Bunion Pain Relief: What a Podiatrist Recommends

If you have a bunion, you are probably looking for relief from the discomfort—stat. But what actually helps, and what’s just hype?

In this video, Dr. Michael Pliskin, a podiatrist at Northwell Health, explains what a bunion is, why it happens, and what can actually help relieve the pain. From bunion correctors, splints, and toe separators to wide toe box shoes, custom orthotics, callus care, and more, he covers all the available treatments and shares whether they’re worth your time. Plus, when is it time to discuss more aggressive options with your health care provider?

What you’ll learn:
● What a bunion is
● Why bunions can happen when the arch flattens and the foot spreads
● Whether bunion correctors or splints can fix a bunion
● How toe separators, pads and spacers may help temporarily
● Why wide toe box shoes can reduce bunion pain
● How custom orthotics may support the foot
● Why high heels and tapered shoes can make bunions hurt more
● When a podiatrist may consider more aggressive treatment

Episode highlights:
0:00 Bunions do not have to be scary
0:11 What is a bunion?
0:28 Why bunions happen
0:44 Do bunions always need surgery?
1:04 Bunion pain relief without surgery
1:15 Wide toe box shoes and custom orthotics
1:37 Pads, moleskin and silicone for pressure relief
1:55 Callus care around a bunion
2:13 Do bunion correctors actually work?
2:39 Can pads or spacers fix a bunion?
2:56 Shoes to avoid if you have bunions
3:21 Why shoe changes can reduce bunion pain

The Well - https://thewell.northwell.edu/
The Well TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@what.thewell
The Well Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thewellbynorthwell/

Видео Bunion Pain Relief: What a Podiatrist Recommends канала Northwell Health