Are you tired of the pain and inconvenience of bunions? Bunion surgery, one of the treatments offered by your Avon, CT, podiatrist, Dr. Richard Grayson of Avon Podiatry Associates, can eliminate your bunion and your pain.
5 reasons to consider bunion surgery
Although night splints, taping, orthotics and other treatments provided by your Avon foot doctor may slow the progression of your bunions, surgery provides the only way to remove the bony bumps and reverse your condition.
Surgery might be an option for you if:
Your pain is severe or constant: Life isn't very enjoyable when you're in constant pain. Severe pain can make it difficult to concentrate on work or even focus when you're watching your favorite TV show. When bunion pain overtakes your life, it's time to consider surgery.
You can't do the things you want to do: Bunion pain makes everything in life more difficult, from standing on the sidelines at your child's soccer game to grocery shopping to working out. If you've started declining invitations and opportunities because of your pain or given up activities you've always enjoyed, you may be ready for surgery.
Your back hurts: Your back pain may be actually related to your bunions if your condition prompted you to change the way you walk. Gait changes can affect the alignment of your spine and lead to chronic back pain. When you can walk normally again, you may notice that your back pain decreases.
Your bunions are getting worse: Are your bunions much worse than they were a few years ago? Bunions usually worsen with time, even if you stop wearing tight shoes and high heels, reduce the amount of time you spend on your feet, and wear orthotics. At this stage, surgery is the only effective bunion treatment.
You can't find comfortable shoes: As your bunion progresses, finding shoes that accommodate the bony bump without increasing your pain can be a challenge. After surgery, you'll be able to wear many styles of shoes, although you should still avoid tight shoes or high heels.
Could bunion surgery help you? Call your podiatrist in Avon, CT, Dr. Richard Grayson of Avon Podiatry Associates, at (860) 677-7733 to schedule your appointment.
