Bunion-Choosing the Right Shoe to Prevent Bunions

The feet are an
important part of the body that needs to be taken care of.
Typically people will develop foot pain in their 60s, but in
some cases, patients will begin to feel pain as early as 20s
and 30s.  That's why it is important to make sure your
feet are healthy by taking precautions.  Often times,
patients will have to take preventive measures such as avoiding
certain shoes that aggrevate the condition such as high heels.

As athletic shoes
become trendier, there are less women with foot problems than
the older generations.

When it comes to
buying and wearing shoes, many people will pay more attention
on how the shoe looks and not enough focus on how the shoe
fits.  People often end up wearing poorly fitting shoes
that are too small in the front, loose in the back and
inadequately cushioned.  Wearing these shoes on a
regular basis can cause blisters or even a

bunion

to form, requiring the help from a
podiatrist.   A recent study shows that 73% of
women ages 20-60 experienced foot pain as a regular basis and
69% of women surveyed had deformities such as displaced big
toes, hammertoes, bunions, and bony protrusions on the ball
of the foot. This survey showed that 80% of the women with
show size 8 or larger suffered foot pain and had one or more
deformities.

These percentages may
be a direct result of the women wearing smaller shoes than they
should.   Studies show that 88% of women wear shoes
smaller than their feet.  Also, high heels are
contributing tremendously to foot problems.  The fashion
industry has convinced many women that tallness and long legs
are sexy, leading them to choose high heeled shoes over other
shoes.  This increases the pressure placed on the forefoot
and stresses the knee and ankle. Some of the most fashionable
shoes are narrower through the forefoot.  If a woman
selects a shoe that fits from heel to toe and that doesn't slip
off the heel when walking, it is highly likely that the shoe
will squeeze the bones in her forefoot together and force the
toes into an abnormal shape.

Choosing the right
shoes is a very important step in preventing bunions, but
sometimes bunions still occur.  In order to alleviate pain
and discomfort caused by bunions you should visit a podiatrist
to discuss the

bunion
removal

options available. Taking proactive measures towards your
foot health can help improve your overall quality of life and
will make walking and other daily tasks easier.

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To read more
about bunion removal, please refer to

http://www.nytimes.com/1992/07/15/health/personal-health-466192.html