Tips to Alleviate Foot Pain

Everyone has experienced foot pain without any underlying disea

se at some point in their lives. It could have been due to staying for long periods on your feet, wearing uncomfortable shoes, or overuse resulting in trauma, sprain, or strain. Whether ankle pain, pain on the top of the foot, the heel, or toes, foot pain can affect our daily activities by inhibiting our mobility.

Tips That Can Help You Get Rid of Foot Pain

Rest

The most immediate advice you receive once you are injured is to take a rest. Resting will keep the foot off the ground preventing further injury or harm. If you have to walk, use foot pads to avoid pressure and friction on the injured part.

Apply Ice

Most cases of foot pain don’t require specialized treatment. Applying ice on injuries has been known to reduce inflammation, relieve pain and hasten recovery. Icing lowers the blood flow to the injured part, reducing swelling. It should be applied for 15 and not exceed 20 minutes at a time. Applying ice directly on the skin could harm the skin. It would help if you always used an ice pack or wrap the ice on a clean piece of cloth before placing it on the injured part.

Compression

You can tie a piece of bandage around the injured part to reduce pain and swelling, but avoid placing the bandage too tightly as it may cut off blood supply resulting in further complications. You can place the wrapped ice on top of the compression.

Elevate the Injured Foot

Lie down on a flat surface and keep the foot elevated to a higher level above the level of your heart- this will help reduce swelling by lowering blood flow to the foot.

Take Painkillers

You can take over-the-counter painkillers to ease the pain and reduce inflammation. If you need anything stronger, it may be worth visiting your doctor.

Seek a Chiropractor

Seek specialized treatment if the pain persists, worsens, or you cannot put any weight on the injured foot. Contact Livingston County Chiropractic– the best in this form of treatment. Our specialists will take care of your foot pain, ankle pain, and pain on top of your foot and get you walking freely in no time.

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