There are many reasons why your feet burn. Pregnancy, osteochondrosis, thrombophlebitis, as well as external causes such as wearing tight, uncomfortable shoes, standing on your feet for a long time, can cause this problem.
Burning feet are not a disease, but just a symptom of another disease, and in order to begin treating it, you need to find out the main cause of this condition.
The soles of your feet burn for a variety of reasons. The most common of them are varicose veins, thrombophlebitis, and atherosclerosis.
What to do if your feet are burning? There are many methods and means of prevention that will help relieve burning in the legs. Exercises, baths, and decoctions will relieve discomfort. But only high-quality and complete treatment of the underlying disease that led to this unpleasant problem will help get rid of burning feet.
Douches, baths, contrast showers are a very useful and effective remedy for burning feet.
The use of this method will help relieve fatigue, strengthen and tones blood vessels. You can take a contrast shower alternating cold and warm water. For example, you can keep your feet under cold water for a minute and under warm water for a minute. Shower time is fifteen minutes.
Contrast baths can be taken according to the same principle. Fill one bowl with cold water and another with warm water. Take turns immersing your feet in cold or warm water. The duration of the procedure is ten minutes.
After taking the procedures, you need to wipe your feet dry and lubricate the soles with moisturizing cream.
The use of medicinal baths is a very good remedy for treating burning in the legs. Baths with chamomile, linden blossom, and calendula are very effective remedies. In order to prepare an infusion for the bath, you need to take 2-3 tablespoons of any medicinal herb and pour a liter of boiling water. Infuse and pour into warm water no higher than 37 degrees. Baths will help relieve swelling, burning and fatigue in the legs.
Sea salt baths are also a very effective method that has a beneficial effect on the blood vessels of the lower extremities. Procedures with sea salt can be done for ten days.
Clay is a gift from nature and is simply a very good remedy to cure burning feet in just a few uses. In order for the procedure to bring maximum benefit, the clay must be diluted with warm water, applied to the limbs from the knee to the foot, wrapped with film on top and left for several hours.
After such an application, the feet should be rinsed with clean, cool water.
Grind dry hawthorn fruits in a meat grinder. Take two tablespoons of the product and pour 300 ml of boiling water. The resulting infusion must be filtered and drunk three times a day, one hundred milliliters.
When the chestnut blossoms, you need to collect the flowers and dry them. Pour two tablespoons of raw materials into a thermos, pour half a liter of boiling water and leave. You need to drink the product in small portions throughout the day.
Alcohol rubbing can be done daily; this is an excellent remedy that helps relieve the symptoms of burning feet. The medicinal composition includes alcohol and olive oil. In a glass container you need to mix 100 ml of alcohol and two tablespoons of olive oil. Shake the resulting mixture vigorously. Pour the solution into the palm of your hand and apply to the foot, rubbing vigorously. Wrap with film and leave for half an hour.
You can rub lemon juice on your burning feet. After an hour, take a cool herbal bath and wipe your feet dry.
Therapeutic cooling creams, which can be used for congestion and swelling in the extremities, must first be applied to the foot and moved to the knee with smooth massage movements. If your feet burn after walking, then this type of cream application quickly has a healing effect. Blood supply improves, pain and burning goes away.
There are several types of massage that have a beneficial effect on the feet.
— A regular hand massage helps relax muscles, relieve fatigue, swelling, and improves blood circulation. The soles of my feet stop burning. You can do self-massage or consult a specialist. Self-massage is done as follows: first you need to stretch the entire foot with massage movements, then work on each finger, massaging it and stretching it.
— Foot massage can be done using an applicator or a prickly mat, or you can simply walk on buckwheat or peas. Such procedures improve the condition of blood vessels and relieve pain and tension in the limbs.
Prevention measures bring positive results if you constantly follow the advice.
Many types of physical work and sports place significant stress on the legs, making them a “target” for a variety of injuries. Injuries are especially common in those who begin exercise without first warming up the muscles.
Leg injuries can range from minor tendon tears and sprains to much more serious ones (such as fractures and dislocations). The main causes of leg injury: repetitive movements (during vigorous walking, running), sudden sudden load on a muscle or tendon (jerk), overload.
