How Custom Orthotics Prevent Bunion Pain
Jun 05, 2025
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Bunions are painful and difficult to treat. Anyone who has one knows it’s uncomfortable and tends to worsen with time. However, a number of treatments can help the pain caused by a bunion, including custom orthotics, which we provide at our Scottsdale, Arizona, office.
Southwest Foot & Ankle offers treatments for bunion pain that can make the issue much less difficult for you. Providers Petrina C. Lewis, DPM, FACFAS, and Mark T. Lewis, DPM, FACFAS, want you to feel comfortable in your own skin (and your own shoes).
A bunion is a condition that causes your big toe to point away from the center and toward your other toes. As a result, a bump will often form at the first toe joint of your big toe. This is because, over time, bunions cause fluid to collect at the base of your big toe and even for extra bone to form there.
This can make it harder for you to move your big toe. It can also cause your big toe to overlap your second toe, creating calluses and other unpleasantness.
Furthermore, it can make it difficult to find shoes that fit comfortably. Anyone with a bunion has likely experienced at least some of these discomforts.
There are a few causes for bunions. One is wearing shoes that are too narrow, too tight, or high-heeled, which may explain why more women tend to experience bunions than men. Genetic predisposition can also lead to the formation of bunions, as can the way your bones are aligned.
There are a number of treatments for bunions, ranging from options as minor as stretching your calf muscles to create better alignment for your feet to surgery. The treatment you choose will probably be based on the severity of your issue. Not everyone needs surgery, and for most people, treatment revolves around their shoes.
Yes, it’s still common for people with bunions to cut holes in their shoes to relieve the pressure, but we only recommend this for walking around the house. If you’re dealing with bunions, one of the best things you can do is wear shoes that fit comfortably. And the best option for this is custom orthotics.
Custom orthotics slip into your shoes and can be moved from one pair to the next. They’re made in our office with a 3D printer, so you can try them on and ensure they’re a good fit. Our specialists work with you to create an insert that suits your needs. It’s an extremely beneficial option for relieving and preventing bunion pain.
You may be wondering how custom orthotics help manage the pain caused by bunions. They redistribute the pressure you put on your foot, helping you stand more comfortably and keeping your foot properly aligned. This can significantly reduce the discomfort you experience during daily activities.
Being able to use your feet is an essential part of life; no matter how active you are, you’ll feel it when bunion pain starts to rear its head. Custom orthotics can make your life easier.
We’d love to discuss your bunion pain and the many options you can utilize to manage it, including custom orthotics. This treatment is easy, cost-effective, and starts working right away to curb your pain.
Make an appointment at Southwest Foot & Ankle today. Call our office at 480-900-7399 or schedule a visit online. We look forward to helping you feel as mobile and comfortable as ever when you try on your very own custom orthotics.