support the arch of your foot and thus create additional pressure on the big toe joint. You should maintain a healthy weight, because being overweight also puts extra pressure on your feet. Take good care of your feet, soak them in warm water with Epsom salt, massage them often and lift them while sitting.