Damage to the lower leg is observed relatively often. Among soft tissue injuries of the lower leg, the largest place is occupied by closed injuries: bruises, complete or partial muscle rupture as a result of a sharp jump or a blow to a tense muscle. The following leg injuries in the shin area are possible: a small muscle tear; stress fracture of one of the tibia bones; tear or inflammation of the membrane covering the surface of the bone; Internal compartment syndrome is a condition in which muscles from exercise become too large for the space they can occupy. This can restrict blood circulation to the muscles. The following conditions can also lead to injury: overuse (for example, running without rest), running on an unfamiliar surface, changing your running routine, playing sports after a period of inactivity, weight gain.
Treatment of a closed leg injury in the shin area
Treatment of a leg injury consists of immobilizing the injured leg using improvised means or standard transport splints; it is better to carry out transport immobilization using a Kramer ladder splint. Subsequently, the victim is taken to a traumatologist, who usually treats the wound, immobilizes the leg with a plaster cast, and sometimes by skeletal traction or fastening bone fragments using metal structures or special devices.
Treatment of most closed soft tissue injuries of the lower leg is conservative, so the need for mandatory consultation with a doctor is determined by the extent of the injury. If you have a minor injury to your leg, you should stop activities that cause pain and, like your knee, quickly apply an ice pack to the injury site to reduce pain and swelling. You should ensure rest, an elevated position of the leg, and apply cold compresses to the site of injury in the first days to control swelling.
If the pain is severe and interferes with walking and climbing stairs, consult a doctor. To treat a leg injury, your doctor will prescribe aspirin, ibuprofen, or paracetamol (Tylenol) to relieve pain; To prevent inflammation and swelling, it is recommended to apply ice to the damaged area at least once a day for 2-4 days until the swelling subsides. Heat treatment may then be prescribed for hip or lower leg injuries. It increases blood circulation by dilating small blood vessels at the site of injury. For extensive soft tissue injuries of the lower leg, immobilization is used for treatment (up to two weeks), then restorative therapeutic exercises and massage are prescribed. Sometimes, when treating a leg injury, surgery is not necessary. For example, Achilles tendon injuries may require removal of scar tissue and part of the tendon. If compartment syndrome is severe, the fibrous tissue covering the muscles must be removed.
The knee joint is formed by the femur and tibia bones. The patella (kneecap) is located on the front surface of the joint. The quadriceps femoris tendon is attached to it, and the continuation of this ligament is the patellar ligament. The articular surfaces of the femur, tibia and patella are covered with cartilage. Between the articulating surfaces of the femur and tibia there are two crescent-shaped cartilages - the internal and external menisci. The entire knee joint is enclosed in a joint capsule. It has several protrusions - inversions, synovial bursae and folds containing adipose tissue. The knee joint is strengthened by the ligamentous apparatus, which consists of the lateral and cruciate ligaments.
The cause of pain in the knee joint, as a rule, is various leg injuries, to which it is very vulnerable. Most often, such injuries occur during sports activities when the knee undergoes repetitive movements, is subjected to sudden loads or significant pressure. In this location, injuries usually involve damaged, displaced or torn cartilage and ligaments of the knee joint.
With most leg injuries in the area of the knee joint, blood flows into its cavity, which accumulates in the inversions or synovial bursae. As a result of this, the shape of the joint changes - its relief is smoothed to varying degrees (the joint swells), its volume increases, pain appears, which intensifies with movements and muscle tension. In case of severe intra-articular injuries to the leg, hemorrhage (hemarthrosis) is detected soon after the injury, quickly increases, and the joint seems to swell from the inside. With milder injuries (for example, bruise), hemarthrosis may appear after a few hours or even the next day.
Common sports-related knee injuries include runner's knee, torn cartilage, and torn ligament.
Leg Injuries - Runner's Knee
This injury occurs primarily in runners and other athletes. Repetitive motion or sudden stress on the knee damages the cartilage that lines the inside of the kneecap. Rough spots on damaged cartilage rub against the bone and cause pain.
When a runner's knee injury occurs, the cartilage covering the surface under the kneecap becomes uneven or damaged. When cartilage tears, it damages the curved band of elastic tissue (meniscus) located on top of the tibia. When a ligament is torn, one or two ligaments are damaged, which cross underneath the knee and give it additional strength.
Symptoms of a leg injury - runner's knee
The main symptom of these types of leg injuries is pain in and around the knee, often accompanied by swelling. The pain can be dull or sharp, mild, severely intermittent or constant. A person may feel pain in the knee, under the knee, on the outside of the knee. Pain occurs when a person sits with bent or squatting knees, kneels, or walks up or down stairs. Other symptoms include muscle weakness in the front of the upper leg and a cracking or grinding sound in the knee.
Treatment of a leg injury - “runner's knee”
In case of a leg injury, for treatment, you need to apply ice to the sore spot for 2-4 days, and then give the leg rest for 3-6 weeks, while trying to keep the sore limb slightly elevated. Use an elastic bandage to keep your knee stable. However, you should not use an elastic bandage to treat an injury without consulting a doctor if you have diabetes or blood vessel problems.
Dislocation in the knee joint
In the knee joint, luxation of the kneecap and dislocation of the tibia can occur. In the first case, the patella is displaced (usually outward) in the position of the leg half-bent at the knee when the thigh is rotated inwards.
As a rule, the kneecap can be realigned without much difficulty by the victim himself, moving it into place with his hands. Subsequently, first aid includes immobilizing the joint during transportation using a standard stair splint or improvised means. In the hospital, the spilled blood is removed from the joint cavity and a plaster cast is applied.
A sprained leg is a very serious injury. A characteristic sign of a dislocation is a change in the shape of the knee joint after injury and the inability to move in it. This dislocation needs to be repaired urgently, but the doctor does it. To transport the victim, the limb is immobilized with a standard medical splint or using improvised means.
A torn anterior cruciate ligament of the knee can range from a minor tear to a complete tear of the ligament from the bone. Typically, this injury occurs when there is a sudden blow to the knee from a straight leg. It is also possible when a sudden force is applied when a person leans on the leg and then straightens it (for example, when playing basketball and skiing).
Symptoms of a leg injury - ligament rupture
Often, as a result of a sharp turn and outward deviation of the tibia, the victim hears a cracking sound, then pain occurs in the joint, it begins to swell, because blood pours into its cavity. There may be displacement, limited movement, and mobility is often impaired. Depending on the severity of the injury, symptoms may not appear for the first 6 to 12 hours. With a complete rupture of the ligaments, pain in the joint is noted, the lower leg is easily retracted to the side. If it is partially damaged, the deviation of the tibia to the side is less pronounced. Hemorrhage in the tissue in the joint area is often visible. It should be taken into account that damage to the joint may be accompanied by damage to the menisci, ligaments, dislocation of the patella, and fractures of the articulating bones.
Treatment of leg injury - ligament rupture
Any suspicion of injury to the knee ligaments is an indication for transporting the victim to a specialized hospital for examination by a traumatologist and additional examination. Pain relief during first aid for any injury in this area involves immobilizing the joint. If its volume is small, then for rest it is enough to apply a tight bandage, supplementing it with a small cotton-gauze circle (the so-called donut) around the patella to better compress the inversions of the anterior part of the joint. Cold (ice pack) is placed on the joint area. It is advisable to completely eliminate the load on the joint - do not step on the injured leg, as the load can cause additional injury. The limbs are given an elevated position. The patient should be examined by a traumatologist.
Leg injury - a tear of the meniscal cartilage (the circular band of elastic tissue on top of the tibia) usually occurs when the knee is bent suddenly or hit when the leg is straightened. This injury is common among football players.
Symptoms of a meniscus cartilage tear
Symptoms of damage to the meniscus of the knee joint immediately after injury are not much different from other injuries. In some cases, due to pinching of the torn part of the meniscus that has shifted in the joint cavity, mobility in it is limited, i.e. a so-called joint block occurs. In this case, you should not try to forcibly remove it, since you can further damage the meniscus or adjacent intra-articular structures. Pain may be felt where the leg bones meet to form the knee. It bends or bends poorly, making clicking sounds.
