Podiatrist - Scottsdale
South Scottsdale Office
North Scottsdale Office
There was a series of foot pictures published on the Internet on July 2007 pointing out serious bunion problems amongst big name celebrities including Oprah, Hillary Duff, and Victoria Beckham. Even though bunions can be genetically inherited, the main cause of bunion, especially in female celebrities is believed to be excessive use of high heels and narrow toed shoes.
Bunions are bumps on the insides of your feet at the base of your big toe. This enlargement puts pressure on the big toe joint and also causes your big toe to become crooked. Once it begins, if left untreated, it will progress and cause a lot of discomfort.
I know well that it is just not possible to put those pumps away and never use them again. We live in a world where wearing high heels for ladies is quite popular and considered highly fashionable in all types of occasions. They are here to stay. However, here are some ways suggested to protect your feet from developing those painful bunions: