Lumps and bumps — My Care Health

Also known as “Bunionette”
A Tailors Bunion is a prominence of the bone at the base of the little toe.
Tailor’s Bunions are not as common as bunions, which occur on the inside of the foot, but they are similar in symptoms and causes.

Often it is caused by an inherited faulty mechanical structure of the foot.
This causes changes to occur in the foot’s bone structure, which results in the development of an enlargement.
This bump can become irritated whenever a shoe presses against it, producing constant rubbing and pressure.

Make an appointment to see one of our Podiatrists at Barefeet Podiatry.
Unfortunately the only way to get rid of a Tailors Bunion is surgery, HOWEVER there are many ways to relieve symptoms and avoid further progression.

Footwear- We can help advise you on the best footwear options available. Choose shoes with a wide toe box, and avoid shoes with pointed toes or a high heel.
Orthotic therapy (either custom or off the shelf orthotics- we sell both!)

Often known as “pump bump”
Bony enlargement on the back of the heel which can become quite painful and irritated if the area rubs up against any type of footwear.
It can lead to a condition known as “Bursitis”. Bursitis is an inflammation of the bursa (a bursa is a fluid-filled sac between the tendon and the bone).

Footwear Advice- in 50% of cases footwear is the primary cause! Constant pressure and rubbing cause irritation. At Barefeet Podiatry one of our highly trained Podiatrists can help you choose the right footwear to prevent this happening.
Exercises- Stretching exercises may help relieve tension from the Achilles tendon. These exercises are particularly important for patients who have a tight heel cord.
Heel Pads- Placing special padding inside the shoe, cushions the heel and helps reduce irritation when walking.
Orthotics- Orthotics may be prescribed to control the motion of the foot, which can aggravate symptoms.
Painful knee condition that tends to affect adolescents
It is thought that the tendon attaching the quadriceps muscles to the shin bone becomes tight and causes inflammation and micro-fractures in the tibial tuberosity.
Most commonly affects active children aged 10 to 15 years.
Boys are more often affected than girls
It often occurs during a growth spurt and is associated with physical activity