The first treatment for a leg injury is cartilage rupture
Stop any movements that cause pain and apply an ice pack to your knee as soon as possible. Applying cold will reduce pain and swelling by stopping internal bleeding and fluid buildup. You should not move your affected leg. Do not place ice directly on your skin; wrap it in a towel. It is necessary to see a doctor to assess the severity of the injury, especially if the victim experiences severe or persistent pain. The injured leg is immobilized in the position in which the joint was blocked, cold is applied and the victim is taken to the hospital. If going up or down stairs causes pain, be sure to tell your doctor. Painkillers such as aspirin, ibuprofen, or paracetamol (Tylenol) are prescribed to relieve pain and swelling and treat a leg injury. Sometimes surgery is required to smooth out bumps in damaged cartilage, repair a torn ligament, or repair or remove a meniscus.
Remember: the risk of diseases and injuries affecting the knee joint increases with excess weight.
Separately, it should be said about one of the most common injuries to the soft tissues of the lower leg - a rupture of the calcaneal (Achilles) tendon, which attaches the muscles of the lower leg to the heel bone, allowing a person to run, stand on his toes and climb up.
Achilles tendon injuries can range from a sprain or tiny tear to complete separation of the tendon from the bone. Such injuries occur during prolonged, repetitive motion (such as running) or sudden stress on a tendon that has not been previously warmed up (such as jerking, running, and exercise on hard surfaces). Injury can be caused by improperly selected shoes, in particular, the use of sports shoes with inflexible soles. Many sports can lead to such injuries: basketball, football, aerobics, tennis, athletics, and even jogging after the bus. The mechanism of injury to the Achilles can also be direct - for example, a blow to the tendon when the calf muscle is tense.
Symptoms of a leg injury in the Achilles tendon area
The pain is concentrated in the lower part of the leg, behind, above the ankle. With a small tear or sprain, it may occur in the morning, go away during the day and resume the next morning. A more serious tear or separation of the tendon from the bone can cause sharp, sharp pain that keeps the person from bending the foot down. At the moment of rupture, a characteristic cracking sound is usually noted, then pain appears, gait is disturbed - it is impossible to raise the toe on the injured leg. When palpating the tendon, a characteristic retraction is determined at the site of the rupture. Gradually, this place begins to swell and becomes more difficult to identify.
Treatment of Achilles tendon injury
To treat an injury, the victim’s legs are laid down, cold is applied to the injury site, and the knee and ankle joints are immobilized; To prevent further divergence of the torn ends of the tendon, the foot is placed in a position of strong plantar flexion. For this purpose, you can bandage a board on the dorsum of the foot and the front surface of the shin. With such damage, it is also advisable to slightly bend the leg at the knee joint. The victim should not step on his foot. During transportation to a medical facility, especially if it is long, the injured limb is given an elevated position.
The hip joint is formed by the acetabulum and the head of the femur. Both articular surfaces are covered with cartilage. The acetabulum is part of the pelvis. The joint capsule runs along the edge of the glenoid cavity, passes onto the femur and is attached to it. The joint capsule is very strong; reinforcing ligaments are woven into it.
First aid for pain is provided for injuries of the hip joint of varying severity. Thus, with bruises of the hip joint, pain is noted, swelling and hemorrhage are usually mild, and movements in the joint are not limited. In this case, it is enough to apply cold and relieve the joint until the pain subsides.
Intra-articular fractures of the hip joint are considered severe injuries. Unlike a bruise, with fractures of the bones that form the hip joint, the leg is in a forced position (for example, turned outward), the victim cannot lift the injured leg, and the pain intensifies when trying to move. With some fractures of the femoral neck, swelling in the area of the hip joint is slight, and sometimes victims can even move independently. With fractures of the trochanteric region, swelling and hemorrhage are more extensive and extend to the upper third of the thigh.
Due to the fact that a definitive diagnosis can only be made after a special examination, and the external manifestations of an extensive bruise of the hip joint and fractures are very similar, the scope of first aid should be the same as for a fracture. It is very important to properly immobilize the hip joint before transporting the victim to the hospital, apply cold to it, and give the victim painkillers.
Hip dislocations are relatively rare. With such an injury, the leg is in a forced position, movements of the hip joint are impossible, and severe pain appears immediately after the injury.
