Carnation Bunion Oval Pads 4s

Carnation Footcare Oval Bunion Pads are proven to help relieve the pain caused by bunions. Felt pads are shaped to fit around the bunion and spread the load to give maximum comfort. Uses hypoallergenic adhesive to hold the pads in place.

Bunions are bony growths that can form on the sides of the feet in particular near the base of the big toe. They can cause pain and discomfort on the side of the foot and can spread across the sole of your foot too. The only way to remove bunions is to have surgery, but you can relieve the pain and discomfort caused by bunions by using these oval pads.

A bunion is an inflamed fluid-filled bursa formed on the side of the foot. The joint protrudes because the toe is bent away at an angle, pushing into the other toes and causing them to bend unnaturally. Sometimes the second toe is forced over the big toe leading to the toes being crammed together and subsequently, as a result of the pressure, to the formation of corns and callouses. A bunion forms on the side of the foot at the base of the big toe.

Product Features

• Felt pads are shaped to fit around the bunion
• Hypoallergenic adhesive which is suitable for sensitive skin
• Proven to help relieve the pain caused by bunions
• High quality, medical grade felt to absorb impact

Cause

• Bent toes and bunions can run in families but are often caused by defective or ill-fitting footwear.
• In early teens, bones are soft and still developing and can mould to the shape of the footwear worn.
• Socks that are too tight or too small, pointed shoes and high heels which cram the toes into the front of the shoe will cause permanent distortion if maintained while the feet develop.
• A bunion forms on the joint as an attempt to protect against pressure.

Treatment

Wearing a bunion pad or shield which fits the contour of the joint will relieve pressure on the bunion, as will wide fitting shoes. In a small number of extreme cases, surgery can be performed, which involves straightening the toe by removing parts of the deviated bones. Carnation Bunion Pads are shaped to fit around the bunion and are made from felt, which spreads the load to give maximum comfort.