Foot Conditions

Bunions

Bunions, a common foot complication, occur when the big toe gets slightly displaced. This happens because of enlargement and protruding of the joint at the base of the big toe, leading to the bone in that area getting deformed. When the bunion constantly rubs against tight footwear, it can cause pain, inflammation and irritation. In severe cases of an enlarged bunion, toes can overlap each other, causing other serious foot complications, such as bursitis, hammer toes, or even arthritis in the joint.

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Causes of bunions

  • Trauma
  • Heredity
  • Poor Biomechanics
  • Congenital deformities
  • Neuromuscular disorders
  • Inflammatory joint disease (arthritis)
  • Ill-fitting shoes can aggravate the situation

 

 

 

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WHAT CAN YOU DO?

Apply cold compresses

Wear shoes with good supports and a wide toe box

Soak feet in lukewarm water to help relieve pain

WHAT CAN CHIROPODIST DO?

Perform a physical examination

Recommend consultation with an orthopedic surgeon in severe cases

Determine if there is an underlying biomechanical problem associated with your condition so that once treated, it can minimize progression of the bunions

Our Location

16 Winchester Rd. E., Unit 3
Whitby, ON L1M 1B3

Ample parking available
Wheelchair accessible

Operation Hours

Monday 9am - 7pm

Tuesday 9am - 7pm

Wednesday 9am - 7pm

Thursday 9am - 7pm

Friday 10am - 7pm

Saturday 9am - 5pm

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The Brooklin Foot Clinic offers the following Chiropody Services to the Durham region, including Ajax, Brock, Brooklin,
Clarington, Oshawa, Pickering, Scugog, Uxbridge and Whitby.