Treatment of leg injury in the hip joint area
When providing first aid for a leg injury, you should not try to “correct” the position of the leg. The victim must be urgently taken to the hospital for examination and reduction of the dislocation. Immobilization of the damaged joint is carried out in the position in which it is after the dislocation. You should avoid unnecessary movements, because they increase pain and can cause additional injury.
For injuries to the hip joint area, a sterile bandage is applied to the wound for treatment. A pressure bandage is applied to small wounds; for more extensive soft tissue damage, the joint is immobilized as if it were a fracture.
Treatment of leg injury in the ankle area
What to do if you have a leg injury? Treatment should be carried out by a doctor. When treating an injury, the injured area of the leg must be immobilized; in case of open dislocation, a sterile bandage is first applied to the wound.
You should not try to eliminate the configuration disorder without pain relief and restore the normal position of the foot and severe limitation of mobility. After immobilization, the victim must be urgently taken to a traumatologist. During transportation, the patient should not lean on the injured leg.
Leg injury in the ankle area
The most common injuries are bruises, compression and sprains of the ankle joint.
Bruises and compression . When there is a bruise or pressure in the ankle joint, pain occurs, swelling increases, and the function of the joint is impaired, but the ability to bear weight on the leg is usually not limited.
What to do if you have a leg injury? The help of a doctor is not required in all cases, so the following techniques can be used outside the hospital: cold on the joint, rest, elevated position of the limb, tight bandaging. In some cases, an elastic bandage or special elastic stocking is used to treat a leg injury. In sports practice, testing is often used, preferably using a special knitted patch. Sometimes, with extensive bruises accompanied by large swelling of the periarticular tissues, doctors apply pneumatic compression splints to immobilize the joint and compress the swollen tissues. Such tires can be equipped with cooling gel packs built into them.
Ligament damage . With complete or partial damage to the ligaments that strengthen the ankle joint, in addition to pain and swelling, a bruise usually appears in the area of damage. If it is small, then usually we are talking about partial damage, and then applying a tight bandage is sufficient to immobilize the limb. More extensive hemorrhages in the periarticular tissues indicate that, most likely, a complete rupture of the ligament occurred due to a leg injury; this is an indication for more complete immobilization of the joint.
Dislocations . Dislocations in the ankle joint occur when performing movements that exceed the normal amplitude, if the mechanical strength of the joint ligaments is insufficient. With complete dislocations of the foot, the soft tissues in the ankle joint, the vessels and nerves passing through here, are usually damaged. Open foot sprains are rare but are a very serious injury.
A foot fracture is the destruction of one or more bones in the foot. The foot consists of 26 small bones. The tarsus is the name given to the seven bones that make up the back and midfoot. The foot consists of five metatarsals and 14 phalanges - two phalanges in the big toe and three in each of the other toes. A fracture can occur in any bone in the foot, but metatarsal fractures are the most common.
A foot fracture is a common injury. According to statistics, it occurs in 2.5-10% of cases of all injuries to human bones. It is a serious enough injury that it can deprive a person of the ability to move for the rest of his life.
The cause of a foot fracture is a bone injury, which occurs due to a number of factors:
In addition to these reasons, when bone is exposed to stress for a long time, small cracks can form in it. This is called a stress fracture and the metatarsals and talus are at higher risk for this type of fracture.
Symptoms include:
Swelling of the injured area and pain are the very first symptoms indicating that a foot fracture is possible.
The pain can be so severe that the person cannot move. Bruising may also occur in the area of injury. A displaced fracture is characterized by a change in the shape of the foot.
As with most fractures, the leading symptom is severe pain. Depending on the location of the injury, it can be expressed both at rest and directly during movement (walking, trying to turn the foot, when pressing on the area of injury, etc.).
A fracture of the navicular bone of the foot occurs as a result of direct impact. Often the injury is accompanied by damage to other bones. Symptoms:
To confirm a fracture of the navicular bone of the foot, X-ray examination is recommended.
When diagnosing a foot injury, the doctor conducts an examination and conversation with the patient, and takes an X-ray of the broken limb. Osteoscintigraphy, ultrasound, and computed tomography are rarely used in this case. Once a fracture has been diagnosed, treatment is prescribed, which depends on its type and which bone is broken.
