{"id":233,"date":"2016-08-21T18:52:42","date_gmt":"2016-08-21T18:52:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/columbiapodiatryllc.com\/?page_id=233"},"modified":"2016-08-21T18:52:42","modified_gmt":"2016-08-21T18:52:42","slug":"bunions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/columbiapodiatryllc.com\/bunions\/","title":{"rendered":"Bunion Treatment in Columbia"},"content":{"rendered":"

Experienced Podiatrists Treating Bunions in the Columbia Area<\/h2>\n

A bunion\u2014also called Hallux Valgus\u2014is a bump that appears inside the foot, around the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint (near the big toe). This bump is actually a bone protruding towards the inside of the big foot. Left untreated, bunions can cause sever pain and even hinder walking abilities.<\/p>\n

To treat bunions, your healthcare provider will begin with conservative methods designed to relieve pressure and restore function. The most common conservative approaches to alleviating bunions include:<\/p>\n