Is physical therapy useful for bunions?

Physical therapy includes wearing splints, ultrasound or whirlpool baths can help soothe the pain and assist in ambulation. There are a variety of splints available and they do help relieve pain. Often shoe inserts can help control abnormal movement of the foot. Shoe inserts can be acquired with or without a prescription. The prescription shoe inserts are a rip-off and are no more effective than the non prescription variety.

To prevent recurrences one should wear proper shoes and avoid high heels. The best advice for patients with bunions is to rest, limit activity, which worsens the symptoms, and obtain proper shoe wear.