The method of treatment for this type of injury depends on which of the 26 bones of the foot is broken and what type of fracture it is.
Minor fractures can be treated by reducing the load on the leg, which is achieved by fixing the foot. The injured limb is fixed using special shoes and a bandage. Reducing physical activity can also be achieved with the help of crutches and temporary restriction of the patient’s physical activity.
Rehabilitation may last several months. The bones of the toes fuse faster than all other bones. Complications after a foot fracture are quite rare. However, even these few cases of complications can be avoided if all doctor’s prescriptions are followed promptly and accurately.
Foot swelling, first of all, needs to be associated with previously received injuries and bruises, less often due to overwork, long-term immobility of the leg and its being in one position.
So, swelling of the foot is the first reaction to a bruise, where fluid begins to accumulate in the affected tissues or is a consequence of the inflammatory process. Swelling can also be a symptom of some internal disease of important organs, or it can signal blood stagnation or circulation problems.
Swelling in the foot can occur for various reasons, ranging from disorders in the body to bruising, injury or a broken leg. A symptom that appears for no reason may be a sign of heart disease, but as a rule, swelling with an internal disease forms just above the foot and causes only minor pain and discomfort. With varicose veins, on the contrary, almost most of the leg swells and pain appears. These causes require professional and urgent treatment.
Treatment of foot sprains
If the causes are identified and they are correct - the patient has a sprain, then the following treatment should be applied. Immediately after receiving a bruise, apply a cold compress to the damaged area and keep it there for about 2 hours. It is worth repeating the procedure for the next 5 days until the swelling subsides. But it may reappear if the old injury is not treated, so it is necessary to apply plantain leaves to the problem area. Home treatment is applicable if the sprain is not severe. A compress made from chopped onions with the addition of salt is considered an excellent way to relieve swelling. This compress will help get rid of pain if you perform the procedure daily, securing it with an elastic bandage.
Bodyaga, which has absorbable and anti-inflammatory properties, will be an excellent assistant; such a product will come in handy.
After removing the inflammation, you can warm up the bruise with a warm compress, applying hot sand, salt, or spreading special warming ointments on your feet.
Treatment of torn ligaments of the foot
As with a sprain, it is recommended to immediately apply cold to the base of the leg. It is necessary to spend the recovery and treatment period at rest and not disturb the injured leg. The leg should be kept on a bolster or pillow. It is necessary to repeat the procedure with a cold compress every 3-4 hours; if possible, you can immerse your feet in a basin with cold water for a short time. Then you need to secure the injured leg with an elastic bandage or a special ankle brace. Effective methods would be to use medicinal anti-inflammatory ointments or alcohol compresses.
Treatment of periosteum fracture
Before prescribing treatment, it is necessary to provide the patient with first aid. Place the injured leg on some object, pillow, chair, bench, apply a cold compress, in the form of ice or frozen foods. When moving, you need to find support in the form of a crutch and not step on your sore leg until your doctor gives you permission.
At the hospital, the patient will be given a splint or a cast, which will need to be worn for about 2 weeks, depending on the severity of the injury. Tests and x-rays will then be taken to monitor improvements. If healing proceeds normally, the plaster will be removed, but do not forget to immobilize the leg until complete recovery.
After the cast is removed, swelling may also appear due to improper blood circulation underneath it. You can remove them using special salt baths. You can keep your foot in the salt solution for about half an hour. Curative medical therapies, such as electrophoresis and magnetic therapy, can also return the leg to its previous shape after a fracture. These procedures are aimed at treating fractures and reducing swelling.
In order to return atrophied muscles to their previous state and get rid of swelling, a light restorative massage should be used in combination with baths, without pressure.
Whatever the injury, it is best to be under medical supervision.
The best treatment for swelling caused by tired legs, overexertion, prolonged walking, or uncomfortable shoes is herbal baths. You can use baths of chamomile, string, plantain, calendula and other herbs; holding your feet in such baths for just 20-30 minutes will relax your legs and inspire you to conquer new peaks and roads.
Raw potatoes relieve swelling well; to do this, you need to make a paste of grated potatoes, apply it to the swollen feet, cover with cellophane and secure with a bandage.
In parallel with treatment, it is necessary to drink diuretics, which will quickly help remove excess fluid and relieve swelling.
