Exercising With a Bunion
Current as of: March 21, 2017
If bunions are causing pain, don't give up exercise. Instead, switch to activities that don't cause pain.
Wearing comfortable, roomy athletic shoes that give your toes plenty of room will help you stay active. For both men and women, men's shoes are a good choice because they have wider toe boxes. Consider making a small cut in an athletic shoe directly over the bunion to relieve pressure.
Apply ice to the bunion and elevate your foot after exercise that causes pain. This will help reduce the inflammation.
ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical Reviewer William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine
Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer Gavin W.G. Chalmers, DPM - Podiatry and Podiatric Surgery
Current as ofMarch 21, 2017
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