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Melissa Pandika of Ozy explains why she decided to swear off wearing stilettos after learning about how easy bunions can occur while wearing the shoe type. Accordingly, wearing stilettos can cause a bunion, which in turn cause pain, tenderness, tingling, and occurs every one in four people ages 18 – 65.

Of course bunions can also occur through genetics and are most commonly found in women, African-Americans, and adults over 50. Skinny high heels cause toes to pinch together, which explains why 90% of the deformity occurs in women. Pandika states that although bunions can form through a variety of ways, wearing stilettos can almost guarantee the occurrence which is why she thinks it is “time to retire those five-inch Christian Louboutins.”

Living with a bunion can be extremely inconvenient and painful. If you have any concerns about your foot and ankle needs contact podiatrist Dr. Eugene O. Hudyma of Hudyma Podiatry. Our doctor will treat your foot and ankle needs.

What is a Bunion?

A bunion is formed of swollen tissue or an enlargement of boney growth, usually located at the base joint of the toe that connects to the foot. The swelling occurs by the bones in the big toe shifting inward, which impacts the other toes of the foot. This causes the area around the base of the big toe to become inflamed and painful.

Why do Bunions Form?

• Genetics – susceptibility to bunions are often hereditary
• Stress on the feet – poorly fitted and uncomfortable footwear that places stress on feet, such as heels, can cause bunions to form

How are Bunions Diagnosed?

Doctors often perform two tests – blood tests and x-rays – when trying to diagnose bunions, especially in the early stages of development. Blood tests help determine if the foot pain is being caused by something else, such as arthritis, while x-rays provide a clear picture of your bone structure to your doctor.

How are Bunions Treated?

• Refrain from wearing heels or similar shoes that cause discomfort
• Select wider shoes that can provide more comfort and reduce pain
• Anti-inflammatory and pain management drugs
• Orthotics or foot inserts
• Surgery

If you have any questions please feel free to contact our office located in Glen Burnie, MD. We offer the newest diagnostic tools and technologies to treat your foot and ankle needs.

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Cory Smith of Phillymag calls the transition of the cold winter months into warmer, sunnier weather injury season. It is a time when all runners vamp up their training methods and are more likely to become injured. Smith has created five tips to help runners avoid injury during training.

Patience is key when it comes to running outside again. If you have not been running consistently, slowly start up your routine again to allow muscles to adapt to the stress again. Understand the differences between running on a treadmill and the higher difficulty of running outside. Forcing fitness before the feet and body are ready is a key way to obtain an injury.

Listen to your body, if you feel you need to take a rest day, then take it. If your shoes are worn or inappropriate for outdoor running get new ones that properly fit and function.
Runners can still be prone to running injuries even with proper precautions.

If you are suffering from a running injury see Dr. Eugene O. Hudyma of Maryland. Our doctor will provide you with quality treatment and assist you with all of your foot and ankle concerns.

How to Prevent Running Injuries
Many common running injuries are caused by overuse and overtraining. When the back of the kneecap starts wearing out and starts causing pain in your knee, this is commonly referred to as runner’s knee. Runner’s knee is a decrease in strength in your quadriceps and can occur if you’re not wearing properly fitted or supporting shoes. To prevent runner’s knee, focusing on hip strengthening is a good idea, as well as strengthening your quads to keep the kneecaps aligned.

What Are Some Causes of Running Injuries?
- One cause of a common running injury is called iliotibial band syndrome.
- Plantar fasciitis is also another common injury.
- Stress fractures can occur from overtraining, lack of calcium, or even your running style.

Best Ways to Prevent Running Injuries
- Wear footwear that fits properly and suits your running needs.
- Running shoes are the only protective gear that runners have to safeguard them from injury.
- Make a training schedule. Adding strengthening exercises as well as regular stretching can help keep you strong and limber and can lessen the possibility of injuries.
- Stretching keeps muscles limber, this will help you gain better flexibility.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact our office located in Glen Burnie, Maryland. We offer the newest diagnostic services and technologies to treat your foot and ankle needs.

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According to Health Hub, hammertoes occur due to a number of things such as genetics, improper footwear, and other foot issues. A hammertoe is when the joint of typically the last four toes points upward instead of resting flat. Surgery has been the best known way to treat hammertoes; however, there are a number of options available to avoid it. Wearing sensible shoes with a wider and deeper toe box as well as arch support can do wonders in reducing the discomfort of a hammertoe.

At times, the bended joint will rub against the top of shoes causing a corn or callus, treat that with a pumice stone and provide extra padding to the top of the toes to prevent further irritation. Foot exercises such as stretching or curling the toes will strengthen the toe muscles may even help prevent hammertoes from occurring.

Hammertoes can be a painful condition to live with. If you are suffering from hammertoes, contact Dr. Eugene O. Hudyma from Maryland. Our doctor will treat your foot and ankle needs.

Hammertoe
Hammertoe is little-known a painful condition that affects the second, third and fourth toes involving different joints of the toe and foot. Hammertoe can be caused by many other conditions such as RA (rheumatoid arthritis), osteoarthritis, trauma or injuries to your foot, it can be hereditary and it can also be caused by a cerebral vascular accident. If you wear shoes that are too narrow or short for your feet, it may exacerbate any pain you already have.

It is really important to your overall well-being to seek out medical attention at the first signs of foot pain or anything that may hinder your ability to walk in a normal manner. Taking care of your feet is one of the first steps to being able to live a full and healthy life.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact our office located in Maryland. We offer the newest diagnostic treatments and technologies for your foot and ankle needs.

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There are tons of cute and fashionable shoes out there for, but there is not as much emphasis on the proper care women can give their feet while wearing cute, but sometimes painful, shoes. Luckily Huffington Post has created a master list of many possible ways women can make less comfortable and practical shoes more comfortable. The list includes cushions for the heel part of the shoes to prevent blisters, suede liners for shoes with slippery soles, and instant arch inserts for flat shoes. All of the mentioned ways to reduce foot pain and prevent future foot problems can be implemented with every day foot care.

Everyday foot care is important for overall help. If you have any questions regarding foot care contact podiatrists Dr. Eugene O. Hudyma of Maryland. Our doctor will treat your foot and ankle needs.

Every Day Foot Care

Often, people take care of their bodies, face and hair more so than they do for their feet. But the feet are a very important aspect of our bodies, and one that we should pay more attention to. After all, without our feet, we would not be able to perform most daily tasks. It is best to check your feet regularly to make sure there are no new bruises or cuts that you may not have noticed before, for example.

For dry feet, moisturizer can easily be a remedy and can be applied as often as necessary to the affected areas. Wearing shoes that fit well can also help you maintain good foot health, as well as making it easier to walk and do daily activities without the stress or pain of ill-fitting shoes, high heels, or even flip flops.

Also, wearing clean socks with closed shoes is important to ensure that sweat and bacteria do not accumulate within the shoe. Clean socks help to prevent athlete’s foot, fungi problems, bad odors, and can absorb sweat. Also make sure that the socks fit properly and are not uncomfortably tight.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact our office located in Maryland. We offer the newest diagnostic services and technologies to treat your foot and ankle needs.

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