Minor problems with toes, feet and ankles are very common.
Symptoms can develop from normal wear and tear, overuse, aging, injuries, etc. If
suffering from minor foot problems such as sprains, stiffness and swelling,
there are steps you can take to care for your feet at home.
- Elevate your feet to relieve pressure.
- Remove restrictions such as jewelry or tight socks.
- Stay away from activities that make your foot feel worse.
- Trade your high impact exercises for low impact activities.
- Ice areas that are swollen.
- Wear proper footwear.
- Stretch feet to ease strains.
- Massage feet to promote circulation.
If home treatments do not help your foot problem, it is best
to see a physician. He will be able to properly diagnose your problem, suggest
treatments and get you on the road to recovery.
Image by Sarah Laval. Bare Feet. (2008). Flickr.
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