Sprains of the foot, or more specifically the ankle, are a very common injury. This happens especially often in winter, when the streets are covered with a layer of ice and passers-by, like figure skaters, are forced to slide along slippery paths. Sometimes such skating ends in dislocations, bruises, fractures and sprains.
A sudden movement, an unfortunate fall, or a careless turn of the foot can cause a sprain in the foot. It is with these complaints that injured patients most often turn to a traumatologist. This feature is explained by the fact that this part of the leg bears the maximum load from the entire body weight. Damage to the ligaments in the foot causes disorders of varying severity and entails loss of motor functions of the limb.
A joint sprain is often combined with other injuries:
Such troubles can arise if the range of motion is exceeded. Sometimes it goes away quickly without special treatment, and sometimes you have to see a doctor. It all depends on how serious the injury is and how many tendons are injured.
In athletes, such injuries occur due to a very high load on the ligaments, because in young and young people the muscle strength exceeds the limit of the capabilities of the ligaments. Most often, the external ligaments of the lower leg are damaged.
Symptoms of sprained ligaments of the foot, their intensity, depend on the severity of the injury. In medical practice, there are three main degrees of severity for this injury.
Microtears of several individual fibers, in which a sprain of the foot ligaments is accompanied by mild symptoms:
In the first degree of severity, it is not so much the treatment that is important as the correct first aid provided to the victim, with an emphasis on ensuring rest for the injured leg. This condition does not require any special treatment and goes away on its own after 1-2 days, provided the patient’s motor activity decreases.
Complete rupture of several individual fibers, in which the symptoms become more distinct:
Treatment for the second degree of severity of injury is best carried out by qualified personnel. With such injuries, partial rupture of the ligaments, minor instability of the joint, and damage to 2 ankle ligaments are possible.
Complete transverse ligament rupture: one or more. The most severe form, in which a dislocation of the foot or even a complete rupture of the ligaments may be added to the sprain.
The most common sign of a grade three sprain is abnormal excessive mobility of the foot.
The symptoms are pronounced:
Sprains are classified as follows:
In order to quickly eliminate a sprain and reduce its symptoms, it is necessary to carry out comprehensive treatment. When a foot sprain occurs, treatment involves relieving pain, eliminating swelling of the foot and starting recovery processes.
The main components of the treatment of damaged tendons are as follows:
If the foot sprain is first degree, sometimes second, then hospitalization is often not required, but consultation with an orthopedic traumatologist is required. You can treat such an injury at home, following all medical recommendations.
For mild to moderate tears, treatment involves reducing the load on the leg. The ankle joint area is bandaged with an elastic bandage.
In the case of a complex injury with a hematoma, removal of blood accumulations will be necessary. Any therapeutic measures related to the arrangement of sprains should begin with immobilization of the foot. It is necessary to apply an elastic bandage or a fixing bandage that will limit any movement of the injured foot.
Incomplete tendon rupture requires only conservative therapy. For sprained foot ligaments, treatment includes ointments with anti-inflammatory and analgesic substances. Analgesics can also be taken orally if there are no contraindications. For very severe pain, painkillers are administered intramuscularly.
What drugs are used to treat foot sprains:
Cases where there is a suspicion of a bone fracture should be given special attention, since it is necessary to apply a splint or plaster.
Before the victim gets to a medical facility for diagnostics and first aid, you can apply a homemade splint using available materials. Any tourniquet and stick will do for this. If the injury is not so severe and a fracture is not allowed, then it is enough to simply apply a fixing bandage, which will eliminate the likelihood of worsening the sprain.
Traditional medicine is often very effective in treating various diseases and injuries. The advantage of traditional medicines is that they are accessible and you can prepare them yourself. For the treatment of foot sprains, traditional medicine offers several very effective recipes:
If you are wondering how long it takes for a sprained ankle to heal, in this case it is impossible to give a definite answer. The duration of treatment depends on several factors:
A sprain that involves damage to multiple fibers of the ligament can usually be treated at home. For this, folk recipes are used that help relieve swelling and pain in 1-2 days. In this case, treatment of the injury is limited to these two days, because there is no talk of any rehabilitation period.